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Please tell me if there are any advantages to taking fish oil pills?
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Fish Oil capsules: Fish oil is the most studied source for omega 3 fatty acids. If a person eats lots of actual fish, especially cold water fatty fish, then there would be no reason to take fish oil. EPA is anti-inflammatory and also blocks the conversion of omega 6 fatty acids to arachidonic acid, which is inflammatory, so you get a double whammy against inflammation. DHA is important for the brain.
Answered 5/31/2014
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Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.
Answered 9/1/2014
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