take the fish oil, people...

There are many great and beneficial reasons to take fish oil. Inflammation, arthritis, macular degeneration, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc. You also get better sleep, better skin, better joint flexibility, and the list goes on and on. Now comes the important part, knowing what type of fish oil to purchase. It is important to have a fish oil that contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 is responsible in helping with the overall benefit to our health, our mind, and our body. Since our bodies do not create Omega-3, we need to eat it. This fatty acid comes from...fatty fishes. Fish like salmon and tuna carry high amounts of this, however, there is another factor to be cautious of with fish. I'm sure you guessed it; mercury levels. The more fish we eat, the higher mercury levels will show up in our bodies, and that's not good. You'll also want to get a fish oil with a good balance of the following: EPA and DHA, these basically help to increase the good cholesterol levels, so you are looking for, roughly about a 1:1 ratio. Choose a high quality fish oil supplement. You want a fish oil with no mercury, no toxins, and no heavy metals. I have recently switched to the liquid form, instead of the caspule form, as it absorbes better in the body. Our normal food consumption gives us higher doses of Omega-6, so we want to offset the bad fats from Omega-6, by taking the Omega-3s. Makes sense, right? Well, that is a brief overview of fish oil. There are lots of articles and info online. Like any supplement or medication, it is always important to consult your physician before beginning your fish-oil intake. DOES SOMETHING SMELL FISHY? The last tidbit is to make sure you find a good fish oil that does not have a nasty taste or smell. You don't want rancid smelling fish oil, because it is probably not in "good standing." Bad or rancid fish oil will have an opposite effect for your health, so always check the smell. Secondly, if you plan on testing out the liquid form, try the flavored ones. I personally like the tangerine flavor, but if you are not a big fan of this orange citrus fruit, there are other flavors: lemon, mint, chocolate, and vanilla. I found a great company: http://www.strongerfasterhealthier.com/ and their omega-3 fish oil is manufactured in Norway and uses natural extracts for the flavors. Hope you found some useful information and will soon discover the benefits of including fish oil into your healthy lifestyle. Live Fierce...