Fish oil: use, composition, how to take

It is difficult to find a person who, as a child, parents did not allow them to drink fish oil. The reason for this was simple: it is useful. And yet not many drink it, as the fish oil had an unpleasant smell and taste. Only the most persistent, probably, used it in food without any problems. Let's understand what the fish oil is and why it is needed.

Fish oil: application

In the days of the USSR, after certain studies, fish oil was banned from consumption. For years he was remembered only in a nightmare. And only a few years ago they started talking about him again, he began to be sold in pharmacies, he was given a considerable amount of his time by research staff of research centers. And this is not in vain.

The fact is that fish oil is a valuable source of vitamins A and D, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids. So, vitamin A helps to improve eyesight, maintain the health of the skin, hair, digestive system, respiratory system. Vitamin D is primarily responsible for the health of teeth and bones, and it also helps to reduce nervous excitability.

If we talk about Omega-3, then the properties of this acid is difficult to underestimate. If in the body it is present in sufficient quantity, it is possible to forget about the increased coagulability of blood, high blood pressure, problems with the work of the heart, disorders in the work of the brain, etc.

Since vitamins A, D and Omega-3 acid are not produced by the human body independently, their deficiency needs to be compensated by eating food containing their products. But it has already been proved that no other product contains as much Omega-3 as this acid in fish oil.

Fish Oil: Release Forms

Previously, it was produced only in liquid form. But not so long ago, clever people had the idea of releasing fish oil in capsules. In this case, there is no need to taste it. The capsule itself is not harmful to the body, but after getting into the stomach, it decomposes, and the contents of it (ie fish oil) begin to be used for the intended purpose.

It is worth noting that during the Soviet times cod liver oil was extracted from the liver. Then it was proved that it is not safe, because the liver, like a sponge, is able to absorb chemical and toxic substances. It is for this reason that he was banned from issuing. Today, most of this valuable fat is extracted from the muscle tissue of cod. It is believed that this is much safer.

There is an opinion that fish oil, which is sold in capsules, is less effective than one that can be consumed in liquid form. In fact, there is no difference. Moreover, encapsulated fish oil is practically not exposed to light and oxygen. If, after all, it was purchased in liquid form, then it should be stored in a dark jar in the refrigerator. The minus of liquid fish oil is that it is not kept in the open form for a very long time, in short, it is not worth it to buy them for good.

How to take fish oil

It is important to remember that the course of its reception is quite long. We will not have much time in a week. To replenish the body's lack of vitamins and omega-3, you need every day to eat one or two capsules a day. The course of admission is one and a half months, after which it is necessary to take a break for three months.

Contraindications for use

It turns out that even cod liver oil can not always be used. So, it is contraindicated in the case when the body contains an excessive amount of calcium, vitamin D, there is a kidney failure, pulmonary tuberculosis, an enlargement of the thyroid gland and urolithiasis. With caution, it should be taken by the elderly, women during pregnancy and lactation. That is why, before deciding to take fish oil (especially for children), you should always consult with a doctor about this.