Fish Oil Health Benefits
Fish Oil CholesterolFrom Medline:Hypertriglyceridemia (fish oil / EPA plus DHA) 
"There is strong scientific evidence from human trials that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements (EPA + DHA) significantly reduce blood triglyceride levels. Benefits appear to be dose-dependent. Fish oil supplements also appear to cause small improvements in high-density lipoprotein ("good cholesterol"); however, increases (worsening) in low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL/"bad cholesterol") have also been observed. It is not clear if alpha-linolenic acid significantly affects triglyceride levels." HeartPer the American Heart Association, fish & omega-3 fatty acids:* decrease the risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death * decrease triglyceride levels * decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque * lower blood pressure (slightly) Click here to read the supporting information from the American Heart Association: Fish Oil Heart Fish Oil Arthritis
Per Medline:Rheumatoid arthritis (fish oil) "Many studies report improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness with the regular intake of fish oil supplements for up to three months.Fish oil has been shown to increase the effects of anti-inflammatory medications, such as NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen). However, because of weaknesses in study designs and reporting, better research is needed before a strong favorable recommendation can be made." Omega 3 and Macular DegenerationResearchers from Australia and Singapore published a study entitled, "Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Fish Intake in the Primary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis."
This meta-analysis consisted of a mathematical evaluation of the results from nine previous studies of nearly 89,000 people, of which more than 3000 developed macular degeneration. The authors found that high dietary intake of fish oils was associated with a 38% reduction in the risk of late macular degeneration. Furthermore, people who ate fish twice weekly 1) reduced their risk of late AMD, 2) reduced their risk of early AMD (soft drusen or retinal pigmentary changes)
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Fish Oil Studies
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