Fish Oil: Fish oil is a type of oil that contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are important to overall health, energy production and many physiologic processes. Fish oil is available in supplements and naturally in foods, including cold water fish, mackerel, halibut, salmon, tuna, sardines, anchovies, whitefish, shrimp, and herring.
Adequate amounts of Fish Oil are claimed to be potentially beneficial for:
Adequate amounts of Fish Oil are claimed to be potentially preventative for:
Excessive intake of Fish Oil may involve the following risks:
Fish Oil: Oils high in unsaturated fats extracted from the bodies of fish or fish parts, especially the livers. Those from the liver are usually high in vitamin A. The oils are used as dietary supplements, in soaps and detergents, as protective coatings, and as a base for other food products such as vegetable shortenings.
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