Fish oil rich in EPA and DHA which are the two prominent omega-3 fattay acids is heart healthy for both men and women, but a new study finds that EPA and DHA have different effects on men and women .
Fish oils and diets rich in omega-3 compounds can help improve the health of people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, high cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat commonly known as metabolic syndrome which increases the risk of heart attack and diabetes.
Fish oil, when combined with epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)—a polyphenol and antioxidant found in green tea, may affect chemical processes in the brain associated with Alzheimers disease, according to a study published in Neuroscience Letters.
Fish oil supplement intake was found to be associated with a lower risk for breast cancer according to a study published in the July issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
