A comprehensive review of the research has shown the high value of a family of polyunsaturated fats called Omega-3 fatty acids. They are found naturally in fatty fish, some nuts and certain vegetable oils. According to MayoClinic.com the evidence is very strong that having Omega-3 in your diet is a natural way to lower triglyceride levels, provide strong secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, can help reduce high blood pressure, and is a potent natural anti-inflammatory. The evidence also shows Omega-3 can possibly provide some help with Rheumatoid Arthritis, lowering cholesterol, stroke prevention, reducing atherosclerosis, cancer prevention, angina pectoris, and even infant/brain development. More work needs to be done in those areas.
In my practice I use Omega-3 primarily as a natural anti-inflammatory. Because of the soft tissue techniques I employ I seem to have a large population of marathoners and tri-athletes who are always in a state of breakdown and repair. This leads to a lot of inflammation and discomfort that slows their recovery time between events and can even limit their training. The ones who take the Omega 3-6-9 (Fish, Flax, and Borage oils) tell me they feel better, train at a higher level and recover faster because of the reduced inflammation.
Of course, like with anything else that is really good for you, there are rare potential problems with some people who have bleeding disorders or who are pregnant or lactating. You really should consult with your health care provider before taking Omega-3 supplements and never take more than the recommended amount.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fish-oil/NS_patient-fishoil
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