Why do we need to take fish oil supplements?

Fish oil is the best source of essential fatty acids, which are indispensable for our body since it does not produce them.

Therefore, fish oil is often recommended because of its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two active forms of omega-3 provided by marine animals.

These fatty acids are essential for our health as they play an important role in the functioning of the brain, heart, and immune system. They can also help reduce inflammation in the body.

Extract from an article on the French website Ooreka regarding the benefits of fish oil:

‘’Fish oil, very rich in omega-3 (EPA and DHA), would present many advantages:

• protection against cardiovascular diseases, provided you consume 500 mg of EPA and DHA daily;
• reduction of blood triglyceride levels (a type of fat in the body, the excess of which increases cardiovascular risks);
• improvement of mood disorders and depression;
• possible reduction of the risk of cognitive decline observed in Alzheimer's disease for example, or senile dementia;
• reduction of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis;
• reduction in the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. ‘’

(Source: https://alimentation.ooreka.fr/astuce/voir/594857/huile-de-poisson)