Dietician extols benefits of fish oil
Thursday 21st January 2010
A wide range of common health conditions could be avoided by introducing more fish oil into one's diet, an expert has said.
Sara Stanner, a nutritionist from the British Nutrition Foundation, was commenting on the results of recent research by the University of California, which revealed that the substance slowed down the ageing process of the heart.
Ms Stanner claimed that those who have already suffered from a heart attack are advised to consume more fish oil, while healthy people should be taking in the recommended amount of 140 grams of oily fish per week.
Vegetarians can also keep their heart healthy, however, with a large choice of supplements.
"Sources also include flaxseed and flax oil (linseed oil), soybean oil, rapeseed oil, walnuts and green leafy vegetables. You can also buy omega 3 supplements made from algae," the expert said.
The Hospital Padre Americo in Portugal recently carried out trials which showed that intravenous intake of fish oils can also reduce the amount of inflammatory chemicals present in intensive care patients.
Written by James Puckle
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