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RTDs: For the busybody in you…

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:09:48 +0000

On the go most of the time? How about all of the time? How about so much of the time that you are surprised you even had the time to get this far in this post?

If this sounds like you, just as familiar as trying to squeeze your 20-item To Do list into about 4 minutes of free time is trying to eat healthy — even when healthy eating seems impossible. Meal replacement, energy, and protein bars are popular options for the time crunched. But, some people also turn to the liquid shake versions, leaving the bars for people who actually enjoy the taste of chalk covered in chocolate.

But, how do these shakes stack up nutritionally? Which is healthier than the other? Well, to list every single one on the market and analyze and compare it would take far more time than I can offer at the moment (what can I say, "Man vs. Wild" starts on Discovery Channel in ten minutes!!). But, in the interest of at least a modicum of disclosure, here is a look at three popular shakes.

1. Slim Fast Optima

Variations of this shake exist (such as, for example, the Chocolate Royale Shake). It contains 414 calories and tastes pretty good, especially the chocolate kind. It's certainly a healthier alternative to regular chocolate milk, in that it contains 7 fewer grams of carbs, 2g less of fat, and 2 more grams of protein.

2. Naked Protein Zone

You've probably seen these at your local grocery store, most likely in the organic section. The super-smart "Naked" branding is quite the eye catcher. As for the drink itself, it's a tasty mix of coconut,
pineapple, banana, apple and orange. Packing in a solid 38 grams of protein (mix of whey and soy), it's a formidable competitor to major protein drinks on the market. But, the downside is that there's also 500 calories in this 15.2-oz bottle, so in this case (and perhaps only in this case), too many Nakeds may not be a good thing.

3. EAS AdvantEdge RTD

These too can oftentimes be found in your grocery story, only they'll probably be hiding on the shelves near the vitamins and protein/meal replacement bars. I'm personally a big fan of EAS products, as I feel that Bill Phillips (owner of EAS) does a great job putting out quality nutritional supplements year after year. It has a great balance of fat/protein/carbs, making it the most healthy (again, in my opinion) on this list. One pre-packaged shake gives you 3g of fat, 17g of protein, and 28g of carbs. Although I think the protein content could be a bit higher (and is in other EAS brand shakes), this still makes for a very healthy on-the-go meal option.

As for the taste — hmmm… I'll say not bad.

Chocolate Fudge is better than French Vanilla, but that's really not saying much since they're both very watery. Whatever drink you ultimately decide on, know that it's probably a better option than so many other meals-of-convenience (i.e. fast food, snacks, etc.) you could have chosen. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go watch Bear Grylls of"Man vs. Wild" eat goat testicles. Like I said, these drinks are probably a better option.

America's Motto: "I want a New Drug"

FitBuff Brandon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:35:04 +0000

Try as you may, it's simply impossible to forget the song "I Want a New Drug" by Huey Lewis. Oh yeah, and The News (how dare I forget his back-up band). Though the video came out when I was a neophyte in the new world of MTV, I do distinctly recall the part where he buries his face into a sink filled with ice cold water.

Very 80s, cocaine-era appropriate. But, given the amount of prescription drugs that pharmaceutical companies push these days, I almost feel as though that song should be playing in the background of every drug commercial you see (you know, the ones that always end with the fast-talking pitch man rattling off every horrible side-effect the drug may have). Don't get me wrong, I think the advancements in modern medicine — including pharmaceutical drugs — have been beneficial in some regard. Be that as it may, however, there have also been a number of missteps made by these drug companies.

Why am I bothering to say all this? Well, I just came across a success story related to Pfizer's new cholesterol reducing drug Atorvastatin. In sum, LDL (bad) cholesterol was reduced in test subjects who took this drug for several years. What's wrong with that? Nothing, of course. That's great news,in fact. But, at the risk of sounding like that guy from the infomercials who claims that EVERYTHING can be cured with a natural remedy, an equal amount of success may have been reached with a few dietary choices.

Examples of said dietary choices: Walnuts, Avocados, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Almonds, Fish, and Olive Oil.

Sure, it's much easier to pop a pill than it is consume a diet with any or all of these foods on a regular basis,but the danger you run with the pill are those nasty side effects I mentioned earlier. Dry throat, bloody nose,diarrhea, dizziness, nausea — it runs the gamut. Also, let us not forget that companies (yes, even Pfizer) have championed drugs in the past, only to have them turn out to do far more harm than good.

Examples of such a drug: How about the one mentioned earlier — yup, none other than cocaine. If you bother to check, you'll find that none other than Pfizer, Inc. (through its subsidiary Parke-Davis) sold and marketed cocaine for medical purposes. And,never one to leave a customer unsatisfied, Pfizer even threw in a cocaine injection kit.

Granted, this was almost a century ago, but it has to at least make you wonder what people 100 years from now will think of drugs like Atorvastatin.

Alkaline Drinking Water: Three methods of preparation

FitBuff Brandon — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:54:02 +0000

Yes, we all know that drinking clean water is good for health and so on and so forth, but if you haven’t heard of anyone who has discussed the benefits of alkaline water drinking, then read on, and well if you have then read on anyways, as positive reinforcement is healthy as well.

Now, pure water has a pH value of 7, whose value will drop below 7 when acidic additives are added. Conversely, the pH value of water will increase when an alkaline substance is added to it as well. And since our discussion is based on drinking alkaline water, let first look at the benefits, so that you’ll understand its impact and importance in terms of maintaining health.

As we know that the pH value of the body is maintained at 7.35, which means it prefers alkalinity (values 7 to 14 on the pH scale) to acidity (values 1 to 7). If this balance is maintained easily, then the person can be considered ‘healthy’ resulting in the longevity of life and numerous other advantages. On the other hand, if the pH level in our body is lowered by consuming acidic food and beverages, the person has a greater chance of succumbing to numerous illnesses as the body with an acidic pH value, are ideal breeding grounds for microorganisms, bacteria and viruses. Now this not only effects the body, but your pocket and of course, your overall mental health i.e. peace of mind, and we all know how rare that is in the push and shove of daily life. On the other hand, by drinking alkaline water you will neutralize and eliminate the toxins that are a residue from the food and beverages that you consume on a daily basis, also known as acidic ‘ash’. This is known to largely helpful in staying healthy, as the neutralized acid will allow the pH value to rise easily to a value of 7.35, which is optimum for the body to function at its best. And in order, for you to do this, you should drink at least 3-4 liters of water at a pH value of 8 and 9.

Now if you assume that you have to run around in circles to chemists, drug stores or wellness centers, apart from your daily schedules in order to procure alkaline water. Trust me, it’s the simplest thing in the world to prepare and it won’t take hardly a minute of your time.

The three most accepted methods of preparing alkaline water are:
1. Using a distiller
Distilling water is the best method of obtaining water in a slightly alkaline state, as the process of distillation involves turning water into steam and condensing it back to water which destroys all impurities as well as acidic toxins, hence, raising the pH value of water to the required alkaline pH value.

2. Using an ionizer
It is also known as the process of ‘electrolyzing water’ where the alkaline and acidic fractions are separated, the alkaline portion is used for drinking purposes with the acidic portion used to clean the outer part of our body as it is useful in destroying bacteria. Apparently, according to many manufacturer claims, this water can slow aging and prevent disease, which hasn’t been proven yet. But what you do get is water at an alkaline pH value.

3. Adding alkaline ingredients to the water
Adding lemons to water to raise its alkalinity is a simple, excellent and efficient way of getting alkaline water for drinking purposes. Another option is finding pH boosters readily available, which can then be added to the water, and consumed as well. Many experts prefer that the water should be distilled first, after which these additions can be made. Only in exceptional cases, when only mineral and tap water are available, adding these ingredients will also help to provide you with the desired result.

So, in summary, remember that alkaline water will cleanse acidic toxins from your body and raise the pH value of your body to an immune-friendly 7.35 for a longer, happier and healthier life. Think about the kids in Africa who can’t even afford a glass of water, let alone clean water, and remember that you owe it to yourself to take care of your health.

So, what do you think about drinking Alkaline water?

Prescription Drugs: How much is enough?

FitBuff Blogger — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:03:56 +0000

Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be any more side effects of prescription drugs…

No, I'm not talking about that litany of disgusting physical maladies that are typically rattled off in Micro Machine Man fashion at the end of a drug commercial (which, for some odd reason, always seem to include loose stools). Instead, I'm talking about the depletion of nutrients that occurs as a direct resultof taking maintenance drugs.

Vasodilators or Beta-Blockers

People may be taking these to help regulate their high blood pressure. If it's helping, great! Keep taking them. But, beware that your consumption of the vasodilators are causing a reduction of vitamin B6 and the beta-blockers are sapping some Coenzyme Q10.

Statins

Yes, statins are a great way to help lower your cholesterol, so do keep taking them if they are working and your doctor suggests that you stick with them. However, please know that the statins also deplete your body of Coenzyme Q10, which can lead to muscle soreness, fatigue, or even elevated liver enzymes.

Diuretics

A popular treatment for hypertension or congestive heart failure. The downside is that they deplete your body of magnesium, zinc, and potassium, which can cause a weakened immunity.

The good news is that you can easily make up for whatever vitamin or mineral you are losing with the medication by simply being sure to eat lean meats, fish, chicken, whole grains, nuts, and leafy green vegetables. And, if you really want to make sure that you're not missing out, you can also talk to your doctor about taking nutritional supplements.

Alkaline Water Filter: How to make water alkaline

FitBuff Blogger — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:45:31 +0000

Water is known as the universal solvent, and our body cannot survive without a particular quantity everyday. However, I’ve found it hard to not be cynical with the impressive range air and water purifiers that are now in production for the Monk-like obsessive-compulsive types, but this concept of the alkaline water filter is something else. Reports indicate that this seems to be helping people lift their energy levels, stamina and take sure but simple steps to a healthier ‘alkalized’ future.

This entire theory of alkalizing almost every form of nutrition (yes, including water) will make it easier for our body to maintain a pH level at a value of 7.35, upon achieving which, the benefits are numerous as opposed to adopting a diet that is acidic in nature, or more clearly, leaves an ‘acidic’ ash after digestion.

Now, since most of us at least drink a good amount of water everyday, it is an ideal way by which the acidic wastes (which are conducive for microorganisms, viruses and bacteria) in the body can be neutralized and washed away, hence, restoring the pH level to its optimum value.

I’m sure most of you already use Home Water Distillers, Water Ionisers, Reverse Osmosis Water Filters that are designed to provide you healthy water in the comfort of your own home. These products will ONLY purify the water but do not do anything to raise the pH value above 7.

Now there are simple ways by which you can ‘naturally’ alkalize the water to a pH value of 9 to 10, and here are two options:
1. Add fresh lemon or lime juice into the water
2. Add pH boostings supplements manually into the water before drinking. You can consult your physician or do a bit of research on the Internet as there are numerous products available. Some examples include ‘Happy Mood Salt’ [as opposed to normal salt] or the pHion pH Booster. Both supplements provide detailed instructions as to the quantity that has to be used and so on and so forth.

Apart from these techniques, you can combine both steps by purchasing an alkaline water filter which purifies the water as well as alkalizes it. In some models, there are 5 pH levels that can be chosen while not having to wait for the alkalized water to be produced as well as a step-by-step system to help you prepare the alkaline water. In addition, if the steps are not followed accurately, an alarm is installed to help you redo the steps involved in preparing the alkaline water. Most of all, they normally provide you with a one-year warranty as well as indicators that keep you informed of the life that your filter has left.

On a personal note, I think this is an eye-opener for a lot of people who are struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, stress and who seem to think that resorting to medicine will help in reducing these day-to-day issues and lead to a healthier lifestyle.

In closing, I recall Bill Maher’s saying that the ‘shit’ is in the food, and not necessarily with anything else. Truer words were never spoken as most of the options for food is acidic. So if we take care of that, we can definitely move towards a healthier and most importantly, a happier and balance life.

Goji Juice vs. Goji capsule: A Comparison

FitBuff Brandon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:43:21 +0000

Introduction
If you’ve just caught up with the rest of the folks who are into Goji berry juice fad, you’ll be glad to know that with its popularity on the rise; it is available in the juice form and now, in the capsule format.

But before we discuss the differences between these two forms, let’s recap the contents and benefits for those who aren’t aware of the health benefits of the Goji berry.

The Goji Berry: Nutrients
The Goji berry contains many nutrients and phytochemicals including 11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals, 18 amino acids that are essential for proper body functions, 6 essential vitamins, 8 polysaccharides, 6 monosaccharides, 5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, beta-sitosterol, other phytosterols, 5 carotenoids, lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, xanthophylls, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium and numerous phenols.

Any health junkie will tell you that you’ve got another thing coming if you assume that the Goji berry is just another ‘health drink’, but in studying the benefits you’ll understand its effectiveness whether in the capsule or the original juice form.

Studies have shown that polysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessary for proper immune function and intercellular communication. These polysaccharides can enhance health by maintaining normal cell growth and thus may help slow the aging process. The 5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, help the body produce hormones and the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system. The beta-sitosterol component acts as an anti-inflammatory agent while the 5 carotenoids protect your eyes. The phenolic pigments in the Goji berry are associated with antioxidant properties that help in maintaining sound cardio-vascular health. It contains Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin which are necessary to convert food into energy.

Goji Berry vs. Goji Capsule: A Comparison
So, now what’s the difference between the goji capsule and juice?

In a nutshell, the capsule is for the ‘beam me up Scotty’ kinds whereas the juice is for the folks who have a highly evolved sense of ‘acquired taste’. Yes, the kinds who gargle and spit wine to determine whether it has a woolly or velvety texture to it. You get the picture?

OK… kidding there!

Actually, one valid reason is merely to suit their customers’ needs. For example, if you’re the kinds who can’t be trusted with carrying stuff around or the pill-popping anally-retentive kinds [Read: vegan], then this teeny-weeny capsule is just right for you. Evidently, it’s these very kinds who are always on the move, have no time for a proper lunch or just wish that they had 36 hours a day… yes, the trailblazing workaholic kinds who don’t care if Vienna waits for them or not! [Read: Billy Joel’s ‘Vienna waits for you]

This leaves the juice form for those who don’t necessarily have a hectic life, and more importantly like drinking the juice for its taste (which is distinctly bitter in its pure form).

Yes… Masochism makes its presence in your life in its subtle or not so subtle ways, no matter who you are. ;)

Although, the Goji juice and capsule are the same in terms of its benefits as well as comes in a 500 mg format, there are a couple of variations in the capsule version.

The first variation is the capsule containing powdered goji berries; whereas the other second variation contains oil of goji seeds. Of these two variations, the widely accepted goji berry capsules are the capsules containing powdered goji berries.

One notable difference between the capsule and the juice version is that the former does not include sugar, while having a long shelf life and as mentioned before, easiest to carry on your person. Interestingly, the capsule is manufactured using "vegetarian" material only, so say hello to the Goji berry capsule format… my dearest grass-eaters (as opposed to the Neanderthal-loving meat eaters).

In Closing
Anyways, it is in the things that bring us together that make up happy instead of the numerous reminders that we get as to how different we are to each other. So it’s not important whether you like the capsule or the juiced version as long as you are willing to try ‘the Goji solution’ for a healthier life.

Goji

FitBuff Brandon — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:35:39 +0000

Introduction
First, there was the Great Wall of China… then Sun Tzu with his book, The Art of War… then there were the Shaolin monks and their kung fu… tofu and then, finally this raisin look-alike known for its benefits healtwise when consumed… yes, we’re talking about the Goji Berry!

But that wasn’t all… the Chinese of course, have left their mark as being humanity’s most intelligent race with an astonishing number of natural and philosophical discoveries through the ages until now!

But we’re here to talk about the Goji berry, so let’s get down to business!

Goji Berry – Origin & its Location
Your first impression of the Goji berry will leave you assuming that it’s actual name, the wolfberry is its commercial name, but it is quite the opposite! Now, since you’re delighted to have that cleared up, you’ll also be happy to know that this fruit comes from two very closely related species: Lycium Barbarum and L. Chinense, two species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae. Other common vegetables that belong to this family include the potato, tomato, eggplant, deadly nightshade, chili pepper, and tobacco.

Useless fact #7586… you think? [Yawn]

Trust me, there’s more to come…

Very little is known about its original habitat of the wolfberry species (where they grow in the wild) and most scholars (isn’t this exciting?) say that they might have grown in southeastern Europe to southwest Asia as well as in other parts of the world but haven’t been found yet.

Yet it is a documented fact that only in China, however, is where the wolfberry is cultivated for its commercial value. [Read: Cash Crop] And that’s how they’ve amassing a fortune… these clever little folk who thrive on a staple diet of starch, and more starch.

And of course, while Jason Bourne took three novels (made into movies) to figure what his actual name was (fake passports et al), the Goji berry also has a long list of aliases such as the Chinese wolfberry, barbary matrimony vine, bocksdorn, Duke of Argyll's tea tree, Murali (in India) and red medlar. The names Tibetan goji and Himalayan goji are in common use in the health food market for products from this plant.

The Wolfberry species are deciduous woody perennial plants that grow up to a height of 1-3 metres. L. Chinense is grown in the south of China and tends to be somewhat shorter, while L. barbarum is grown in the north, primarily in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and is (yes, full marks for guessing)… somewhat taller.

Lastly, Solanaceae is the nightshade family that includes hundreds of plant foods like potato, tomato, eggplant, wolfberry, peppers (paprika), crop commodities (tobacco), and flowers (petunia) with poisonous members such as the Belladonna. And no, it has nothing to do with that ample-chested French porn star named belladonna as well, thanks to a dearth of original-sounding porn names in the industry.

In Closing
Much like Tofu, the Goji berry has become popular in the western world lately as a superfood, due to its numerous health benefits.

Who cares if the Chinese get rich or die trying? Who cares if they rule the world one day? But more pertinently, who cares if I’m just being paranoid here?

As long as you know that the goji berry is healthy for you… that is really all you need to know for now!

So, do you have any experiences in eating the goji berry? If so, share them with us.

Benefits of Goji: Marketing hype or proven fact?

FitBuff Brandon — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:25:17 +0000

Introduction

If Goji berry juice is called Goji Berry juice, then why do we do we find Soy products in the dairy section at your local supermarket?

Well, according to the atrociously funny comedian, Lewis Black… it’s because we won’t buy it then!

Marketing is one strange business to be in, I tell you. But then some things are not supposed to make sense, I guess. A world where common sense just won’t do!

Well, never mind… the fact remains that the Goji berry regardless of whether it is known as Goji Milk (as pretentious as it can sound) or just the good old Goji juice is making a quick segway into the industry of health foods like tofu, soy or any of those products that are known to beneficial for health.

Goji Juice: Just another marketing stunt?

According to experts and its regular users, goji berry juice is our next best alternative to obtaining the ‘elixir of life’ that the alchemists of yore could only dream about.

But is it really all that it’s said to be or is it just another marketing stunt that deserves a cynical approach due to the experiences of counting on products that say too much and deliver too little?

So, in order to do that, we have to first study the composition of this health drink?

Nutrients in Goji
Firstly, Goji juice is filled with powerful antioxidants that take away the destructive power of free radicals that is produced by your body. It also has compounds rich in vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E (rarely found in fruits), protein and is reported to contain 18 Amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen), more Beta Carotene than carrots, more Iron than spinach, and 21 Trace Minerals. Goji juice also contains phytonutrients, which explains in part, the incredible health benefits being experienced by people today.

And at this point, you might think that this is another marketing charade under the guise of being ‘honest’… Er… and no, I’m hardly interested in the FreeLife Gochi business opportunity at all. (Actually, the types where people ask you: “Is this too healthy for you?” before they want to offer me a bite of what they’re eating.)

So, what are the benefits then?

Benefits of Goji Juice

Medicinal benefits of Goji juice especially due to its antioxidant properties are beneficial against cardiovascular [Read: Pacemaker time] and inflammatory diseases, vision-related diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma [Read:. and neuro-protective properties as an anticancer and immuno-modulatory agent.

One word for you… anti-aging!

Apart from this, Goji juice is used to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and fever, skin rashes, psoriasis, allergies, insomnia, chronic liver disease, diabetes and tuberculosis. It also contains many complex compounds, and phytonutrients, which explains in part, the incredible health benefits being experienced by people today.

Goji juice is also used by the people of Tibet to increase longevity and as a general health strengthening tonic. And since its commercialization, Pro athletes have also sworn by Goji juice as well.

But don’t buy into this hype just yet!

Interestingly, doctors have studied the positive benefits of consuming goji juice. Here’s a video for about 10 minutes that discusses the goji berry and its benefits in detail.

My first thoughts on the video was, perhaps the interviewee Rick Handel could have gone easy on the Botox injections… but seriously, all round improvement in mental and physical health, thanks to the goji juice!

In Closing

So, if it is all that Goji juice says it is, maybe it’s time to go out get yourself a bottle of Goji juice.

What’s for sure is that you won’t find it in the dairy section of your supermarket. Why?

That’s marketing for you, baby!

How to Get Rid of Zits – For Good!

FitBuff Blogger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:07:59 +0000

How to get rid of zits is a very old predicament that usually has an effect on teenagers but also a huge number of adults. Whether we’re past puberty or still in our teens, acne does become a big hassle. It swallows up our buoyancy, makes us feel unsightly and hideous, and at its worse, makes us reluctant to face the world and continually feel uneasy about others' opinions and what they think or say about us.

What actually nags us though is that we may be doing whatever is needed for skin care and living a healthy life, yet zits disturb us anyway. However, some studies illustrate that there is one thing that we may have disregarded is zits repair with apt nourishment.

Zits come about when androgen amplify and overproduce keratin and sebum, ensuing blocked pores and skin diseases. A scarcity in Vitamin A also gives birth to too much keratin at the same time as a diet affluent in fried foods and saturated fat can go ahead to blocked pores. Nutritionists suggest vitamin A, zinc and vitamin C to battle virus, vitamin E to repair the wounds and avert scarring and vitamin B3 (niacin) to wash out unnecessary toxins from the skin.

An increasing number of people go through the inception of zits everyday. Years ago, the majority of people thought zits are only experienced by teenagers, which of course is not accurate. Here are a few tips on how to liberate yourself from zits and to assist you to keep zits at bay.

Make an effort to maintain a healthy way of life by having smaller amounts oily food and a reduced amount of chocolate.
Make certain you consume each of the vitamins and mineral required by your body. Try consuming multivitamins.
Drink plenty of water. Water helps you purify your body within.
Reduce the consumption of processed food and take additional natural food, for example vegetables and fruits.
A diet that is full on fiber can maintain the clean color and can decrease toxicity.
Surplus iodine (fish and table salt) can make zits shoddier. The equivalent can be said for eating excessive dairy products such as eggs, cheese, milk and the like.

These are a few of the tips that may be of assistance in your expedition to get free of zits. It appears more or less without a solution at times to get rid of zits but rest guaranteed a diet that is highly nutritious can provide enduring solutions towards a clear face and helps get rid of this infuriating predicament.

What are your best tips on how to get rid of zits?

Top 10 Fish Oil Benefits

FitBuff Blogger — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:29:07 +0000

Day by day scientists are coming up with new and interesting studies related to the benefits of many natural products. It seems like everyone is once again, reverting back to the idea of using natural herbs, oils and other organic products to heal many of the diseases being faced by humans today. Chemicals have greatly disrupted the internal workings of the human body. Fish oil has been a major area of recent scientific research and results have shown an overwhelming amount of fish oil benefits. Doctors all around are recommending the use of fish oil on a regular basis. So what is it that basically makes fish oil such a beneficial anecdote?

The magic element that makes fish oil such a treat to the body is Omega 3. Omega 3 is basically a fatty acid that is central to the healthy growth of cells. Just like cells are the basic building blocks of all matter, similarly, Omega 3 forms the basic building block of all cells. Since the human body is practically made up of billions of cells, it is important that these cells are adequately nourished. That job can now easily be fulfilled by Omega 3, or simply: Fish oil.

Top 10 Fish Oil Benefits

1. Mental health booster:

DHA and EPA are two components of Omega-3 that are very important for the proper growth of the brain. By increasing the brain power of the individual, a chain reaction takes place, in which the levels of creativity and concentration as well as those of retention are greatly enhanced.

2. Promotion of young and clear skin:

It releases collagen and elastin that gives the skin that youthful look. Everyone can look vibrant and young by taking fish oil as a regular supplement.

3. Drop in mental diseases:

Mental disorders can occur in the quantity of EPA and DHA is lacking. Rather than being a patient of Alzheimer’s and depression, fight the chemical imbalance by a regular dosage of fish oil.

4. Minimizes risk of breast cancer:

Omega 3 prevents the healthy cells growing into cancerous cells and it also kills existing cancerous cells.

5. Great for the heart:

The components of Omega 3 aid in fighting off the adverse effects of high level of cholesterol.

6. Prevents pregnancy disorders:

Proper fetus development and growth is associated with the benefits of fish oil.

7. Enhances the immune system:

Serotonin induces happiness with a pleasant over all personality.

8. Relieves stress and advocates calmness:

Omega 3 can greatly reduce stress by controlling the stress creating hormones.

9. Reduces provocative pain:

Inflammatory pain from arthritis can be toned down as Omega 3 takes care of the body’s inflammatory response.

10. Lower Incidence of Childhood Disorders:

Studies show that children (and adults) with ADD and ADHD experience a greatly improved quality of life. And those with dyslexia, dysphasia and compulsive disorders have gotten a new lease on life thanks to omega 3 oils.

And you thought fish was only tasty to eat? Well, think again!!! The wonders of nature.

What other fish oil benefits have you seen or noticed?

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