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What are the benefits of fish oils and in what situations should they be considered in a health plan for cancer survivors?
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Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified) ) - 07 / 09 / 2012
Fish oils should be considered in a health plan for everyone, not just cancer survivors. All situations can benefit, except the week prior to surgery (stop them before surgery), because they are anti-thrombotic (reduce clot formation).
They are an essential fat, meaning they are necessary for our human functioning, but we must get them from our diet/supplements, as we don't make them within our bodies. They are composed of two fatty acids (DHA & EPA).
They are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer (against colon, endometrial, breast and other cancers), and protect against cachexia and chemo toxicity (while enhancing its effect).
They maintain the cell membrane, protect the kidneys, reduce pain, help with ADHD in children, improve weight loss. They help protect the brain and the entire nervous system's functioning. These fatty acids help increase the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, help symptoms of schizophrenia and may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. They also reduce blood pressure, cholesterol absorption and production (especially triglycerides), and lower the risk of stroke.
Many supplements have been tested for mercury and PCB's, so buy ones that state that on their label. Also the fatty fish are rich in these oils, but buy only those approved by the EDFhttp://apps.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1540 or Seafood Watchhttp://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx?c=ln as contaminant-safe and environmentally sustainable.
They are an essential fat, meaning they are necessary for our human functioning, but we must get them from our diet/supplements, as we don't make them within our bodies. They are composed of two fatty acids (DHA & EPA).
They are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer (against colon, endometrial, breast and other cancers), and protect against cachexia and chemo toxicity (while enhancing its effect).
They maintain the cell membrane, protect the kidneys, reduce pain, help with ADHD in children, improve weight loss. They help protect the brain and the entire nervous system's functioning. These fatty acids help increase the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, help symptoms of schizophrenia and may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. They also reduce blood pressure, cholesterol absorption and production (especially triglycerides), and lower the risk of stroke.
Many supplements have been tested for mercury and PCB's, so buy ones that state that on their label. Also the fatty fish are rich in these oils, but buy only those approved by the EDFhttp://apps.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1540 or Seafood Watchhttp://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx?c=ln as contaminant-safe and environmentally sustainable.
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