Kapanlagi.com - Fish oil is one of the supplements that is widely consumed by children in Indonesia. The most common and well-known benefit of fish oil is its good for brain health. Therefore, many parents give their children fish oil as a supplement for growth during childhood.
However, the consumption of fish oil as a supplement is not limited to a certain age. Currently, fish oil supplements can be easily found in various forms such as capsule packaging or even syrup. With that, various benefits of fish oil for body health can be easily obtained.
In addition to being good for brain health, what other benefits of fish oil for health are there? Here are some reviews.
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1. Maintaining Brain Health
As mentioned earlier, fish oil has benefits related to brain health. Consuming fish oil since childhood is believed to improve cognitive abilities in adulthood. Therefore, elderly individuals who regularly consume fish oil are believed to have stronger memory and are protected from forgetfulness.
In addition, fish oil also contains two hormones, serotonin and dopamine. The combination of serotonin and dopamine hormones can protect against various brain disorders such as dementia, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
2. Preventing Depression
Related to brain function, fish oil with its omega-3 content is also believed to prevent depression and other mental disorders.
This is because fish oil contains compounds that can stabilize positive hormones, such as serotonin. Serotonin hormone is known to activate feelings of happiness. This means that fish oil can ward off sadness that can lead to depression and other mental health disorders.
3. Good for Heart Health
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Not only good for the brain, the benefits of fish oil are also good for other vital human organs, namely the heart. This is because fish oil is believed to have the ability to improve blood circulation, so that blood flow to the heart will be less obstructed. This means that the work of the heart in pumping blood will also be maximized. In other words, the heart will be healthier and protected from the risk of heart attacks.
4. Strengthening Bones
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One of the reasons why fish oil is often given to children is because of its benefits for bones. Fish oil contains various minerals and omega-3 fatty acids that are known to be good for maintaining bone health and strength. Regular consumption of fish oil in children is also believed to maintain bone density, even until they become adults.
5. As an antioxidant
The next benefit of fish oil, it turns out that fish oil can function as an antioxidant. As we know, free radicals are very good for health because they work to protect the body from free radicals that cause various diseases. Therefore, fish oil is very good to be consumed by people who live in urban areas with a lot of pollution.
6. Maintaining Eye Health
The omega 3 content in fish oil is not only good for maintaining bone health. Omega 3 compounds in fish oil are also good for eye health. Just like the benefits of fish oil for bones, consuming fish oil regularly from childhood will also make children have relatively sharp vision until adulthood. Because fish oil will reduce the risk of someone experiencing vision problems.
7. Lose Weight
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The benefits of this particular fish oil may not be known to many. Apparently, fish oil can help in losing weight. However, in order to maximize weight loss, the consumption of fish oil must be balanced with a healthy and regular diet. This is because in losing weight, fish oil will only function as a kind of additional supplement to make the diet more effective.
8. Good for the Health of Pregnant Women and Fetus
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Consuming fish oil is also highly recommended for pregnant women. This is because fish oil is believed to provide a number of benefits for the health of both the mother and the fetus. This is due to the omega-3 content in fish oil, which is believed to accelerate the growth of fetal brain tissue.
In addition, consuming fish oil is also highly recommended after giving birth. This is because the consumption of fish oil by the mother will also have a health impact on the child. It can provide a number of benefits of fish oil mentioned above for both the mother and the child. Furthermore, consuming fish oil while breastfeeding will also minimize the risk of allergies in infants.
So, those are among the 8 benefits of fish oil for health. It's never too late to strive to stay healthy. So, you can start consuming fish oil from now on.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.