Junior Fish Oil Liquid Omega 3 rich Lemon Flavour 150ml

To develop and function normally every single cell of the body requires a regular supply of nutrients and the brain and nerve cells are certainly no exception. Throughout our lives the brain uses essential fatty acids EFAs as a source of fuel and materials for building. Fish has long been referred to as brain food but it is only in recent times that research has finally started to begin to understand the many ways in which EFAs, especially those found in oily fish, affect normal brain function. The benefits of oily fish are attributed to the unique nature of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids EPA eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA docohexaenoic acid. Essential fatty acids like EPA and DHA are termed ‘essential’ because they are needed by the body, but cannot be produced. They must be obtained from diet or supplements.The Benefits of Fish OilBrain development and health the EPA and DHA in fish oils are essential for brain development in the foetus and infant and for efficient normal function throughout life.Mood Post Natal Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and Seasonal Affected Disorder SAD have all been closely linked to low omega 3 status.Circulation and high blood pressure omega 3 fatty acids slow blood clotting and lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. They also improve the flexibility of arteries and lower serum cholesterol as well as improving the ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol.Joint Health trials show that Fish Oil helps people with rheumatoid arthritis by virtue of the fact it has an anti inflammatory and immune modulating effect.PropertiesFish Oil is derived from various fish such as pilchards, sardines, mackerel, herring and salmon. It contains a much higher percentage of EPA and DHA than Cod Liver Oil but only low levels of vitamins A and D thus enabling individuals to take higher quanities. EPA and DHA are omega 3 fatty acids, which are converted in the body to produce prostaglandins. Prostaglandins affect a wide variety of physiological processes due to their modulating effect on the action of hormones. It is thought that EPA and DHA may lower serum triglycerides, reduce the risk of blood clots and irregular heartbeat, have anti inflammatory properties and support the immune system. EPA is said to open the ‘gateways’ of neural communication whilst DHA provides a medium through which messages pass and is essential for normal brain development in children.Contra indications PrecautionsPeople on anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin should not exceed the recommended usage rate.