Can Omega3 Fish Oil Boost Women’s Health?
Omega3 fish oil fatty acid supplements may boost women’s health. Fish oil has been shown to be beneficial for many health conditions. PMS, menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalances, cervical cancer and breast cancer may benefit. A number of authorities have recently recommended increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids by the general population. Because of this, we are now seeing more products (eggs, yogurt, milk, margarine, etc) that are fortified with omega3s. The question is, how much omega3s are actually in these products and what is the omega6 to omega3 ratio. The individual’s goal should be to increase omega3 consumption while reducing omega6. Since most of the fortified foods contain both, they are not likely to be beneficial. When it comes to men’s and women’s health, regular dietary intake of fatty fish like salmon is probably a good idea, as long as it comes from the Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is heavily polluted. Fish from the Atlantic contain high levels of mercury and
