What are the other sources for poly unsaturated fats?
• Cereals • Whole wheat grains • Pea nut butter • Bananas • Sun flower seeds and oil- contains Omega-6 • Hemp seed • Leafy greens Processing and heating damage poly unsaturated fats and render them injurious to health. This should be remembered. Long term use of fish oil supplements may produce side effects like stomach upset and gastro intestinal disorders. So, one must be careful in prolonged usage of fish oil supplements. They should be used under medical guidance. A latest research revealed that fish oil when administered intravenously in ICU patients improved their general health and cut the hospital stay compared with the patients not given the fish oil. The omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil helped to reduce inflammation in the lungs and improved the gas exchange and helped to recover faster. Research from the University of Southampton conducted on 23 patients suffering with sepsis showed the effects of fish oil in the normal nutrient solution. They found that the patients give
