Portland, Maine. February 05, 2012 – As new studies suggest that fish oil benefits everything from strength training programs for older women to recovery for those with nerve injuries, a new blog founded by a group of friends who claim fish oil changed their lives is aiming to raise public awareness of this supplement’s many uses.
The newly launched blog FishOilBenefitsHQ.com provides free information on topics such as fish oil uses, the side effects of fish oil capsules, and proper fish oil dosing. The creators of the site say they have experienced the benefits of fish oil first-hand.
“The most common question we get is, ‘what does fish oil do?’” said one of the founders of the site. “Well, we’ve collected a variety of medical information on this topic, including how this supplement can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, alleviate joint pain, promote mental health, and contribute to more youthful-looking skin, but on a personal level, it’s helped each of us in different ways. For one of us, fish oil has been an excellent remedy for dry eye. For another, it’s provided mood stabilizing effects.”
FishOilBenefitsHQ.com devotes special attention to how mental health can be improved by taking fish oil. Depression, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease have all been found, in recent studies, to be alleviated by taking fish oil. It is the eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) contained in fish oil that is thought to improve mental well-being by regulating levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of happiness. The webmasters suggest taking up to three grams of fish oil to treat symptoms, then 500 milligrams for maintenance once symptoms abate.
When providing fish oil information, the blog cites well-respected sources such as the Food and Drug Administration and medical professionals. For example, the article titled “How Much Fish Oil Should I Take?” cites the American Heart Association’s recommendation that healthy adults take 0.5 to 1.8 grams of fish oil per day, while adults with elevated triglyceride levels take two to four grams instead.
However, the team behind FishOilBenefitsHQ.com does not tout fish oil as a miracle cure, nor do they claim their website is a substitute for medical advice. Their website explains that the side effects of fish oil capsules made from cod liver can include Vitamin A poisoning in large doses, while mercury, copper, dioxin, and PCB poisoning can occur if users take poor-quality fish oil.
“While taking fish oil supplements, your regimen of supplements should be reviewed by a qualified physician or nutritionist,” emphasized one of the site founders.
With studies on fish oil receiving increasing amounts of media and public attention, FishOilBenefitsHQ.com is poised to become an important resource for consumers interested in exploring this popular supplement.
To learn more about fish oil, please visit FishOilBenefitsHQ.com
May 18, 2012
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