Fish Oil For PCOS?
Daniel, Founder of Zip Nutrition, shares insights into the benefits of fish oil in reducing the increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome…
Fresh fish and fish oil are fantastic sources of essential fatty acids, which are crucial for the heart’s optimal functioning.
Fatty acids are essential for both those people with a healthy heart and those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease, like people with PCOS. It is also excellent for those who are suffering from cardiovascular conditions, like high blood pressure.
There are a number of ways that omega-3 fish oil benefits the heart, and these include:
- Reducing triglycerides
- Reducing blood pressure
- Decreasing the development of plaque in the blood vessels
- Prevention of the abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to a heart attack
- Reducing the risk of suffering from a stroke or heart attack
- Decreasing the risk of sudden death in cardiac patients
One of the significant causes of stroke is plaques that are present in the arteries. When part of these breaks off, it can block a smaller artery, which reduces or stops the blood supply to a specific part of the brain. When there is a reduction in the development of plaques, the risk of suffering from a stroke is reduced.
When the level of triglycerides is reduced in the body, the blood pressure is normalised because there is reduced resistance to blood flow in the blood vessels.
Fish oil also helps the body burn fat, which reduces the risk of stroke. A study conducted at the University of South Australia found that combining exercise with fish oil supplementation is beneficial for fat burning in the body. The study showed that taking fish oil and engaging in regular exercise helped reduce body fat.
The American Heart Association recommends that people consume at least two servings of fish per week; each serving equals ¾ ounce of cooked or flaked fish. The fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids include mackerel, salmon, lake trout, sardines, albacore tuna and herring. It is also advisable, particularly for those who don’t like or eat fish, to take a fish oil supplement.
The daily dose recommended by the American Health Association is 3 grams daily, although this amount may vary depending on increased need and specific conditions. Patients are advised to avoid consuming more than the recommended dose unless instructed to do so by their healthcare professional.
Research has shown that omega-3 fish oil provides the body with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two essential fatty acids that help lower cholesterol levels in the body.
This is important, especially for people who are already suffering from cardiac conditions or are at increased risk. These essential omega-3 fatty acids help to lower the risk of stroke, abnormal heart rhythms and elevated blood pressure in cardiac patients.
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