My dad says it's good for you, but good for what? What does it do?
2006-12-29 16:46:31 · 9 answers · asked by urgh 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
My mom takes 2 fish oil gels at every meal because the doctor says it will lower her cholesterol. I tried cutting one open and taking it, and it was DISGUSTING!!! Don't ever do it! It tastes just as bad as it smells.
Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. This oil naturally contains the Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Fish oil is now recommended for a healthy diet. It is beneficial to eat fish once a week (or more) but care must be taken to avoid the fish species which contain the toxin mercury or other contaminants such as Chlordane. Fish is a good source of protein and doesn’t have the high saturated fat that fatty meat products do. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
2006-12-29 17:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by smeiou78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids that are known to reduce inflammation in the body,
2016-10-21 15:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Nafiul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its oil from a fish ie cod liver oil it will keep you healthy regular and make your hair shinny at least thats what gramma says but it isnt a very modern thing and im sure you can find stuff to do the same thing at the local drug store that tastes a whole lot better because fish oil tastes some nasty
2006-12-30 00:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a kind of oil that has been extracted from fish fat. Yeah, it tastes yucky but it has health advantages--it is an excellent source of vitamin D, known to help combat some diseases.
2006-12-29 16:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by edelweiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is basically the "Fat" of the fish, but it is high in Vitamin D, and high in important Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Tastes like crap though, so take the pills
2006-12-29 16:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a suppliment that comes from fish. It contains Omega 3 and is an antioxidant that is believed to fight cancer causing agents in the body. If you take it and you burp... it tastes like you have been drinking water from a goldfish bowl.
2006-12-29 16:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jay M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 tablespoon a day=lose weight
2006-12-29 19:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by redpinkredx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its oil that comes from fish (maybe its they're piss)
2006-12-29 16:55:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i guess its just high in certain vitamins
2006-12-29 17:13:15 · answer #9 · answered by ace-face 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋