Fish oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Both are omega-3 oils. Most fish oil supplements are 18% EPA and 12% DHA, or a total of 30% omega-3. These special omega-3 oils, unlike other omega-3 oils, keep blood triglycerides in check (high triglycerides are linked with heart disease). EPA and DHA also keep blood from clotting too quickly. They also have anti-inflammatory activity. DHA is essential for vision in infants. Fish oil may also help prevent some types of cancer in animals and humans. Where is it found? EPA and DHA are found in mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, sable fish (black cod), anchovies, albacore tuna, and wild game. Cod liver oil contains large amounts of EPA and DHA.

In what conditions might fish oils be supportive?

• angina
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Crohn’s disease
• diabetes
• eczema
• high cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• high triglycerides
• lupus
• menstruation, painful (dysmenorrhea)
• migraine
• headaches
• osteoarthritis
• psoriasis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ulcerative colitis