As living standards gradually improve, many health supplements are widely popular, and deep-sea fish oil is one of them. The effects and benefits of deep-sea fish oil are very significant, so many people take it. But did you know? Not everyone can take deep-sea fish oil. Below, the editor has compiled a list of groups who should pay special attention to deep-sea fish oil. Hurry up and check it out.
I. What kind of deep-sea fish oil is good
Certain fish, especially sharks, mackerel, and farmed salmon, may be contaminated with mercury and other chemicals. Therefore, when choosing fish oil supplements, select products that are highly pure and extracted from deep-sea, uncontaminated fish.
II. The effects and benefits of fish oil
1. Regulates blood lipids, clears blood clots, prevents blood clotting, and helps prevent cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, and stroke.
2. Helps prevent arthritis, relieve gout and asthma, and temporarily reduce swelling and pain caused by arthritis.
3. Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease, nourishes the brain, and improves memory.
4. Improves vision and prevents presbyopia.
5. Maintains the retina.
III. People with the following diseases or symptoms should be especially cautious when taking fish oil:
1. Diabetes
High doses of fish oil may make blood sugar control more difficult.
2. People with high blood pressure
Deep-sea fish oil can lower blood pressure. Therefore, people taking blood pressure medication may experience excessively low blood pressure with high doses of fish oil.
3. Liver disease
High doses of fish oil may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with liver disease.
4. People allergic to fish or seafood
People with allergic symptoms to fish and seafood may also experience allergic reactions when taking fish oil supplements. Therefore, this group should be cautious when choosing fish oil products.
5. Depression
High doses of fish oil may worsen depression.
6. People with bipolar disorder
High doses of fish oil may increase symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.
7. Familial adenomatous polyposis
High doses of fish oil may further increase the cancer risk for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Taking excessively high doses of deep-sea fish oil can make blood clot more difficult, increasing the risk of bleeding. Potential side effects of deep-sea fish oil may include: belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, rashes, and nosebleeds. Taking deep-sea fish oil supplements with a meal can often reduce these side effects.