Get Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis With Fish Oil
21 August 2007 – 10:13 am
Oily Fish
What is meant by the term ‘oily fish’?
It’s OK… it doesn’t mean fish which have been caught up in an oil spill!
In fact, it refers to the beneficial omega-3 oil which is present in the flesh of certain fish.
These fish are referred to as ‘oily fish’.
Examples of oily fish are:
- Herrings
- Mackerel
- Pilchards
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Trout
How Can Oily Fish Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Well, the omega-3 fish oil present in oily fish contains high amount of essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Now, the EFAs in fish oil are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
Double-blind trials have shown that these two essential fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties which can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
What Dose Of Fish Oil Do You Need To Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Doses up to 6 g of omega-3 fish oil per can be taken for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Most doctors would recommend 3 g per day.
You will need to be patient with fish oil, as it can take up to 3 months before you start seeing results.
Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking All That Fish Oil?
Omega-3 fish oil is generally very safe to take, but some people have reported side effects of mild nausea and belching (nice).
If you are pregnant, have a blood-clotting disorder or taking a blood thinning drugs, then please consult your doctor before taking omega-3 fish oil supplements.
OK, Recap Time…
- Oily fish contain beneficial omega-3 oil
- Omega-3 oil contains the essential fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- DHA and EPA have anti-inflammatory properties which are great at relieving the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
