Fish Oils: Health Benefits, Facts,

Fish Oils: Health Benefits, Facts, 

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The fillets of oily fish contain up to 30 percent oil, but this figure varies. White fish, on the other hand, only contain high concentrations of oil in the liver, and have much less oil overall.
Apart from Omega-3 fatty acids, oily fish are good sources of vitamins A and D. Whitefish also contain these nutrients, but at much lower concentrations.
Health experts commonly tell people that oily fish have more health benefits than white fish. However, their recommendations have never been compellingly proven in large clinical trials.
Many health authorities around the world advise people to consume either plenty of oily fish or to take supplements, because of the supposed health benefits. Studies over the last 10 years have produced mixed results regarding the benefits of the dietary intake of fish oils.
Some people confuse fish oils and cod liver oil - they are different. Fish oils are extracted from the tissue of deep sea oily fish such as tuna, mackerel, herring, and salmon. Cod liver oil, by contrast, is extracted solely from the livers of cod.
Fish oils contain higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than cod liver oil, but lower amounts of vitamins A and D.

 Fast facts on fish oils
Here are some key points about fish oils. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.
  • Fish oils and cod liver oil are separate compounds but often confused
  • Not all health claims regarding fish oils have been backed up by research
  • Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils may protect the heart from mental stress
  • Whether omega-3 oils can reduce dementia risk is still being debated

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