Fish Oil Supplements – The best Brain Food

The Omega 3 in fish oil supplements is most likely the best brain food you can find.

Sure, the brain does need other foods also. It needs protein, because protein is used to build tissue, cells and organs.  And protein is needed to make neurotransmitters that can carry signals from one neuron to other neurons.

Carbohydrates are needed because carbohydrate helps the absorption of tryptophan. And this converts into serotonin in the brain, and will produce a calming effect. Our digestive system breaks down the carbohydrates into glucose, or sugar. This sugar is used by the brain for energy. When our sugar level gets too low we will experience dizziness and confusion. It can even cause convulsions and/or unconsciousness.

And, of course vitamins and minerals are important too.

But our Brain consists mainly of Fat.

Our brain is made up of more than 60% fat. And the sheath that covers the brain cells consists of 75% fat. The fats in our brain regulate certain aspects of the immune system, the blood circulation, and our memory and mood.

Fish oil supplements contain some of the most crucial essential fatty acids our brain needs. One of these acids is DHA – Docosahexaenoic acid. Without sufficient supply of DHA our brain cannot function properly.

Omega 3 fatty acids are not that easy to come by. They are very hard to get through our normal day to day diet. As I already mentioned in former posts DHA, and also EPA – Eicosapentaenoic acid, are mainly found in fatty, deep-sea, cold-water fish.

Fatty, cold-water fish are some of the best brain foods around.  But, eating fish also has its dangers. Salmon, tuna,and many other species have become contaminated with mercury, PBCs, dioxins, and other contaminants. Many people have become hesitant about eating fish regularly.  Taking  high quality fish oil supplements appears to be a good alternative.

Brain in need of Omega 3

The DHA in the fish oil capsules is needed for  brain development and maintenance. If you are expecting a baby I suggest you seriously consider taking fish oil capsules. Do consult your health care professional about this. Taking these marine supplements might prevent your baby from developing ADHD,  when the child becomes older.. Don’t you think it’s better to be safe than sorry? And….who knows, maybe you will deliver a genius? (Just kidding….but then, again….who knows?))

I already discussed in a previous post about the benefits children with ADHD experience when taking fish oil. And also adults with ADHD appear to benefit from it.

There are even studies underway to find out how beneficial this brain food might be in the prevention of, or slowing down of the onset of Alzheimer disease.

And I cannot imagine anybody not wanting to improve his/her memory and concentration.

And I know you are going to ask me:” So, if this fish oil comes from those …maybe…contaminated fish why wouldn’t these fish oil supplements have the same contaminants?”  The fish oil I have in mind is derived from fish that live in the pristine waters around New Zealand, just south of South Island. This is one area where shipping lanes don’t go through and the waters stay clean and clear. And the method by which this oil is extracted….molecular distillation….prevents the contaminants to be in the end product..

The product is fresh. You can tell that because you do not get a “repeat” after you take a capsule and get a nasty fish aftertaste in your mouth. The product is fresh and has been encapsuled shortly after the oil has been extracted. It has had minimal exposure to air and oxidation.

Get some much needed fish oil supplements now. You will feel great, knowing you’re protecting your brain’s health, regardless of all the other benefits that fish oil gives you.