Fish oil is pressed from the fatty tissues of oily fatty fish a day’s work for us, but a lifetime commitment for those with scales. Their oil is unique because it’s flush with omega 3 fatty acids, namely docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA). DHA is the important stuff your eyes, sperm and cerebral cortex are made of, while EPA is used by your body to fight inflammation.
Fish oil’s power lies in its ingenious anti-inflammatory properties. New research at the University of California found that fish oil encourages your cells to release tiny molecules in response to inflammation, telling your body to start mopping up the swelling. While a small amount of inflammation helps healing, too much of it especially around your organs can be a deathblow to their productivity.