Live longer with fish oil
Added 23.10.2008
How long should you take fish oil supplements for?
We may not have found the fountain of eternal youth, but we have found a way that could help you live a little longer with a higher quality of life. Three new studies tell us that omega-3 can improve survival in older individuals. The only thing you need to do is make sure you take quality fish oil supplements from early on and take them every day. If not, researchers say you could shorten your lifespan by about 40 percent.Long-term supplementation is the key
According to a study by Ondine van de Rest from Wageningen University, The Netherlands, short-term supplementation is not enough to reap all the health benefits of fish oil and that only prolonged consumption of omega-3 offers disease protection into seniorhood.Remember: for optimal health, take omega-3 for life!
References:
Van de Rest, O. & all. "Effect of fish-oil supplementation on mental well-being in older subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 88. September 2008.
