The Truth About Fish Oil Concentrate: What You Really Need To Know About This Kind Of Supplement

What if I told you that regularly taking fish oil concentrate as a dietary supplement is not really a new thing. In fact, this health recommendation has been going on for centuries. Cod liver oil reached its prominence way back in the 1890s, when health care providers of that age started prescribing this supplement to young children as a way to prevent and treat rickets. However, even before that, cod liver oil was already being extensively used by the common man to treat bone, joint and muscle pains, particularly bodily aches like rheumatism.

It seems that some (not all) of these claims were true and have endured over time. Although it has been proven that cod liver oil has no beneficial effects on children with rickets, it is a viable source of relief for people who may be suffering from other bodily pains. The omega 3 compound which is concentrated in fish oil supplements has been proven to tone down and restrict pathogenic-based inflammation all over the body.

Pathogenic-based inflammation is usually caused by the body's reaction to the onset of invading foreign organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses - particularly on open wounds and sores. With high levels of omega 3 compounds in the system, the production of antibodies (which is the body's first and primary defense against foreign bodies) are increased considerably. This helps keep off the invading organisms; which in turn, speeds up the healing process of the open wounds and sores.

On its own, the omega 3 compound is being hailed for its heart-friendly properties. Omega3 compound actually helps increase good cholesterol level that is necessary in offsetting the dire effects of bad cholesterol. Since bad cholesterol is being balanced out by the compound, people with heart conditions or those who are genetically predisposed to have such coronary related ailments, are being recommended to increase their fish oil dosages by several grams per day.

At the same time, the three most important compounds in concentrated fish oil supplements, namely: omega 3, DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eicosapentaenoic acids are all essential when it comes to lowering high blood pressure and hypertension. These 3 compounds regulate bad cholesterol by blocking off "triggering" effects in the blood stream. It has been said that with the right combination of these compounds, brain-related medical conditions like: Alzheimer's disease, depression, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and stroke may be delayed, prevented and even cured.

But there is one truth that you should know. Not all concentrated fish oil supplements are the same. There are only one or two good brands that use ultra refined fish oils as their main ingredients.

Technically, all fish oil supplements should have the same benefits. However, most of the fish oil supplements these days are not strained or purified enough to extract possible contaminants. These contaminants usually come in the forms of mercury and Vitamin A.

Mercury and Vitamin A are naturally present in such aforementioned supplements, simply because their fish sources normally carry this mineral and vitamin too. However, since the fish oils are concentrated into soft gels, the levels of mercury and Vitamin A are concentrated as well - and such high levels can lead to serious medical conditions.

As such, the best fish oil concentrate supplements are those that use ultra refined fish oil ingredients only. With such products, the customer is ensured that he or she will gain the most benefits from this kind of supplement, without the possibility of overdosing on both mercury and Vitamin A.

Now it's time to start putting these information to good use. Read through various vendor's product specifications to find out which contain ultra refined fish oil of the highest quality and consistency. Try to ascertain whether the claims are just hype or is there any truth in it. This will help you in deciding on the correct dosage to be administered and also will help in timely health protection for you and your family.