How Does Fish Oil Help With Weight Loss?

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   Omega-3

   • When fatty fish or fish oil supplements are consumed, there are certain compounds in them that are taken into the body. The main compound that is found in fish oil that helps people in losing weight is called Omega-3, which is a fatty acid chain. In a study conducted in Australia, it was the effects of this particular chain of fatty acids that was tested for in subjects who were attempting to burn fat and lose weight.
     

   Exercise

   • In order to truly gain the benefits of adding fish oil to the diet, a person has to regularly engage in some kind of moderate exercise. In the study, those taking fish oil walked or ran for 45 minutes, three days per week. The effect that Omega-3 has on the body is a surprisingly simple one. The compound increases the blood flow to a person's muscles during exercise. This provides more energy, and makes the exercise easier, in addition to burning a greater amount of fat while the exercise is being done.
     

   Other Benefits

   • While fish oil and the Omega-3 in it does help with weight loss, the numbers aren't staggering. However, adding fish oil to a person's diet can have additional health benefits that go beyond weight loss and fat burning. Fish oil is also good for maintaining a healthy heart and blood flow (part of what makes a person lose weight), as well as protecting the brain, helping the skin and maintaining joint health. So, even if the fat burning capabilities of fish oil are barely a blip on the radar, there are plenty of other, compelling reasons to add fish oil to any diet.