How to Research Omega 3 Fish Oil for Pain

Omega 3 fatty acids are from a family of unsaturated fatty acids. Although omega 3 can be found in meat, eggs and flaxseed, it is most commonly found in fish such as salmon and anchovies. The omega 3 oil is then extracted and made into a capsule that can be taken as a supplement. Although studies involving omega 3 fish oil have been around since the 1930s it gained widespread recognition not as a healthy supplement but as an excellent natural pain reliever. Researching omega 3 fish oil is not difficult, as there are plenty of resources online and in bookstores that can teach you about it.

Instructions

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  Go to websites that discuss the benefits of omega 3 fish oil. There is a wealth of information available on the Internet, with many websites devoted specifically to it (see Resources).

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  Go to the library or bookstore and look for books and magazines that discuss omega 3 supplements. Browse the nutritional supplement and dieting section, and you should also try to find "The Omega-3 Connection: The Groundbreaking Antidepression Diet and Brain Program" (see Resources).

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  Ask a doctor or pharmacist about the health benefits and pain-killing capability of omega 3. In addition, because omega 3 fish oil is commonly sold in the supplement section of most grocery stores, you can ask someone who works there about its benefits.

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  Ask a friend or someone in your family if they have experience taking omega 3 fish oil and find out if it was successful in reducing their pain.

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  Take omega 3 fish oil supplements and determine for yourself if it is successful in reducing pain.