Fish oil is the fat extracted from fish, which is the general name of all fatty substances in fish, including liver oil, body oil and brain oil. Fish oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, so it can prevent arteriosclerosis and thrombosis. The main components of fish oil include triglycerides, lipids, glyceryl phosphate, fat-soluble vitamins and protein degradation products. It is a pure natural tonic and does not contain any artificial pigments or preservatives. DHA and EPA contained in it are important components for the brain to regulate the nervous system, among which DHA is very beneficial to the development of the baby's brain and retina, while EPA can regulate blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Fish oil can also promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue and help prevent gout and rheumatoid arthritis.

Second, what are the precautions for eating fish oil?

When eating fish oil, it should be noted that fish oil has a great influence on the coagulation function of human body, which can reduce the coagulation function of human body and affect wound healing. Therefore, people should avoid taking fish oil two weeks before operation and one week after operation, so as not to affect the recovery of the body.

Some parents think that fish oil is good for their health and will give it to their children. It should be noted that children should avoid taking too much fish oil, especially cod liver oil. This is because cod liver oil is rich in vitamin A and vitamin D. If excessive intake, these two nutrients in the human body may be overnourished, leading to symptoms such as loss of appetite and dry skin in children, and may also cause adverse symptoms such as vomiting and polyuria.

When taking fish oil at ordinary times, we should also be careful not to take it on an empty stomach, so as not to have adverse effects on the gastric mucosa, and also affect the absorption and utilization of nutrients, which will not achieve the due effect.