As far back as anyone can remember, the Norsemen of Scotland, Greenland, and Scandinavia took spoonfuls of cod liver oil to stay healthy during the brutally cold winters.
The descendants of those Norsemen brought this custom with them when they settled along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Like their ancestors, they knew that a spoonful of cool liver oil has multiple benefits.
As scientist now recognize, cod liver oil, along with fish oil, contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA).
Cold water marine animals like mackerel, salmon, cod, flounder, albacore tune, sardines, and anchovies are reach sources of omega-3s.
These fatty acids are also found in seaweed and microalgae.
Another type of omega-3, alpha linolenic acid (ALA), originate in vegetarian sources including flaxseed oil, chia seeds, and dark green leafy vegetables like kale and turnip greens.
Studies indicate that the bodies usually convert the ALA found in plants to EPA.
However, some people do lack the enzymes (desaturase and elongase) needed for this conversion.
Fish oils are better choice than other sources of omega-3s, as they don't require conversion.
Take omega-3 to burn stored omega-6 fats The best way to burn away fat stored in your body is by displacing it with the good fats form fish or fish oil supplements.
In other words, new fat helps clear out "old" fat-especially the kind hiding in peripheral tissues around the belly, thighs, and bottom-a fascinating recent discovery by researchers at Washington university school of medicine in St.
Louis the increase in omega-6s more efficiently, and also reduce harmful inflammation.