Fish Oil May Lessen Stress

Getting your fill of fish oil may help keep your stress in check, a new study suggests.
For the study, 44 adults took 4 grams of either safflower oil or fish oil in supplement form each day for six weeks. The fish oil supplements included 1,600 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and 800 mg of docosahexaenoic acid, both of which are classified as omega-3 fatty acids. In tests performed at the end of the six-week period, members of the fish oil group showed a significant decrease in their production of cortisol (a hormone released by the adrenal glands in order to help your body respond to stressful situations). In addition, those assigned to fish oil supplements had a significant reduction in fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass.
Past research shows that omega-3 fatty acids may also boost heart health and protect against conditions like Alzheimer's and diabetes.
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