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Fish Oil Nutritional Value

According to NutritionData.com, one ounce of fish oil contains 253 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat, 160 milligrams of cholesterol, and 560 percent of daily recommended Vitamin A.

  1. Benefits

    • Fish oil acids reduce inflammation, improve heart health and brain function, strengthen the immune system, and elevate the mood, according to Northwestern Health Sciences University.

    Function

    • Fish oil reduces the activity of blood platelets and plaque, which is why fish oil is given to patients with atherosclerosis, according to the University of Minnesota.

    Dietary Sources

    • Dietary sources of fish oil include cold-water fish, such as sardines, halibut, trout, tuna, mackerel, and salmon. However, fish oil is also a popular supplement.

    Common Names

    • Other common names for fish oil include omega-3, EPA, and DHA, according to Nutros.com.

    Cost

    • Nature Made sells a 180-capsule bottle of 1,200-milligram softgel fish oil for $14.99. Nature's Bounty offers 250 softgel capsules at 1,000 milligrams each, for $7.99.

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