Fish oil eases pain from osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is caused by the recurring stress placed on the joints of the knee, back, hips and hands. Constant use of the joints cause the cartilage between the joints which acts as a sort of cushioning begins to wear away and causes the ends of the joints to rub against each other causing inflammation, severe pain and deformities of the joints.

Research has shown that the daily use of fish oil can considerably ease the pain caused by osteoarthritis as fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties which relieves the inflammation of the joints. It also has the ability to decrease the activity of the enzymes which causes breakdown of the cartilage.

New research carried out in Australia has shown that a daily low dose of fish oil works better than a higher dose of it.

Fish oil is categorized as a polyunsaturated fatty acid which is a subcategory of the omega 3 fatty acid. The richest sources of omega 3 are salmon, sardines, herring, rainbow trout and mackerel.

Not only does this natural miracle provide relief from joint pain, it also provides protection against heart disease and neurological problems. It is recommended that a person take 2.7g of fish oil daily.