It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways

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discover the benefits of fish oil, because there
is a wealth of scientific literature on this
subject. The omega-3 fatty acids, particularly
the long-chain forms found in fish oil (EPA
and DHA), have been well-documented to
have health-promoting effects, including
improvement in blood chemistry and a
reduced risk for a number of lifestyle-related
diseases and conditions. EPA and DHA are
natural anti-inflammatory agents, and as such
play a role in brain and heart health;
protection from cancer, Alzheimer’s, and
depression; improvement of skin conditions
like psoriasis and acne; fetal brain
development; inflammatory bowel disorders;
and arthritis, to name a few.


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Remember,    EPA     and     DHA     are
specific types of polyunsaturated
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