I do not know since when, deep-sea fish oil is deeply loved by middle-aged and elderly people, and many people have begun to consciously supplement fish oil, thinking that it can reduce blood lipids.

So, does taking fish oil have this effect?

According to Cen Zhuoxian, Department of Nutrition, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, fish oil comes from fatty deep-sea fish such as herring, mackerel, and sardines.

We eat fish oil, mainly supplemented with Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA.

Omega-3 fatty acids are generally believed to play a role in reducing blood clots, protecting the heart, brain and vision development, fighting depression, and cancer.

We cannot synthesize Omega-3 fatty acids by ourselves and must be supplemented through food.

　　So, can supplementing fish oil achieve the effect of improving blood lipids?

The answer is not necessarily.

Cen Zhuoxian pointed out that due to the loss during processing, the effective content of EPA and DHA in fish oil supplements is actually not much.

Moreover, the stability of Omega-3 fatty acids is poor, and the fish oil products on the market are mixed, and the problem of oxidation is very common.

After fish oil is oxidized, its efficacy will be reduced. Oxidized fat is harmful to the body and can promote inflammation and arteriosclerosis.

　　"Actually, the Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in China (2020)" advocates eating fish and oils rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, but does not mention health food. Therefore, we do not necessarily have to pass Supplementary intake of Omega-3 fatty acids, as long as a slight change in the daily diet is enough." Cen Zhuoxian suggested, "Eating more sea fish, such as eating deep-sea fish and shellfish 1-2 times a week, can basically ensure that the body is tolerant to Omega-3 fatty acids. 3 fatty acid needs, such as salmon (salmon), golden pomfret, mackerel, etc. are all good choices.”

　　In addition, you can also eat more Omega-3-rich nuts such as chia seeds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts, and it is recommended to eat a variety of nuts.

Among them, walnuts are the most abundant nuts with Omega-3 fatty acids, which is also the reason why "walnuts nourish the brain".

And melon seeds and peanuts, which are high in Omega-6 fatty acids, should be eaten less.

The 2022 "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends 25-35 grams of soybeans and nuts per day.

Nutrition experts recommend that it is almost 2 to 3 walnuts or pecans or macadamia nuts, or 10 pistachios or almonds.

　　Finally, experts remind that when the body has problems with high blood lipids, first of all, it should pay attention to adjusting the diet, rather than pinning its hopes on fish oil supplements.

It can not replace drugs, and can not really prevent the occurrence of diseases, you still have to take lipid-lowering drugs.

(Yangcheng Evening News reporter Zhang Hua)