Omega 3 fish oils are a vital part of any diet. XL Omega contain the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These essential fatty acids have been shown to reduce body fat mass¹ by increasing our body’s enzymes that burn fat and decreasing those that store fat². What’s more, combined with regular exercise, fish oils have been shown to improve body composition and decrease the chance of cardiovascular disease³. Fish oils also yield a variety of other benefits including improved cognitive health and reduced blood pressure⁴

References

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2. Guo, W., Xie, W., Lei, T., & Hamilton, J.A. (2005). Eicosapentaenoic acid, but not oleic acid, stimulates beta-oxidation in adipocytes. Lipids, 40, 815-821.

3. Hill, A.M., Buckley, J.D., Murphy, K.J., Howe, P.R.C. (2007). Combining fish-oil supplements with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1267-1274.

4. Geleijnse, J.M., Giltay, EJ., Grobbee, D.E., Donders, A.R, & Kok, F.J. (2002). Blood pressure response to fish oil supplementation: metaregression analysis of randomized trials. J Hypertens, 20(8), 1493-1499