Fish Oil

Fish oil is one of the top sources of omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3 fats are crucial to good health and have been researched extensively.  It was been well-documented that the modern diet is low in omega-3 and also has too high of a ratio of omega-6 (another type of fat) to omega-3.

Fish oil has many potential benefits.  For example, an article in last week's USA Today discussed "dry eye" and its associated problems.  Of course, there are prescription drugs for this condition (as there is for almost any problem nowadays), but the article mentions that omega-3 might be helpful in treating the condition.  I'll take my chances with a natural supplement versus prescription drugs any day. 

I have been taking fish oil for a few years now.  I usually take a spoonful or two after dinner each night.  I take Carlson fish oil, and sometimes Carlson cod liver oil during the winter.