Dosing

• American adults should consume 1.6 grams of Omega-3 fatty acids each day.
  
  

Cholesterol

• HDL, the good cholesterol, increases with regular intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. This causes a reduction in overall bad cholesterol levels, helping to prevent cholesterol-related complications including angina, coronary heart disease and stroke.
  
  

Blood Pressure

• Omega-3 fatty acids can be used to help treat high blood pressure with physician approval. It often requires high dosing to achieve these results, and a health care provider should be consulted to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  
  

Prevention and Treatment

• Consuming salmon oil can help prevent cardiovascular disease and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
  
  

Prenatal Development

• Mothers who consume DHA-containing foods, such as salmon oil, improve their infant's brain and eye development.