If you're into natural health and wellness, you cannot aford to be ignorant of fish and flax seed oil. Taken separately, fish oil and flax oil each boast many remarkable health benefits that aid in the wellness of anyone taking them. Many reading this article are probably already taking one or the other. But when you take both of them on a regular (and of course, safe) basis, you will have taken your health to new heights. You see, fish oil and flax seed oil are both sources of omega 3 (the "good fat"), which your body needs but does not produce very much of on its own. But each of them provide different omega 3's. Taken together, however, you will get the different but equally important omega 3's offered from each source.



The health benefits to be gained from this are many. Here are just five:

1) Less inflammation

Omega 3's are great at reducing inflammation. This is true of virtually all inflammation, whether it is carpal tunnel, tendonitis, or acne (which is actually a kind of chronic, low-grade inflammation.) It does this by inhibiting your body's natural but sometimes out-of-control inflammatory response, and few things do it better. By getting the EPA, DPA, and DHA omega 3's from fish and flax oil, you will be giving your body a potent anti-inflammatory weapon that few other people have at their disposal.

2) Reduced risk of baldness

One article notes the role that omega 3's can potentially play in regulating hormones that cause hair loss. If you're nervous about possibly going bald, either now or in the future, now may be the time to embark on a safe but bold fish and flax oil regimen. Here's what one website has to say on the matter:

" In addition, you might consider supplementing with essential fatty acids from flaxseed oil or evening primrose oil, says Dr. Fay. These kinds of fats form the biological backbone of many hormone molecules. The oils are rich sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, good fats that are important for healthy skin and hair."

3) Increased calmness under stressful conditions

Both types of omega 3's found in flax and fish oil help us remain more calm under stress. In addition to inhibiting our inflammatory response, fish and flax also help quell our anger and keep a "cool head" when others who aren't getting the proper nutrients might become enraged. Now, this isn't to say that taking fish and flax seed oil is going to turn a chronically angry person into Ghandi. Far from it. However, it's important to keep in mind that the human body relies not just on mental health, and not just on nutrition, but on both together. And until both are functioning optimally, our stress responses (or anything else, really) will never be ideal.

4) Enhanced ability to focus

Numerous studies have indicated that omega 3's are critical to achieving a state of mental focus. Sadly, most of us do not get nearly the amount of them at that we need for optimal mental performance. And while taking either fish or flax will put you a step above the crowd, taking them both will give you an almost unheard of edge. Combine the supplements with a healthy diet and a positive, disciplined attitude, and you will be one tough customer!

5) Reduced risk of certain types of cancer

Omega 3's (especially those found in fish oil) have been shown to stop or inhibit the growth of certain cancerous cells - specifically breast, prostate, and colon cancer. Essentially, the omega 3's prevent normal, healthy cells from degenerating into cancerous ones, and also bring about apoptosis (death of cells) to cancerous cells that already exist. No matter how healthy you already are without fish and flax seed oil, you can always stand to lower your risk of cancer a little further!