How Does Fish Oil Help With Joint And Knee Pain?

Today we will look at and answer the question of how fish oil helps with joint and knee pain (and if it actually does).

While the answer is actually a big YES, it ultimately depends on the condition your joints/knees are in, but in many cases, there is good reason to take this stuff as the benefits will effect most users positively!

At the same time though, will these benefits be short or long term? How safe is it? These are all things we’re going to look at right now.

 

Have joint and knee pain or know someone who does? It’s a BAD experience:

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Any person who experiences issues in either their joints and/or knees or is recovering from a surgery or injury  knows just how horrible and annoying it is and any kind of relief is welcomed, but a natural relief is certainly preferred, that’s my opinion.

My personal story actually involves a major knee pain issue I had from catching lyme disease at an early age (14!). I know full well how this kind of chronic pain can really lower your quality of life and all around take the fun out of many things you may be used to doing in your everyday adventures.

Hiking, camping or just taking a simple walk in the park can become too painful to bear! But if you could just take 1 natural supplement (and even find it in regular food) that would reduce that pain, why wouldn’t you want to jump on that opportunity? That’s what I did. This is my story.

But beyond that, let’s get back on topic:

 

What Is Fish Oil?

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It’s literally just oil from fish. It contains two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) which have anti-inflammatory properties.

As big words and terminologies confuse me (and most people), all you need to know is that this stuff reduces inflammation (and pain). It also helps with metabolism.

You can get it directly from certain foods (I’ll show you some examples) or you can also get an oral supplement. This supplement is the best.

How Does It Work Specifically?

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Well the most specific way to explain it is that the omega 3’s (once again) decrease inflammation in joints making it a perfect natural alternative to medications! Inflammation causes pain and reducing that, reduces the issue. And when I say joints, I’m talking more than just knees. 

It is also a great source for lowering the body’s triglyceride levels which helps with lowering and maintaining blood pressure and cholesterol which reduces the risk of strokes, which is another great benefit.

It has also been said to increase joint movement and is a great way to help treat and even prevent arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This is something I can relate to as taking fish oils did reduce my inflammation and helped me move better (without feeling the same amount of pain). This is the supplement I took.

You can add fish that are rich in fatty acids to your diet or take a supplement.There are even intravenous uses your doctor can explain.

When choosing which fish to add you want to eat the ones that are high in fatty acids.

Want to know which foods have it? The following list contains the fish with the highest amounts.

Cod liver, salmon, herring, tuna, so get to that supermarket asap! Do note that the organic option is the better one to try. For cod liver, I personally use the “King Salomon” brand.

Is It Safe to Consume?

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Unless you have allergies to this stuff, you should be fine but you should talk to a doctor if you’re worried. If you hate the taste (many people do), take them in capsule form.

Usually whatever supplement you buy or whichever one you’re prescribed (yes, doctors do indeed prescribe fish oil!), there will always be instructions on the bottle or from the doctor on how to take them. 

There is however one known risk: Those who are on blood thinning medications should be careful as it MAY cause excessive bleeding. Again, in this instance, talk to a doctor. I have personally never experienced this side effect, but different people may have different health conditions, so again, if you’re on some kind of medication or you possibly have some sort of serious health issue/s, talk to your doctor and possibly another one should a second opinion be necessary.

 

Summary:

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Here’s a roundup of we have learned:

• The general idea behind the benefits of this supplement (and they are good).
• I also shared which particular one worked best for me. Here is that supplement again.
• I did also mention the most common foods where you can find it naturally. 
• There was also a brief explanation on dosage (usage) and how you should stick to what is recommended.
• Always be sure to talk to your doctor about this supplement in general. They can prescribe it.
• There are certain times when this supplement can cause issues (if you’re on blood thinners).

Overall though, essential fatty acids are well known for their health benefits and the fact that it’s actually an essential part of a diet and for the most part, fish oils stand near the top for this. While there are other fatty acids which have similar benefits, we’ll examine those in other articles. 

I want to end this summary by explaining that I used to take that same supplement I recommend very seriously, but as my knee pain decreased, thankfully, I started resorting to getting my fish oil from more natural food sources, such as the foods I mentioned above.

In my opinion, while powerful supplements like the one I recommend are great, they can cost some money overtime, so I’d rather get the healthy stuff from foods that fill me up too, that way I save a bit more money over long periods. That’s just my personal thing. I know the supplement I recommended works very well and you can also check out the reviews in this link for that same recommended supplement.