Before moving onto the uses of fish oil for hair let us understand what fish oil is.
What is fish oil?
Fish oil is the fat that is extracted from various species of oily fish, from their fish tissue. Fishes such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, herring are used to extract oils. Fish oil contains Omega 3S which is an essential fatty acid. Our body cannot make up for this type of fatty acid. So we can take capsules of fish oil to have the Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have two types: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). And fish and seafood contain DHA and EPA. But it is important to remember that the companies which produce fish oil may extract oil from any type of oily fish so it is not necessary that every oil may have equal amounts of DHA or EPA. Some may have less amount of DHA or EPA too. Fish oil also contains a lot of vitamins.
Now as you may have understood shortly about what fish oil is, let’s move on to the benefits.
Benefits of fish oil for hair:
Fish oil contains Omega 3S health to regulate body function but it also helps for hair growth, to promote hair strength, and nourish hair follicles. Nowadays people have started consuming fish or capsules of fish oil to promote hair growth and also for the prevention of hair fall. Omega 3 found in fish oil helps to provide nutrients to hair follicles, and also prevents hair follicle inflammation, because of which we have to face hair fall. As it provides good circulation in the scalp it is contributing to hair growth. According to some research, it is found that the women who consume fish oil supplements have noted the growth of their hair and have also noted that their hair fall is reduced. According to their results, it can be said that fish oil supports hair growth to a great extent.
How to include fish oil in your diet?
You can include fish oil to your diet by directly adding fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring to your diet. Another way of having fish oil is by taking supplements that are available in the market. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), adults can have up to 3000 mg of fish oil per day. But if you try to apply fish oil directly to your scalp, note one thing that fish oil will lead to smelly hair.
Side effects of fish oil:
Although fish oil contributes to your hair growth it also has some side effects. The most common ones are:
- Bad breath
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
If you exceed the amount of intake of fish oil, it may lead to severe side effects like increased blood sugar and an increase in the risk of bleeding. If you have any health problems, it’s better to consult a doctor before starting to have fish oil supplements. Ask your doctor for a certain amount to have fish oil according to your health.
From this, it can be said that fish oil is good enough for our hair and body if you consume it without exceeding the limit.
