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Don’t Overlook the Heart Health Benefits of Fish Oil

Applying for long-term disability benefits can be a complicated and lengthy process. To better your chance at having your initial application approved and to get assistance with all of the paperwork, you should consult with a Hallendale long-term disability attorney. Heart disease is a common cause for disability in the United States.

In a report from Health News, fish oil is found to have a number of benefits, including new research which shows benefits in heart health.

Previous research has found that fish oil, along with omega-3 fatty acids, have been shown to possibly ward off Alzheimer's, relieve joint pain, reduce some types of cancer, lessen the effects of mental disorders and provide other important health benefits.

These findings are a result of analyzing 7,000 patients with heart failure, a condition where an enlarged heart lessens the effectiveness of blood being pumped throughout the body.

Half of the patients were given daily amounts of omega-3, along with their other prescribed medications. The other half were given a placebo. After a 4 year follow-up, 29% of the patients taking a placebo had died of heart failure or other cardiovascular problems. Findings showed 2% less (27%) who had taken omega-3 had died. 

While the difference isn't significant, researchers were able to compare this to another study in which half of the patients were given a statin and the other half a placebo. There were no differences in those results, which demonstrate a slight improvement for those who took omega-3.

You should consult with a Hallendale long-term disability attorney if you have questions concerning disability benefits.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve. When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you to cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a South Florida disability attorney today - 1-888-234-5758.