Fish Oil May Be an Effective Home Alternative for Gynecomastia

(Newswire.net — February 2, 2018) Orlando, FL — Gynecomastia is a condition that is characterized by an enlargement in the breasts of men. There are several treatment options for the condition, and one may be a natural alternative called fish oil.

Fish oil may be an effective home alternative for gynecomastia. Many men find this condition extremely embarrassing. It causes swelling in the breast tissue and can lead to irregularities in the hormone levels of the body during puberty.

“Fish oil’s potentially therapeutic benefits are thought to come from its omega-3 fatty acids,” said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O’Sullivan.

According to experts, gynecomastia affects one or both breasts. It may enlarge the breast unevenly and cause symptoms such as breast tenderness and swollen breast glandular tissue. Once the symptoms are accompanied with swelling, pain, and discharge from the nipple, sufferers should seek immediate medical help.

Experts believe that gynecomastia is caused by the changes in the levels of androgens and estrogens, which are hormones in the body. The changes may take place due to radiation, age, puberty, low testosterone, chemotherapy, exposure to pollutants and chronic liver disease.

There are many risk factors of the condition such as side effects of medications, malnutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, kidney failure, exposure to pollutants, use of marijuana and being overweight.

While gynecomastia is not a serious or life-threatening condition, many men find it extremely troublesome. Some even resort to the use of medications or surgery. The good news is that there are natural alternatives sufferers may want to consider.

Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to be highly therapeutic.  These fats are thought to aid in testosterone production and well as reduce estrogen levels. The increase in the levels of estrogen in men is thought to be responsible for the growth of their breasts.

Men who suffer from gynecomastia may consume fish that contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Some of these fish items are cod, tuna, sardines and halibut. They may also utilize fish oil supplements, which are believed to have high concentrations of omega-3 fats.

One of the best potential benefits of taking omega-3s through supplementation is that supplements normally contain high amounts of healthy fat. Supplements are also thought to contain little to no environmental pollutants such as mercury.

Many fish types are believed to contain high amounts of heavy metals and toxins. Consumers should obtain fish oil supplements from manufacturers that use a molecular distillation process. This process works by reducing or eliminating the environmental pollutants from fish oil.

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