Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases...if your
belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces of fish weekly
to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called
EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and
belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and
other prescription meds. “EPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free
anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire
gastrointestinal tract,” explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D.,
president of the Inflammation Research Foundation in Marblehead , MA . For
best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and
herring.