There's been a lot of talk lately about fish oil health benefits, but is all of the hype true? Yes, according to leading researchers at dozens of medical enters across the nation -- and indeed the world.

The most common use for fish oil is in the quest to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides levels in cardiac patients, thus reducing their risk of a heart attack or stroke. Of course, using these supplements offers a lot more benefits than that.

According to a team of researchers in Israel, fish oil health benefits aren't limited to cardiac care (although that is very important). It can also help decrease the effects of depression in both adults and children.

Working in 70% of study participants to lower their feelings of depression by as much as 50%, the Israeli researchers have concluded that fish oil is indeed a good treatment option for those suffering with depression as well as other chronic psychotic disorders. Even when they can not be used alone, the Omega 3's seems to help more traditional mental health medications work better.