The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

How important is omega-3 fatty acids in our diets? According to nutritionists, it’s very important for a number of health related reasons. Many within the fitness industry or those individuals who are very health conscious have heard the buzz about using Omega-3 for quite a while. The reason is because of its many benefits such as:

Day to Day Changes

Decrease Pain and Inflammation – Omega-3 fatty acids help regulate the body’s inflammation cycle which can actually prevent or relieve inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

Boots Brain Functions – Omega-3 helps with memory, reasoning and focus. Research has shown improvement with children (adults) with ADD, ADHD and dyslexia.

Cardiovascular Health – helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

Hair, Skin, Nails – The essential fatty acids of Omega-3 provide important nourishment to reverse the effects of dry, brittle hair and nails and skin.

Life Changes

Helps Reduce Breast, Colon and Prostate Cancer – In these common forms of cancer, Omega-3 has been found to react in opposition to the formation of cancerous cells. It prevents unwanted cellular growth and help to destroy cancerous cells. It has also been found to discourage cell changes from normal and healthy to a cancerous growth.

Help with Mental Illness – Omega-3 fish oil supplements have been used to help alleviate the symptoms of depression, bipolar and psychosis. (Journal of Affective Disorder, University of Sheffield psychiatry dept.)

Protects against Stroke and Heart Attack – Medical studies have determined Omega-3 to be considerably beneficial in lowering the risks of heart disease and strokes when taken in significant amounts over a lifetime.

Where to find Omega-3

Omega-3 can be found primarily in oily cold-water fish such as tuna and salmon, which are foods routinely promoted by health professionals. Other foods which naturally contain Omega-3 fatty acids and rank high on a dietitian’s list are: flaxseed, nuts and avocados. Higher concentrations of Omega-3 are sold in supplements form (pure fish oil) and these are usually in higher concentrations.

Dosage Information

Incorporating Omega-3 fatty acids into is always encouraged by health professional but it is important to contact your doctor for dosage information. According to the hospital magazin A Healthy You, people in good health should take between 2.5 and 3.5 grams of fish oil per day.

Take the first step to a healthier you. It not only could be the best health decision you’ve ever made, but it just could be life altering.

(I’ve personally used Omega-3 for my health issues and it worked better and faster than my prescription anti-inflammatory.)




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