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Overview Of Who Can Benefit From The: Benefits Of Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: This is because your body needs them, but cannot make it — you have to get these essential fats from food sources, or supplements.
AHA Recommendation Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people,
and those mg dosage at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease.
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish,the most common, salmon, tuna, and halibut, and other seafood. Omega 3 are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), these have a crucial role in our brain function and also in normal growth and development. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (particularly fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon) at least 2 times a week.
Research also shows that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation and also could help to lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.
It is important to keep a certain balance of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid). Read my article about this balance: http://www.ruths-health-cafe.com/2010/06/more-about-essential-fatty-acids-and-why-balance-is-important/
Omega-3 fatty acids will help to reduce inflammation, and most omega-6 fatty acids will promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 – 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.
Here are more uses for Omega 3:
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Depression
Schizophrenia
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health
But remember, always cotact your health professional…these posts are never meant to diagnose, treat, or give medical advice.
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