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Product name
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Ω-3 Fatty Acid
Usage
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated
fats (or "healthy fats")
you have to get from foods or supplements because your body doesn't make them.
They're part of the support structure of every cell in your body; they give you
energy; and they help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system
working the way they should.
There are three main types of omega-3s:
(1) Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): found in fish
(2) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): also in fish
(3) Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): in plant foods
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefits
Not only does your body need
omega-3 fatty acids to function, it also gets tons of health benefits from
them, including those that support your brain and heart.
1. Heart health
Some research shows that
eating fish high in omega-3s may reduce your odds of cardiovascular disease by
lowering your cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in your blood). But taking
fish oil supplements doesn't seem to have the same benefits. In fact, one large
study ended early because fish oil supplements actually raised participants'
chances of having atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause a
stroke.
2. Autoimmune diseases
Omega-3s in fish and fish oil
supplements may help with symptoms of several autoimmune disease like
rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease. But we need more research to
understand how they work and if omegas-3s from fish are better than those in
supplements.
3. Depression
Several clinical trials have
studied how well omega-3s work in helping people who aren't getting relief from
antidepressants. A meta-analysis of different studies found that omega-3s can
help relieve some symptoms of depression. But more research is needed because
some of the studies had mixed results.
4. Brain development in infancy
You need to get plenty of
omega-3s while you're pregnant for your growing baby. It's important for their
brain development and future thinking and reasoning skills.
5. Asthma in children
A diet high in omega-3s lowers
a child's chances of having symptoms of asthma from indoor pollutants.
Researchers suggest kids are better protected when they eat more foods with
omega-3s and less of those with omega-6 fatty acids, like soybean and corn
oils.
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Omega 3 Fatty Acid
Ω-3 fatty acid
EPA
DHA
Omega-3
polyunsaturated fats
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