Do You Need Omega 3 Fatty Acids?

Omega 3 For Young Adults

Young adults are relatively healthy compared to other age groups, but thinking ahead health-wise is always a good idea.

* Taking fatty fish, particularly fish oil, whether from food or supplements improves cardiovascular health. There is a lower rate of and a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease for young adults who take a standard dose (one gram) of omega 3 from fish oil.
* There is promising evidence from studies of people who take higher doses of omega 3 having lower levels of certain cancers, like cancers of the breast, ovaries, prostate, esophagus, and colon among others.
* With regards to depression and other psychiatric conditions, omega 3s may also have beneficial effects on brain chemistry. Lower than normal levels of omega 3s have been linked to higher incidences of depression, in comparison with populations with healthier diets. Some studies have shown that fish oil boosts the effectiveness of antidepressants. Others show that omega 3s also help with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The benefits of omega 3s to other health conditions are still being studied.