Essential Facts About Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Essential Benefits

* Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil can lower blood pressure and triglyceride levels, to as much as 50%.
* Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart disease. People who have had a heart attack also reduce their risk of a repeat when they take omega 3 supplements. Fish oil may reduce arrhythmia and eating fish at least once a week also decreases the risk of a stroke.
* Omega 3s have been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing stiffness and joint pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. They also amplify the effects of anti-inflammatory medicine.
* Studies have shown that populations with higher omega 3s in their diets have lower incidences of depression. Fish oil may reduce the depressive symptoms of people with bipolar disorder and may also boost the effectiveness of antidepressants.
* Pregnant women who take DHA and EPA supplements boost the development of their babies, especially their visual and neurological development.
* Omega 3s from food or supplements have been shown to improve bone density, which may alleviate some symptoms of osteoporosis.
* Fish oil may help improve lung function of people who suffer from asthma.
* Some studies suggest that fish oil may reduce the symptoms of ADHD in young children and improve their cognitive development.
* Preliminary research has suggested that omega 3s have the potential to help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
* Although still under study, omega 3s may also have the potential to benefit other medical conditions like Crohn’s disease, lupus, some cancers, kidney damage from diabetes, obesity, skin conditions, and painful periods.