The human body does not produce all of the necessary types of fatty acids on its own, and therefore you need to make sure that your body gets enough fatty acids from either the food you take or from nutritional supplements. These types of essential fatty acids are “good” fats meaning that they’re good for your body, and are necessary for your health.Basically there are two families of essential fatty acids, and Omega 3 is one of them. The other is Omega 6. Together these two families are jointly called Vitamin F.
Benefits :
Sources :
Plants, Nut Oils and Fish are the main dietary sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Cold water fish like mackerel, salmon, tuna, halibut, herring and sardines, are very good sources of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Whereas walnuts, walnut oil, soybeans, soybean oil flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are rich in ALA. Algae and Krill obtained from the sea are also very good sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids.
Precautions :
Regarding the usage of Omega 3 Fatty Acids – People who have bleeding disorders, or take medications for thinning of blood like clopidogrel (Plavix) or warfarin (Coumadin), should take Omega 3 Fatty Acids with caution. Over use of omega 3 fatty acids could increase the risks of bleeding.
Benefits :
- It reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function.
- Although Omega 3 Fatty Acids are best used to prevent heart diseases, but they have been proven to have a beneficial effect in preventing the following conditions as well:
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Skin disorders
- Asthma
- Breast cancer
- Macular degeneration (a serious age related eye condition that can progress to blindness)
Sources :
Plants, Nut Oils and Fish are the main dietary sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Cold water fish like mackerel, salmon, tuna, halibut, herring and sardines, are very good sources of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Whereas walnuts, walnut oil, soybeans, soybean oil flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are rich in ALA. Algae and Krill obtained from the sea are also very good sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids.
Precautions :
Regarding the usage of Omega 3 Fatty Acids – People who have bleeding disorders, or take medications for thinning of blood like clopidogrel (Plavix) or warfarin (Coumadin), should take Omega 3 Fatty Acids with caution. Over use of omega 3 fatty acids could increase the risks of bleeding.
