Omega-3 the Miracle Supplement

What is Omega 3?

Omega-3 essential fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, are necessary for a variety of body processes including effective blood clotting, inflammation reduction and maintaining cellular membrane fluids. Omega-3's can't be produced the body and must be obtained from diet. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include poor memory, dry skin, fatigue, heart problems, depression, mood swings and poor circulation.
Omega-3 cannot be produced in the body so it must be supplemented through diet
Fish Oil is the most common and popular place to obtain the omega 3 EPA and DHA. According to the American Heart Association, fish high in omega-3 include salmon, herring, mackerel, tuna, and sardines. Flax seeds are another popular source of obtaining omega 3. Of course over the counter pills are a great source and now there are even prescription forms of the Omega 3.

What are the health benefits of taking omega 3?

The Health benefits of Omega 3 are plentiful and widespread they include the following:

1. It helps in the reduction of triglycerides by up to 50 %. Reducing your chance of heart disease and diabetes.
2. Research has shown that omega 3 is good for lowering the risk of heart attack by 28%
3. Omega 3 reduces inflammation and pain associated with exercise
4. Increases brain function, memory and can increase IQ
5. Increases both male and female fertility along with improving and balancing hormone levels
6. Lowers depression levels for people with depression issues

How much omega 3 should I be taking?

The American Heart Association suggests partaking of 2 serving of fish per week to get you that fix. However this is simply not enough omega 3, to do all the magical things that omega 3 does. It all comes down to what you are trying to accomplish when using omega 3. If you are younger and trying to reduce your chances of heart disease then approximately 900mg is suggested. If you have high triglycerides and are trying to lower them as much as 1,800 mg can be taken, but if you are taking this much you will want to be discussing the matter with a Dr. and considering the prescription style omega

Omega 3 is simply a must in anyone’s diet because of all the benefits and lack of adverse side effects. Without adding too much extra information a problem that continues to be studied is an imbalance of our omega 6 to omega 3 consumption in the modern diet. Omega 6 is obtained through grains and seeds. Most diets in the Western world are high on grains and low on Marine life thus creating a greater gap between a proper 4:1 ratio to something like 20:1. As you add omega 3 to your diet this ratio is brought back closer to the suggested ratio and your chances of having diabetes, cancer and depression is greatly reduced.