Omega 3 Benefits And Best Omega 3 Sources

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Omega 3 benefits are wide-ranging and proven by clinical

studies. Understanding the best Omega 3 sources means you can

include more of these healthy foods in your daily meal

planning. From heart health to depression treatment to

pregnancy health, Omega 3 benefits are too good to ignore if

you are interested in health.

What are Omega 3's and what are the best Omega 3 sources? The

Omega 3 essesential fatty acids (EFA's) are polyunsaturated

fats or the so-called " good fats " . These desirable fats cannot

be made by the human body, so they must be obtained from foods

or supplemental sources. These fats are required for normal

development of the brain, eyes and nerve tissue in humans.

Clinical studies show that Omega 3 benefits come primarily from

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

The best Omega 3 sources are animal foods, not plant sources.

For example, flaxseed is a source, but the body must convert

the flax oil Omega 3 into DHA and EPA. This can be difficult

for unhealthy or elderly persons. Three of the top Omega 3

sources are cold-water fish oil, grass-fed red meat and natural

eggs. Omega 3 oils provide DHA and EPA in a natural form that

your body can easily assimilate. No conversion is required by

the body. Most of the clinical studies on Omega 3 benefits are

based on fish oils from consuming fish and fish oil

supplements.

Here are Omega 3 benefits proven by clinical studies:

1. Improves Heart Health - fish oil and Omega 3 benefits

include reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, reducing

the risk of heart-related sudden death and lowering unhealthy

triglyceride levels. In fact, the American Heart Association

recommends two servings of fish a week for healthy persons and

one serving per day of fish or fish oil supplement containing

at least 900mg of fish oil for persons with heart disease.

2. Improves Mood - persons suffering from mood disorders such

as depression benefit from fish oil supplementation and Omega

3. The lack of omega 3 fatty acids (DHA) has been linked by

researchers to depression.

3. Reduces Risk of Developing Altzheimer's Disease - clinical

studies suggest that fish oil and DHA may protect the nervous

system in humans.

4. Improves Memory and Brain Function - DHA and fish oil have

been proven to stimulate memory and the ability to learn.

Research has shown that mothers who take supplemental DHA

during their pregnancy and lactation may increase their baby's

IQ.

5. Reduces Allergies - fish oil protects against the symptoms

of hay fever, sinus infections, asthma, certain food allergies

and allergic skin conditions like hives and eczema.

6. Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms - Omega 3 benefits

come from the EPA and DHA in fish oil that reduce the amount of

compounds causing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and other

forms of inflammatory arthritis.

7. Improves Eye Health - consuming fish oil is related to

lowered risk of developing age related macular degeneration, an

increasing common eye disease in people over 50.

8. Reduces PMS Symptoms in Women - Omega 3 is converted into

substances called 'prostaglandins type-3' that control

contractions of the uterus, which cause the cramping.

9. Improves Skin and Hair Health - fish oil helps protect the

skin against damage from UV exposure, and skin disorders such

as psoriasis can consider fish oil supplenentation a treatment

option.

10. Lowers Cancer Risk - studies on Omega 3 benefits have

linked lowered risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer to the

consumption of fish oil.

Besides adding cold-water fish to meal planning, an easy way to

enjoy Omega 3 benefits is by adding fish oil supplementation to

your diet. Protect yourself from health problems related to the

lack of the essential fatty acids DHA and EFA. The best of the

Omega 3 sources is high-quality fish oil. However, it must be

pure and totally free from contaminants. Read as much as you

can about even more fish oil benefits that provide an amazing

array of health benefits.

Copyright 2005 Infosearch Publishing

About The Author: See Omega 3 clinical studies at

http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/omega-3-controlled-studies.html

and find reliable sources of high quality fish oil. Olinda Rola

is President of InfoSearch Publishing and webmaster of

http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com - a website of natural

health articles and resources.

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