Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid. A True Superfood

What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids and What do they do? We all need the benefits of Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods such as fish and flaxseed and in dietary supplements such as fish oil, for example, Neolife’s Omega-3 Salmon Oil Plus.

The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soyabean, and canola oils. DHA and EPA are found in fish and other seafood.

ALA is an essential fatty acid, meaning that your body can’t make it, so you must get it from the foods and beverages you consume Your body can convert some ALA into EPA and then to DHA, but only in very small amounts. Therefore, getting EPA and DHA from foods (and dietary supplements (if you take them) is the only practical way to increase levels of these omega-3 fatty acids in your body.

Benefits of Omega-3. How Omega-3 benefits your body.

1. Heart Health: Reduces inflammation, triglycerides, and blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease.

 2. Brain Function: Supports cognitive processing, memory, and focus, potentially reducing depression and anxiety.

 3. Joint Health: Eases inflammation and pain in conditions like arthritis.

 4. Eye Health: May reduce age-related macular degeneration risk.

 5. Foetal Development: Crucial for foetal brain and eye development during     pregnancy.

 6. Immune System: Supports immune function and reduces inflammation.

 7. Skin Health: May improve acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.

 8. Cancer Prevention: Some studies suggest a reduced risk of certain cancers.

 9. Improved Mental Health: May help with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

10. Reduced Inflammation: Helps with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

Fish (especially fatty fish) and seafoods are the most abundant sources of Omega-3 including all of its components. Unfortunately, most people do not consume sufficient fish to meet their daily omega-3 requirements. They therefore miss out out on benefits of Omega-3.

Thus, it behoves us to consider taking an omega-3 supplement to meet our Daily Recommended Amount. (RDA) and reap fully the benefits of Omega-3.

There are a number of supplements available but not all are equivalent in quality. Some are made from synthetic ingredients.  Others are sourced from caged salmon.

We, at Amazilife, recommend Salmon Oil Plus manufactured by Neolife. Neolife only sources omega-3 oil from disease free wild caught salmon. No cage raised (and potentially diseased) salmon are used.

Should you be looking for a fuller description of Omega-3 and its derivitives you might consult this informative source.

Please consult a healthcare professional before adding supplements to your diet.