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1. Why you need DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in your Diet November 05, 2009 Let’s face it. It seems that everyone is interested in DHA omega-3 fatty acids lately. There are more fortified foods containing them than ever before. But, what are the actual benefits and what’s the best way to get them? Let’s find out. The benefits of Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA have to do with the essential organs of our bodies; the heart and the brain. It’s like brain fuel and a heart cleanser. One of the major components of brain cells is fat. About 40% of the fat in the brain is Docosahexaenoic acid. Without it, the brain cannot repair damaged cells, function efficien... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

2. Essential Fatty Acid - The Food For Your Heart November 05, 2009 An essential fatty acid is one that our body does not manufacture, it has to be obtained from the food we eat. The best way of obtaining these fatty acids once, was by eating several meals of fish per week. Now however because of the contamination is our oceans and indeed in our fish, we can no longer afford to eat so much fish. The two most potent Omega 3 fatty acids in fish and in fish oil are DHA and EPA fatty acids. An essential fatty acid is a form of polyunsaturated fats found in Omega 3. The fish obtain these fats through eating algae and plankton, the fish that contain the most of... (read more) Author: Gordon Hall

3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Benefit Your Health and The Way You Feel November 05, 2009 You need omega-3 fatty acids in order to maintain a healthy heart. You may be wondering does my body produce this on its own? What foods have this fat in them? Isn’t fat bad for me? I would like to answer these questions and more in the following paragraphs. Our bodies don’t produce this fat so we need to get it from the foods we eat or in the form of dietary supplements. Of course, many fats are bad for you, but this type is known as a polyunsaturated fatty acid and is an essential part of good cardiac health. Foods that are rich in this important fat include salmon, trout, sardine... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Ruby

4. Learn More about Omega 3 Fatty Acids November 01, 2009 Let’s face it, there has been a great deal of scientific debate concerning which omega 3 fatty acids are essential in the human diet. Years ago, researchers found that alpha-lipoic acid, which is found in vegetable oils, like flaxseed, could be converted within the body to Eicosapentaenoic acid and then to Docosahexaenoic acid, using an intermediary called Docosapentaenoic acid to elongate the chain. To use the letters, ALA can be converted to EPA and then to DHA, through the use of DPA to make the chain of carbon bonds longer. This process is obviously inefficient. In recent s... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

5. Discover the Best Prenatal Omega 3 October 31, 2009 Did you know that prenatal omega 3 fatty acid intake should be higher than what is recommended for non-pregnant women? A woman’s needs are also higher when she is breast feeding. If her dietary needs for DHA are not met, she could experience a variety of health problems. DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 that is essential for normal brain development in the fetus and in the infant. It continues to be important throughout a person’s life. A lack of it throughout a person’s life could be one of the causes of Alzheimer’s. Research concerning that is currently ongoing. DHA i... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

6. Does Omega 3 Work When You Take It To Improve Your Health October 27, 2009 Literally hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world have discovered the health benefits of Omega 3. Some of these people are asking, does Omega 3 work to improve our health? The answer to that is a resounding yes! Omega 3 does work to improve your health, and if you read on, I will attempt to show you exactly how it works. Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for your mental health and your cardiovascular health. The trouble is, that most people in the western world are deficient in the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA, even the minor fatty acid ALA. This is because the meat... (read more) Author: Gordon Hall

7. Why Omega 3 Greens Are Not The Best Way To Get These Essential Fatty Acids October 26, 2009 With so much attention in the press recently, it's hardly surprising that omega 3 greens are being asked about more. There is however a fundamental problem with getting the omega 3 benefits this way, and unless you are a vegetarian, you should look to the other sources I reveal here. The problem with omega 3 greens is that they give you a type of fatty acid called ALA, which is far less useful than the two main ones, DHA and EPA. Despite what many would have you believe, it is rarely converted by the body into the useful ones and therefore while providing some benefits, you are not seeing... (read more) Author: Rich Hawkins

8. Honest Fish Oil Reviews October 23, 2009 Let’s face it. There have literally been thousands of fish oil reviews conducted over the course of the last 70 years or so, that have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that omega-3 fatty acids are a tremendous boon to your health. These anti-inflammatory nutrients have the ability to prevent some of the most serious ailments that we face, and to aid in the treatment of many others. There is more than one type of omega fatty acid, with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids being predominant. The reason that these essential nutrients were given the name fatty acids is that early on researchers found ... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

9. Discover the Benefits of Omega-3 for Children October 19, 2009 Let’s face it. A number of studies have revealed the benefits of omega 3 for children. It is because of those studies that DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) is now found in many infant formulas. It has always been in human breast milk, but until recently, it was not believed to be essential for normal growth and development. The essential nutrients are the ones that the body cannot create. They must be present in the diet. The body can use a different omega-3 called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) to create DHA. So, again, until recently, ALA was the only fatty acid present in infant formulas. ... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

10. How to Find the Correct Dosage of Fish Oil October 19, 2009 At one time, parents gave their kids a dosage of fish oil to keep their digestive systems regular, protect against rickets and prevent vitamin A deficiency. Back then, no one knew about the benefits in brain development or the essential nature of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA, in particular. Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids called DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid). Fatty fishes are actually the only dietary source of those polyunsaturated fatty acids. The fishes get theirs from marine algae or by eating smaller fishes. A different omega-3 called ALA... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

11. Is Fish Oil Good for Arthritis? October 19, 2009 Using fish oil for arthritis is both effective and safe. Indeed, using good quality fish oil softgels is one of the easiest habits to inhibit arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Here is why. Fish based oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and - 2 especially essential omega 3 fatty acids. Those fatty acids are recognized for their antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. They diminish inflammation all through the body and inhibit health troubles such as rheumatoid arthritis. These omega 3 fatty acids may lessen the pain and the swelling typica... (read more) Author: Robin Boddy

12. A Guide to Omega 3 DHA October 19, 2009 Let’s face it. The omega 3 DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is essential for normal brain development in infants, which is why you will see that most formulas are now DHA-fortified. Breast milk doesn’t have to be fortified, because it contains the fatty acid, but moms do have to be sure to get enough in their diets. In order to support the infant, the body will pull nutrients from the mother’s body, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. If mom is not well nourished to begin with, she is likely to suffer from symptoms of nutritional deficiencies. When it comes to the omega 3 DHA, those... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

13. The Growing Importance of Omega3 Acid October 12, 2009 Let me tell you a quick story. The omega3 acid is a polyunsaturated fat that has a carbon double bond in the third position from the methyl end of the fatty-acid chain. These long-chained fatty acids are unlike other dietary fats, in that they are good for our health and essential for normal bodily functions. The omega6s are similar, in that they are unsaturated fats, with a carbon double bond. But, the position of the carbon bond is in the sixth position from the end. They are also essential for normal bodily functions. In the early days of nutritional research, scientists foc... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

14. Learn How to Optimize Fetal Brain Development October 11, 2009 What if I told you science has finally figured out that the way to optimize fetal brain development is through having the expectant mother supplement her diet with fish oil? DHA is the omega-3 essential fatty acid that plays the biggest role when it comes to cognitive development, but EPA also plays a role. Let’s look at these two fatty acids, and see just what they can do to make your child the best that he or she can be. DHA is a substance that can be found in a mother’s breast milk, and the concentrations of this fatty acid can be made greater if the mother adds fish to her diet. Do... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

15. Omega-3 and Omega-6: Striking the Right Balance October 09, 2009 Do you remember when you were young and your parents forced you to take ?sh oil by the teaspoon, saying that it was good for you? Guess what? They were right! Omega-3 and Omega-6 are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are poly-unsaturated fats. Since your body cannot manufacture EFAs, they need to be obtained from the food you eat or the supplements you take. Linoleic Acid (LA) is a primary member of the Omega-6 fatty acids and can be found in leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetable oils like corn oil, soybean oil and sun?ower oil. Vegetarian diets tend to be very high i... (read more) Author: Nathalie Beauchamp

16. The Best Source of Omega 3 - Boost Your Healthy Diet with Nutritious Food and Fish Oil Supplements October 09, 2009 Let's face it, we need to include fats in our diet. Not the bad saturated fats, but the good omega3 fatty acids. This article will outline the best source of omega 3 foods and fish oils essential for your health and well-being. Exactly what are the fats you need? There are three essential fats your body needs: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which are polyunsaturated fat or the good fats. When we talk about the good fats, these are the omega3 fatty acids your body needs. However, many people are far below the recommended levels o... (read more) Author: Marcia Kruger

17. What Is DHA Used For - A Simple Answer October 05, 2009 Are you looking out for answers to basic questions like - What is DHA? What is DHA used for? And from where can I get DHA? Well, this is the right place. In this article we will find answers to above questions and many more like them. What is DHA? DHA is an acronym for docosahexaenoic acid. It is a long chain, highly unsaturated essential omega 3 fatty acid. Other omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Studies have shown that majority of benefits of omega3 are derived from DHA and EPA. Out of these, DHA is more valuable because our body can... (read more) Author: Chuck Blake

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