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Omega 3 fatty acids are long chain polyunsaturated essential fats that are required by our body for its proper growth and development but cannot be produced by the body internally. Thus, they have to be supplied explicitly through the food we eat. Benefits of these essential fatty acids are enormous, below is a short list – 1. Neuro-behavioral benefits – Reduces signs of ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and Bipolar disorder, reduces mood swings, anxiety bouts and depression. 2.Keeps heart healthy – Keeps blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol under control, inhibits the plaque buildup on the arterial wall. 3. Protection and cure of certain forms (colon, breast, prostate) of cancer – It stops the growth of cancerous cells, inhibits the conversion of normal healthy cells to cancerous mass and kills cancerous mass. 4. It controls the inflammation cycle – Their anti-inflammatory property regulates the body’s inflammation cycle and thus helps in curing and reducing pain in conditions like arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), etc. 5. Helps in reducing weight – Reduces the levels of insulin (responsible for storage of fat), breaks down stored fat to be used as energy and inhibits the conversion of carbohydrate to be fat. 6. Smooth, supple and radiant skin – Strengthens enzymes to release necessary proteins for collagen formation, thus helps in reducing signs of aging. It boosts the natural hydration and helps in keeping the skin moist. It also inhibits the production of androgens (responsible for the outburst of acne). There are 3 major forms of omega-3 fatty acids - alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA and EPA are two more readily absorbed fats by the body. Majority of the benefits of omega3 is because of DHA. 40% of brain (controller of body) is made up of DHA. Even the retina of the eye consists of 50% of DHA. ALA, on the other hand, is used mostly for energy. Once eaten, the body can convert ALA to DHA and EPA. However, this is a very complex and not very efficient process. Thus, it is our interest that we eat food high in DHA directly instead of eating ALA foods and then wait for the body to convert it to much required DHA. Rich sources of ALA are Flaxseeds, Walnuts, Soya, green vegetables, and Tofu. Cold-water fish like hoki, tuna, mackerel, and salmon are rich in both DHA and EPA omega 3 fatty acids. Increasing pollution in ocean waters has resulted in impure fish; hence, it is not a safe option to eat fish regularly to attain high DHA and EPA fatty acid levels. Instead, one should rely on the high quality fish- oil supplements. Because of various refining processes involved in its manufacturing, the end product does not contain the harmful toxins that were present in fish flesh. Thus having supplements is safe – it will help you to increase DHA and EPA levels and that too with any worries of toxicity. To learn more on how to select effective high DHA fish oil supplement and avail all the benefits of omega3 fatty acids, visit my web-site Omega 3 Brief. Chuck Blake is an active researcher and consumer of fish oil products.Visit his website http://omega3brief.com today to learn more about the powerful benefits of omega-3 fish oils.
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