Omega 3 Make You Healthy
Nutrition is important to every aspect of out lives and it is important to know what some of the available nutrients beyond vitamins and minerals are and how they impact our health. One of those critical nutrients is the class of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are part of the building blocks for our nerve cells and brain tissues.
Cold water fish including cod, mackerel and salmon are the major source of omega 3 fatty acids. Oils from the fishes’ flesh are the best, since these will have very little vitamin A. While fish liver oil is known to have a lot of omega 3 oils, it also has a lot of vitamin A, which largely prevents it from being a good source.
A delicious way to supplement the diet with beneficial fatty acids is to add salmon to your diet. This is an especially rich source and is very delicious as well. Simply eating three to five servings a week will be sufficient enough and will be very easy to add to a healthy diet. An option for vegetarians is walnuts, although they are not nearly as rich in omega 3 as sources of fish.
One of the many benefits of consuming fatty acids that contain omega 3 or even taking them as a nutritional supplement, has a very healthy beneficial impact on cholesterol levels. In addition, they also help in reducing the level of triglycerides, which are very important for the cardiovascular system and a healthy heart. These fatty acids are sometimes known as “super unsaturated” fats, and, when taken in moderation, are healthy fats.
Another benefit of omega 3 from salmon or other fish or as a supplement is that it makes platelets less “sticky” and helps prevent unwanted blood clots. (Those taking blood thinners or other prescription medications should always check with their doctors before taking any supplements.) This is believed to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke.
If you are looking for supplements with fatty acids containing omega 3, fish oil capsules are the most common form. Fatty Acids are known to have strong anti-inflammatory effects in the body. They are currently being researched to combat the pain and disability of migraine headaches. According to some studies, as many as 87% of patients are getting relief from migraine headaches from these supplements.
The main source for omega 3 fatty acids comes from cold water fish. Whether you take these fatty acids as a supplement or eat foods containing these as part of your diet, they are healthy fats in moderation, and are sometimes referred to as super unsaturated fats. Fish oil capsules are the most common form of supplements for these fatty acids. The fatty acids are believed to have strong anti inflammatory effects in the body and are now being studied to combat the pain and disability of migraine headaches. Some studies have shown as many as 87% of patients getting migraine relief from these supplements.
- Michael Byrd
