Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for healthy bodies, but our bodies don't naturally make it. We have to get omega 3's from food sources. The most common places to get it are fish, such as salmon, halibut, and tuna. It can also be obtained from algae, krill, some plants, and nut oils. So, if you're a vegetarian and looking for an omega supplement, you are limited to the plants and nut oils of course.
From the University of Maryland Medical Center:
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.
It is important to have the proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and most omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, which many nutritionally oriented physicians consider to be way too high on the omega-6 side.
Read more: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm#ixzz1iWXTU0ob
The Udo's Oil Blend shown above is a great Omega supplement and it's completely plant based. I add it to my raw oatmeal, a salad, or I even put it in smoothies.
Here are some disease processes that Omega 3 Fatty Acids have been shown to help:
Heart disease
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Schizophrenia
ADHD
Cognitive decline
Diabetes
Lupus (SLE)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Skin disorders
Asthma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colon Cancer
Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Menstrual Cramps
Macular Degeneration
To read more about each of these diseases and how Omega 3 has been shown to help, click here.
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