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Omega 3 benefits
Omega 3 disorders Cardiac disorders, depression
Diseases Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, cholesterol, cardiovascular problems
Beneficial Reduce premenstrual symptoms, vision
Omega 3 description
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body, unfortunately the body is unable to produce them and therefore they must be supplied through food.
There are three important types of omega 3. First of all α-linolenic acid or more commonly ALA, it must imperatively be brought to the body through food, since the human body does not manufacture it, it is therefore essential.
While the other two are eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA which is synthesized by humans from ALA (therefore very high ALA consumption). Finally, the last being docosahexaenoic acid called DHA, itself is also made from ALA. Therefore it is important that alpha-linolenic acid is supplied by the human diet.
Food sources
Regarding the omega 3 food they come either from the sea or from plants. The richest type of omega 3 intake is that of marine origin, this includes all kinds of fish oils, sardines and salmon, Atlantic mackerel or herring, as well as those from the Pacific, salmon pink, and sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, white tuna, and finally prawns.
On the vegetable side: there is linseed and hemp oil, rapeseed and walnuts, soybeans and green vegetables, but they contain much less omega 3.
Deficiency
Unfortunately, in Western countries we do not consume enough omega 3, and this deficiency can have harmful effects on health. Scientists have studied the causes of mortality and out of a panel of 12 types of death observed, insufficiency is in 6th position. In the United States alone (similar to Europeans in percentage), a correct intake of omega 3 would save 63,000 to 97,000 more living people each year (mortality caused by cardiovascular diseases).
It should be noted that an omega 3 deficiency would cause fatigue, memory problems, dry skin, mood swings, poor blood circulation up to depressive states.
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Omega 3 and its medicinal virtues
The importance of omega 3 is considerable for cardiovascular protection, especially from the marine environment (fish oil), it prevents risks and relapses. Different studies around the world have shown that a regular omega 3 supplement or a diet including fish, twice a week would prevent the risks or relapses of heart problems and cholesterol problems.
Omega 3s are beneficial in relieving morning stiffness and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, by its action it can reduce the intake of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Omega 3s (fish oil) are essential for the absorption of certain vitamins essential to the body, vitamin A and D, which are beneficial for bones and vision among others. Considered to have an antidepressant effect in depression, it would reduce the symptoms and pain of menstruation.
Omega 3 other uses
The marine omega 3 is used in other fields, cosmetics for the youth of the skin, a nutritional supply of animals (mostly cattle).
Omega 3 healing aids
Heart and cardiovascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, cholesterol levels, depression, reduce premenstrual symptoms.