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Fast Facts for Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Fish Sources: Tuna, salmon, mackerel, trout, halibut, herring, sardines
- Plant Sources: Algae, krill, flaxseed, purslane, nut oils; all of these have to be converted in the body to different forms, some people do not have that ability
- Recommended frequency of Fish in Diet: At least twice a week
- Types of Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Symptoms of deficiency: Fatigue, failing memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.
- Some of the physiological effects': Lowers triglycerides, raises HDL
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Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to human health. You can only get these fats through your diet. They have an important role in the function of the brain and for growth and development. They are known to reduce inflammation and help prevent conditions associated with heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Dietary practices found in the United States do no have the proper ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 ratio, whereas diets in the Mediterranean and Japan do. A healthy diet should have 1/2 to 1/4 omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acid intake. In the US, this ratio averages well below 1/10. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm
Conditions Which Improve With Proper Omega 3 Fatty Acid Intake
- Asthma
- Burns
- Cancer, reduced colon, breast and prostate
- Diabetes, Type 2
- Eating disorders
- Heart disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High cholesterol
- Joint pain associated with inflammatory bowel disease or dysmenorrhea
- Macular degeneration
- Mental conditions: depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Weight loss
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Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
A medical student shares scientific evidence on the health benefits of dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids. Disease conditions which are reduced with adequate intake of this fatty acid include, less heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophenria, and symptoms of depression, and other conditions. This is a good and quick presentation.
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