A well studied nutrient which is incredibly important for optimal health benefits. Omega-3, a polyunsatureated fatty acid (PUFA) is a healthy fat food present in various sources. Getting regular intake of omega-3 can be either through eating whole foods such as fish 2 times per week or taking supplement along with normal diet. There are 3 types of Omega-3 fatty acids are: ALA (alpha linolenic acid); docosahexanoic acid (DHA); eicosapentaenoic (EPA). Various health benefits of Omega-3 include:
- Reduction of depression and anxiety
- Improvement of eye health
- Promotion of brain health during pregnancy and early life
- Reduction of symptoms of attention, deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Fight against inflammation
- Fight against autoimmune diseases
- Improvement of mental disorders
- Fight against age related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease
- Reduction of fat in the liver
- Improvement of bone and joint health
