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The importance of Omega-3 Fats in our Diet. Our bodies don’t produce Omega-3 fatty acids, so we must get them through our diet.

Here’s why they are so important and how you can make sure you’re getting enough.

Heart health

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, also known as fish oil, are an important part of our diet, helping to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and according to many studies, possibly stroke. They are also known to help reduce inflammation and decrease a component of cholesterol known as Triglycerides.

Brain Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for growth and brain function and are thought to prevent or slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. According to a study published in the April 18, 2007, Journal of Neuroscience, dietary consumption of DHA (found in Omega-3 fats) slows the development of the two proteins that are responsible for the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fish is an excellent source of Omega-3s. Some of the best are salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggest the average person consume 12 ounces a week to get enough Omega 3 fats in their diet.

The evidence for benefits is so strong that the American Heart Association suggests everyone consume fish twice a week. But most of us aren’t eating fish that often.

Unfortunately, less than one in five Americans heeds that advice according to the Harvard School of Public Health. About one-third of them eat seafood once a week, while nearly half eat fish occasionally or not at all.

That’s where supplements can help us!

If you’re not getting the amount of Omega-3 fats needed, the HSPH recommends taking 500 mg or more of an Omega-3 supplement a day.

Evaluate your weekly Omega-3 fat intake, and don’t get caught without it.

source, supplementalsceince.com