What
are they? Omega-3’s are essential fatty acids. They cannot be
created by our bodies; we must get them from food. They are
essential for normal brain development, communication and vision. In
recent years, they have been in the spotlight because of their
apparent positive protective roles in arthritis, hypertension,
cancer and heart disease. What does it do? Fish oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), both omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3
fatty acids, those found in flaxseed oil (alpha linolenic acid),
keep blood triglycerides in check and may inhibit the progression of
atherosclerosis. EPA and DHA keep the blood from clotting too
quickly and they have anti-inflammatory activity. They also modulate
immune function; perhaps this effect has yielded preliminary
evidence that fish oil has helped prevent some types of cancer in
both animals and humans. Who is likely to be deficient? So called “primitive” diets have
much higher levels of EPA and DHA than do modern diets. As a result,
many researchers and doctors believe that most people who eat a
typical Western diet are likely to be consuming less than optimal
amounts.
** At least four studies have reported a reduced blood level of
omega-3 fatty acids in people with depression.
** People with rheumatoid arthritis have been found to have
decreased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their joint fluid and
blood.
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