Well, it’s a given, it is magical.
Magical for someone to tell me there are such things as essential useful fats. Is it a joke? Absolutely not.
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are highly useful for our bodies.
The areas of uses and benefits of them are widely spread and more researches and studies are being pursued to unlock more of their mysteries.
And here are some of their many wonders:
For your heart:
Omega-3-fats help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol level, blood pressure and triglycerides level in blood.
They prevent clotting of the arteries, preventing stroke.
For Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Fish oil is believed to be very helpful in reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, for the relief of both joint pain and morning stiffness.
And although fish oil doesn’t treat or stop the progression, its anti-inflammatory properties aid and strengthens the effect of NSAID’s.
For ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder):
Although there is no conclusive evidence to suggest the use of omega-3-fats as a treatment for ADHD children, it was suggested that children with normal omega-3-fatty acid levels have improved symptoms and less behavioral problems than those with lower levels of it.
For Cancer:
Fish oil is thought to reduce colorectal cancer risk, the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
For Depression and Bipolar Disorder:
Some studies have shown that the intake of omega-3-fats might enhance the effect of antidepressant medication.
Another study has shown that people taking omega-3-fats with bipolar medication experience a fewer number of mood swings.
However, researches are not conclusive and more studies need to be done.
For Blood Pressure:
As mentioned earlier, Omega-3 is thought to help in the reduction of blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
For Diabetes:
Diabetic patients tend to have a high level of triglycerides and a low level of HDL (good cholesterol), so omega-3-fats are helpful in adjusting those levels by reducing the triglycerides and increasing the HDL.
However, for type 2 diabetics this might raise the fasting blood sugar level, so you should consult your doctor first.
For Alzheimer’s Disease:
Some studies suggest a relationship between low intake of omega-3-fats and a higher risk of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Omega-3 fats are found in fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines and anchovies. You need two to three meals a week to achieve good results.
If you have a problem with this type of diet or if it’s not to your liking, you could use Omega-3 supplements.
Be careful, too much omega-3 could be harmful, it has a tendency to increase the risk of bleeding and the types of fish rich in mercury such as swordfish,shark and tile-fish could lead to mercury poisoning in high doses.
