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The 2 main sources of Omega 3 fatty acids are fish oils (from fish, obviously) and certain plants and seeds like flax seed and other whole grains. Several studies have shown that Omega 3’s are necessary for controlling inflammation and preventing heart and artery disease. In addition to those benefits, it has also shown promise in helping brain function and possibly even reducing depression is some people. So suffice it say that you probably should make sure you are getting enough Omega 3’s in your diet. The truth is that you are probably not. Most Americans eat foods that are very high in Omega 6 fatty acids which come from things like vegetable oils and fats. But for optimum health, you need to have Omega 3’s and 6’s in balance. So, unless you eat a lot of fish (3 times a week) you should probably take a supplement that contains a mix of fish oils, flax seed oil and borage oil. You can find this in capsules at any health food store and even most grocery stores. With all the health benefits, you really ought to add it to your daily regimen of vitamin C and a good multivitamin.
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Omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart attacks, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatiod arthritis, depression, and attention deficit disorder. You probably know that you can get omega-3s in seafood or fish oils. However, the omega-3 fatty acids in seeds such as whole grains may be even more important in maintaining your health than the omega-3s from fish.
Omega-3 fatty acids are the least stable fats in our diet. Whole grains contain vitamin E to keep the omega-3s fresh and prevent them from turning rancid, but omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not protected by vitamin E and therefore turn rancid much more quickly than the omega-3 fatty acids in seeds.
Three large studies, The Lyon Heart Study, the GISSI Prevenzione Trial, and in The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Study have established that omega-3 fish oils help to prevent heart attacks and reduce pain and swelling in diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis, and possibly even asthma. Other research shows that the omega-3 alpha linoleic acids in seeds, nuts, beans and whole grain may be as necessary as the omega-3s in fish oils to prevent heart attacks.
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