Omega 3 Secrets
Proper nourishment is crucial to each facet of our lives and it is vital to be aware of nutrients other than the usual vitamins and minerals as well as the ways in which they affect our wellbeing. An extremely significant set of nutrients are the omega 3 fatty acids, which serve as essential building components for our neural cells and cerebral tissues.
Cold water fish including cod, mackerel and salmon are the major source of omega 3 fatty acids. Oils from the fishes' flesh are the best, since these will have very little vitamin A. While fish liver oil is known to have a lot of omega 3 oils, it also has a lot of vitamin A, which largely prevents it from being a good source.
Salmon is not only delicious but is a fish that contains an extremely high level of omega 3. Three to five servings a week are easy to include in a healthy diet and will provide you with all the omega 3 that you need. While not as rich as fish, walnuts can provide an alternative source for people on a vegetarian diet.
Omega 3 fatty acids have a good effect on cholesterol levels. They also can help to maintain cardiovascular health by reducing the level of triglycerides. Whether you take these omega 3 fatty acids as a supplement or eat foods containing these as part of your diet, they are healthy fats in moderation, and are sometimes referred to as "super unsaturated" fats.
Another benefit of omega 3 from salmon or other fish or as a supplement is that it makes platelets less "sticky" and helps prevent unwanted blood clots. (Those taking blood thinners or other prescription medications should always check with their doctors before taking any supplements.) This is believed to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fish oil capsules are the most common form of supplements for omega 3 fatty acids. The fatty acids are believed to have strong anti inflammatory effects in the body and are now being studied to combat the pain and disability of migraine headaches. Some studies have shown as many as 87% of patients getting migraine relief from these supplements.
The main source for omega 3 fatty acids comes from cold water fish. Whether you take these fatty acids as a supplement or eat foods containing these as part of your diet, they are healthy fats in moderation, and are sometimes referred to as super unsaturated fats. Fish oil capsules are the most common form of supplements for these fatty acids. The fatty acids are believed to have strong anti inflammatory effects in the body and are now being studied to combat the pain and disability of migraine headaches. Some studies have shown as many as 87% of patients getting migraine relief from these supplements.
Published August 6th, 2008
