The Benefits of Fish Oil

How adding fish oil to your diet can help

All saturated and monounsaturated fats can be made by the body and do not need to be supplied through the diet. However, the body is unable to make two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that have been shown to have many beneficial health effects:

Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3) found in flaxseed, flax oil, spinach, and broccoli
Linoleic acid (Omega-6) found in soy oil, sesame seeds, corn oil, and most nuts

Thus, ALA and LA are considered essential fatty acids and need to be obtained from the diet.

Brain and Nerve Health Support

Approximately two-thirds of the human brain is made of fat
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are among the most important brain health nutrients
DHA is the primary structural component of the brain
Omega-3 and Omega-6 PUFAs constitute 30–35% of total brain fatty acids
DHA levels decrease with age and are affected by fatty acid intake

Vision Support

DHA is critical for the development and function of the retina

Healthy Heart

Omega-3 EPA/DHA:

May decrease triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol
May help normalize blood pressure through vessel relaxation

Are Americans meeting nutritional guidelines for Omega-3?

2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend 250 mg/day (about two 4 oz seafood servings weekly)

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Stanford University – Fatty Acids Overview
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Nutrasource Omega-3 & Brain Graphic
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