The Fantastic Benefits of Omega 3

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The Benefits Of Omega 3


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Omega 3s are part of a group of fats known as polyunsaturatedfatty Acids

Our bodies cant make omega 3s so we must get them from ourdiets

The 3 most important types of Omega 3 fatty acids are ALA, EPAand DHA, especially EPA and DHA


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Omega 3s are important because they form a fundamental part of ourcell membranes, and therefore ensure that our cell receptors work

properly

This means that without omega 3s our cells cannot communicate witheach other properly

Omega 3s also have a key role in how our genes express themselves, aswell as producing hormones that control blood clotting, inflammationand the ability of our arteries to contract and relax, as well as affectingthe cholesterol profile of our blood


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This means Omega 3 affects a huge number of health factors inour bodies

Research at Harvard has shown that insufficient Omega 3 is thecause of up to 96,000 deaths a year in the USA alone

One of the major areas of Omega 3

benefits is heart health
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Omega 3s can stabilise heart arrhythmias, lower blood pressure andheart rate, as well as improving the function of blood vessels in the heart

They can also lower triglyceride levels in the blood more effectivelythan statins. Circulating levels of blood triglycerides have been

shown to be a major factor in the development of heart disease

They can also increase levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) andincrease the size of LDL particles (the bad cholesterol) to make them

less likely to get stuck in artery walls and cause atheroscleroticlegions


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An Italian study found that heart attack survivors who took fish oilsupplements subsequently had a much lower risk of another heart

attack, stroke, or death


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Omega 3 and Inflammation


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Inflammation is one of the biggest threats to our health in todaysworld of high stress, environmental pollution, and high processedfood diets

Inflammation is directly responsible for diseases like arthritis,

Chrons and ulcerative colitis, eczema, psoriasis, lupus and otherautoimmune conditions

Studies have shown that supplementation with high doses ofomega 3 fish oils can reduce inflammation, improve symptoms anddecrease the need for medication in these conditions


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Also as we develop our scientific understanding of disease, we arefinding correlations between inflammation and other chronic

diseases such as depression, cancer and dementia


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Omega 3 and the Brain

EPA and DHA can increase cerebral blood flow and keep braindopamine levels high, which can have positive effects on mood andthe function of our brain

DHA is vital for synapse in the brain, allowing our brains to make newconnections that allow us to learn and form new behaviours patterns,

even in adulthood


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Low omega 3 levels have been linked to suicide and symptoms ofdepression, and supplementing with omega 3 has been shown toreverse this.

Omega 3 has also beenshown to reduce the risk

of developing dementia,improve the symptoms ofearly stage dementia, aswell as reducing theinflammatory immune

response in the brain, andso protecting brain cellsfrom damage


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Omega 3 and Cancer

Studies have shown that omega 3 may be effective against someforms of cancer

Research has shown that people with diets rich in EPA and DHA are

less likely to develop prostate cancer


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Higher EPA and DHA intake is also associated with a 25% reduction inbreast cancer

A recent study has also shown better treatment results for patientswith certain skin cancers that had higher omega 3 levels
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Omega 3 Children, Learning and Behaviour

From the Womb to the second year of life a child goes through rapiddevelopment of their brain, eyes and nervous system, which requires aconstant supply of omega 3, especially DHA

From pregnancy through to breastfeeding the child is completelydependant on their mother for this vital supply of omega 3, so its really

important for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to make surethey have a good intake of omega 3


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As the child develops, omega 3 has a significant impact on learningand behaviour

Studies have shown that children with learning difficulties and ADHDare more likely to have low levels of omega 3

Low levels of DHA have also been associated with poorer reading ability

and worse memory in school age children


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Also a recent study in the American Journal of Nutrition has shownchildren aged from 3 -5 years performed better on tests ofIntelligence, rule learning and vocabulary when they were given omega

3 supplements


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Omega 3 and Diabetes

Research into the causes of diabetes and our understanding of thedisease are increasing. Insulin sensitivity and inflammation arenow seen as big causal factors

Increasing evidence is showing that omega 3 supplementation can helpimprove insulin sensitivity and reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes

In some cases Insulin resistance has been reversed by omega 3supplementation


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Omega 3 and Exercise


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Omega 3 is fantastic for athletes, and anyone who is trying to keep fit

Omega 3 has been shown to increase blood flow to the muscles duringexercise, which can help to increase performance and reduce the buildup of lactic acid that leads to fatigue and cramping

Omega 3 also improves recovery from training and can reduce the

severity and duration of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)


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Omega 3 supplementation can also help to build muscle mass by

increasing insulin sensitivity, thus allowing more anabolic nutrientsinto muscle cells and switching on the bodys muscle buildingpathway known as mTor

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