I’ve been reading about Omega 3 Fatty Acids and how they help to reduce inflammation. Can you tell me about the recommendation for Omega 3 and the benefits?
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids, which means they are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish and certain plant oils. It is important to maintain an appropriate balance of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet as these two substances work together to promote health. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and studies suggest that omega-3’s may be helpful in treating a variety of diseases such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes arthritis, osteoporosis and depression. Strong evidence suggests that eating two servings of fish per week may reduce the risk of stroke as much as 50%. Omega-3 fatty acids may be taken in flaxseed supplements or ground flaxseeds. Adults may take 2-4 tablespoons of flaxseed oil perday, children ages 2-12 years may take 1 teaspoon per day. Tw
