What are the benefits of fish and flaxseed oils?
Research shows that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help promote heart health and may have a beneficial effect on mood and brain health. Studies also show that the omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseed oil offers heart-health benefits. In addition, both fish oil and flaxseed oil can help control and support the bodys natural response to triggers that may affect your health. What are essential fatty acids? Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are important nutrients that support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, vision, and nervous systems. They are called essential fatty acids because the human body cannot synthesize them on its own and so they must be obtained through the diet. EFAs include the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid (LA). If the body has enough ALA, it can make the important long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Flaxseed oil is a strong natural source of ALA while fish
