Source-Omega's sponsorship is intended to advocate for the importance of DHA, EPA and even ALA
omega-3 intake during pregnancy, lactation, infancy and childhood.
Higher levels of
omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, suggests a study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Previous studies have shown that
omega-3 fatty acids are associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease outcomes, but a recent review (Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes & Essential Fatty Acids, online Sept.
Q"MY EIGHT-YEAR-OLD son doesn't like oily fish, which I know contains
omega-3. Why is
omega-3 important, and can he get it from other foods, or should he take a supplement?" AOXFORD University researcher Dr Alex Richardson, co-author of a study into the effect of
omega-3 intake on children's behaviour and ability to learn, says: "The long-chain
omega-3 found in fish, seafood and some algae are crucial for brain health.
Summary: The popularity of Al Rawabi Dairy Co's new low-fat
Omega-3 milk is set to drive dairy sales in the region, a top official at the company has predicted.
Supplements of
omega-3 fatty acids do not prevent heart attacks, stroke, or cardiovascular death in people already at increased cardiovascular risk, suggests a study published May 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Omega-3 fatty acids, namely EPA and DHA, are typically found in fish and fish oil and are the reason many people take fish oil supplements.
Most scientists agree that consuming foods containing
omega-3 fatty acids--a form of polyunsaturated fats found in oily cold-water fish, walnuts, flaxseed, and dark green leafy vegetables--is important for optimal brain health.
Epidemiologic data suggest that people who consume diets rich in
omega-3 fatty acids (FAs)--long-chain polyunsaturated FAs such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)--have a decreased risk of major depressive disorder (MDD), postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder (BD).
Q Is it true that grass-fed beef is just as high in
omega-3 fatty acids as fatty fish?
Omega-3 fatty acids have undergone numerous studies and are the new wonder food that are considered an essential food and can help us maintain good health from the cradle to the grave.
KEEP YOUR LEVELS OF
OMEGA-3 IN CHECK TO BOOST HEALTH AND PEACE OF MIND JUST like a car needs oil in its engine, we need to make sure we have enough oily goodness in our bodies to keep healthy.