Heart disease has many names and faces. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils can reverse and repair the damage caused by heart disease. Improved cholesterol and triglyceride profiles are another benefit of daily omega-3 fatty acid intake.
Decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There remains a great deal that research scientists simply do not yet know about the causes and treatment of brain aging and cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and dementia. But one thing is certain: prevention, in the form of omega-3 fatty acids, is the best policy.
Combats depression and promotes mental health.
The severity of depression and other mental health conditions can range from mild, occasional bouts to life-threatening episodes. While medications may be required to stabilize the depressed or mentally unstable individual, omega-3 fatty acids are demonstrably effective as an integrative nutritional treatment component.
Protects post-menopausal women.
After menopause women are more prone to heart attacks, depression, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and stroke. Increased omega 3 fatty acid levels in the blood have been found to provide a protective effect against many post menopausal risks.
Supports and modulates immune responses.
A suppressed immune system leads to greater susceptibility to external invaders such as bacterial and viral infections. But an overactive immune response is every bit as undesirable as in the case of autoimmune diseases. Healthy immunity is linked to the potent immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of omega 3 fatty acids.
Improves learning and behavioural disabilities.
Omega-3 fatty acids are figuring prominently in the research of developmental conditions such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
Provides prenatal fatty acid requirements.
Finally omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is being recognized as one of the essential nutrients pregnant and lactating women need to ensure their baby’s long term health. It is especially key to the healthy development of the baby’s eyes, brain, nervous system and immune system.
Prevents and reverses diabetes.
Regular daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids works to normalize many of the metabolic factors related to diabetes including reduced insulin resistance, lowered glucose intolerance, increased HDL cholesterol and lowered LDL levels, reduced platelet aggregation and lower triglyceride levels.
Reduces cancer risk.
Researchers are finding that in countries where eating cold water fatty fish (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) is common, prostate, breast and colon and colorectal cancers are not so common. Prostate, breast, colon and colorectal cancers respond positively to omega- fatty acids as reported in many medical journals.
Controls and prevents inflammatory diseases.
Medical science has determined that inflammation plays an important role in the disease process and is at the core of a long, expanding list of seemingly unrelated health conditions.
