- We NEED THEM! (our bodies do not make it—so please take it).
- Omega 3 fatty acid supplies our cell membranes with important fat—fat that keeps the membranes elastic and supple for nutrient exchange. Human hearts that have cells with rigid membranes are more susceptible to disease. Hence, Omega 3 supplementation is good for prevention of heart disease. Research also suggests that Omega 3 supplementation lowers triglycerides and total cholesterol levels.
- Omega 3 supplementation may also reduce the risk of strokes, improve asthma in young children, lower cancer risk, and improve skin conditions.
- Want a mood booster? Omega 3 fatty acid have also been shown to lower depression as well as help with the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
- Eat Salmon. Fish. You will like it. If you do not want to eat fish, take an Omega 3 supplementation that contains no detectable dioxin (a toxic preservative), PCB, or heavy metals such as mercury or lead.
