| It is not known in the history of nutritional | | | | illnesses and health conditions can be prevented with |
| supplements that who discovered omega 3 fatty | | | | the help of omega 3 fatty acids like the ones |
| acids. However, doctors have known for almost 30 | | | | mentioned above. |
| years that omega 3 fats are good for the heart and | | | | Some of these diseases include Alzheimer's disease, |
| for many other important functions of the body | | | | coronary artery disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, |
| including cell protection. | | | | gallstones, depression, anxiety, asthma, skin problems |
| The important thing to know is that these fats are | | | | like cystic acne, prostatitis and tendonitis. Omega 3 |
| primarily obtained from fish and some other sources | | | | fats assist in reducing bad cholesterol levels in the |
| and should be added to everyday diet. Research has | | | | body, thereby controlling excessive weight and other |
| shown that our body requires around 1000 mg or up | | | | issues related to this condition. |
| to 1.5 grams of omega 3 fats on a weekly basis. This | | | | Omega 3 supplements available out there in the form |
| requirement can be fulfilled by eating a fatty fish | | | | of fish oil capsules can be consumed to receive good |
| twice a week. | | | | share of omega 3 fats on a daily basis. One single |
| Fats found in fish and some vegetable oils like flax | | | | capsule contains more than 18% of EPA and more |
| seed and olive are DHA, EPA, ALA and DPA. Natural | | | | than 12% of DHA. Overall these two fats make up |
| sources of omega 3 fatty acids include fish, harp seal, | | | | around 40% of the total concentration. |
| seafood, krill, algae and some vegetables like | | | | In other words a fish oil product is useful if it |
| soybean, canola, flax, kiwi, peanut, olive, pumpkin and | | | | provides up to 120 mg of DHA and 180 mg of EPA. |
| walnuts. Krill oil is a rich and effective source of | | | | In addition to this, also try to find excellent quality |
| omega 3 fats but is not very widely used. | | | | nutritional supplements from a reputed and reliable |
| The question who discovered omega 3 fatty acids is | | | | manufacturer. Pharmaceutical grade fish oil is often |
| not important. However, you should be aware of the | | | | recommended by health experts because this grade |
| fact that these fats are required for the prevention | | | | of oil is fit for consumption as it does not contain any |
| of many diseases. It has been found that almost 60 | | | | impurities and other harmful substances. |