| Sometimes it seems the health benefits of omega 3 is | | | | also protects your eyes from macular degeneration. |
| trumpeted from the rooftops these days. Research | | | | This is the most frequent cause of blindness and |
| shows these essential nutrients reduce inflammation, | | | | affects many elderly people. |
| protect your heart and improve your memory. | | | | These essential nutrients protect you from rheumatoid |
| Also known as "essential fatty acids" these nutrients | | | | arthritis. The omega 3's are natural anti inflammatories. |
| are necessary for your health. | | | | Studies show they even help calm children with ADD |
| What do they do? First, they power your brain. Your | | | | and ADHD and improve their focus and concentration. |
| brain is made up of about 60% of these fatty acids. If | | | | In some cases, these children were able to stop taking |
| you don't get enough of them, you can feel sluggish, | | | | the prescription drug-Ritalin-once they were getting |
| fatigue, forgetful. Over the long term you could | | | | enough of these nutrients. |
| experience heart attacks, rheumatoid arthritis and | | | | So, you know the health benefits-better memory and |
| Alzheimer's disease. | | | | concentration, protection from heart problems, better |
| And if you eat the typical American diet of processed | | | | eyesight, lower inflammation...so how can you get more |
| convenience foods, you're probably not getting enough | | | | of these nutrients in your diet? |
| of these nutrients. | | | | One of the best known sources is fish. Especially, tuna, |
| One Harvard study discovered that not getting enough | | | | salmon, halibut and sardines are rich sources for DHA |
| of these essential nutrients could even lead to a | | | | omega 3 fatty acids. In fact, fish have about 30% of |
| premature death. The study reports 63,000-97,000 | | | | the DHA your body needs. |
| Americans a year die from omega 3 deficient diets. | | | | You can also take fish oil supplements. Many doctors |
| They keep your heart healthy because they reduce | | | | now recommend fish oil supplements to their patients |
| inflammation and keep your arteries clear. | | | | to make sure they get the levels of omega 3 |
| They also protect you from irregular heartbeats which | | | | necessary. |
| can cause heart attacks. They may even lower your | | | | A good fish oil supplement will have pure, concentrated |
| blood pressure and your cholesterol. Cardiologists are | | | | omega 3's. They may even have up to 60% of the |
| recommending omega 3 fish oil supplements to their | | | | fatty acids you need. |
| patients to ensure they get the nutrients they need. | | | | If you're interested in learning more about the health |
| While omega 3 fatty acids are hugely beneficial for | | | | benefits of these nutrients, visit my website, where I |
| your heart and your brain, they also protect your | | | | share what products I have personally been using daily |
| eyesight. The same DHA that keeps your brain alert | | | | for several years. |