K-Base: Omega 3 Fatty Acid is Essential For Your Health

Have you heard this one? Research shows that omega 3 fatty acid is essential to your health. The benefits are many. Here are a few-they improve your memory, reduce inflammation and protect you from heart attacks.

Omega 3 fatty acids are actually 3 acids, DHA, EPA and ALA essential to your brain function. Your brain is made up of about 60% of these acids. DHA is the responsible for your brain development and maintaining your sharpness and memory. EPA is responsible for your mood.

Studies show countries (like Japan) where the occupants eat a lot of omega 3's suffer less dementia and Alzheimer's and they report an overall greater happiness than countries who's citizens eat a lot of beef and other red meat.

In fact, I read a report where 80% of psychiatrists were prescribing fish oil supplements to their patients to elevate their moods.

Why fish oil? Fish is rich in these necessary nutrients. You may have heard of fish called "brain food". That's because fish is made up of about 30% of these fatty acids. Concentrated fish supplements can have 60% or more of the nutrients you need.

The omega 3 fatty acid affects your brain because your brain has "pathways" where messages need to travel and these pathways can get built up with plaque so that the messages have a harder time to get through.

It's not unlike your heart's arteries. The American Heart Association recommends heart patients take fish oil supplements because they're proven to keep your heart's pathways clear. Clear arteries can prevent heart attacks. Research shows these supplements may also lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.

And, studies show they reduce inflammation. Fish are natural anti-inflammatories. Reducing inflammation can prevent the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.

Of course, fish oil isn't the only way to get omega 3 fatty acid. You could simply eat more fish. Nutrition experts suggest 2-3 fish meals a week for the average person. Brussels sprouts, walnuts and olive oil are also full of these nutrients.

But if you're a heart patient you'll likely need more. So, cardiologists recommend supplements.

Besides convenience, supplements have an added advantage. They can be more pure than fish caught in polluted waters. Look for the fish supplements that have been molecularly distilled and come from clean waters for maximum purity. And get supplements with a high level of DHA and EPA for your brain's health.

If you're interested in learning more about omega 3 fatty acid, please visit my website, where I share what products I have personally been using daily for several years.

Jen P. April is a passionate advocate of health and nutrition. To learn more about effective Omega 3's and supplements she recommends after extensive research, visit http://www.omega3-reviews.com.

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