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Omega-3
fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats (like EPA, DHA,
ALA) crucial for brain, heart, and eye health, acting as building blocks for
cell membranes and reducing inflammation, used to support cardiovascular
health, manage high triglycerides, and improve brain function, found in fatty
fish, seeds, and supplements, but must be obtained from diet as the body can't
make them.
Description:
What they are: Essential fats (ALA, EPA, DHA)
your body needs but can't produce.
Role: Form cell membranes, provide energy, and create
signaling molecules (eicosanoids)
for body systems.
Sources: Fatty fish, flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts,
and supplements (fish oil, krill oil, algal oil).
Usage:
Heart Health: Lower triglycerides, reduce
inflammation, protect against stroke.
Brain & Eye Health: Key for brain cell structure,
high in retina, support cognitive function.
Inflammation: Help resolve inflammation, benefit
autoimmune conditions.
Mental Health: May help with depression and anxiety,
particularly EPA.
Deficiency: Can cause dry skin, rashes; generally,
most people don't get enough.
