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What are omega-3 fats?

Omega-3 fats are polyunsaturated fats which has been proven world over to be beneficial for our health. The human body cannot make its own omega-3 fats, so they must be taken added to our

diets or be taken in supplement form. These fats are naturally found in oily fish like tuna and salmon as well as in vegetables such as pumpkin seeds, flax seed and nuts. Some products such as margarine, yoghurts and eggs are now enriched with omega-3 fats.

What will omega 3 fats do for me?

It is said that fatty acids help to decrease risk of irregular heart rhythms which could lead to sudden cardiac death while it also lowers blood pressure. They help to reduce the clumping together of blood platelets which can cause dangerous blood clots and help to prevent the build of fatty plaques in the arteries. It has also been suggested that Omega 3 fats can help in lowering the risk of prostate or skin cancer.

Not only is Omega 3 fats essential in our diets for physical health but also forms a part of our mental health. A diet rich in omega 3 helps prevent depression and promotes learning, while boosting a mental well being and control of behavioural problems in teenagers. Many pharmaceutical companies have commented that is a pity to admit it but omega-3 fatty acids prevent mental depression, and they do it without the dangerous side effects of antidepressant drugs:

"We would encourage people to adopt a healthy, balanced diet incorporating ingredients such as fish oils known to boost mental well-being, as a positive alternative to over-reliance on medication."

Pregnant woman and children also benefit from Omega 3 fats since it is crucial in foetal brain development and a lack of Omega-3 could a human being at a mental disadvantage before they are even born. Not only is it important for newborns but elderly people need Omega 3 just as much as the rest of us. With age the level of Omega 3 begin to diminish and may be a contributing factor for strokes and Alzheimer's disease which is linked to the inflammation of the brains blood vessels.

Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA) remains one of the most important brain fats throughout life. The deficiency of DHA on the brain could just take away a Hale and Hearty Future. Make Omega 3 a part of your diet today and let it Tickle Your Brain's Pleasure Center as well as your heart.