subject: Importance & Sources Of Omega 3 [print this page] There are three very important omega 3 fatty acids known as ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which are very essential for the human health. These fatty acids are of great importance to the human body but, they cannot be produced naturally in the body. Therefore, they should be taken through food or by its supplements.
Nowadays, the mans diet has been disturbed and the level of omega 6 is very high whereas, the amount of efas is very less. There are many heath problems like diabetes, heart stroke, obesity or any other disease just due to this imbalance.
It is recommended by many websites to lower the intake of omega 6 and try to take the nutrients in your diet that are rich in omega 3. DHA present in omega 3 is considered to be one of the most important components of the cells membrane. It also helps in influencing the brain and retinal health.
It has been concluded from various studies regarding this fatty acid that omega 3 help in improving the conditions like ADHD and also prevent the heart strokes. Arthrosclerosis and other heart conditions can be treated with the help of this fatty acid.
The natural sources of omega 3 are fish and fish oil, nuts, fruits and vegetables and flaxseed oil. Fish oil is very rich in efas and helps in the treatment of cold and inflammations. The plants are considered to be great sources of fatty acids. The nuts and seeds including sesame, flax, mustard, pumpkin and rape are very rich in omega 3.
