In 1923 researchers discovered substances that were so important in regulating the body they called them Vitamin F.
After experimenting with them for a few years they realized that these substances behaved less like vitamins and more like fats so they named them essential fatty acids.
These fatty acids are deemed essential since your body can’t synthesize them on its own. You need to ingest them.
And these fatty acids form the building blocks of the omega 3 fats EPA and DHA which are super important for your health.
But since your body has a hard time converting the fatty acids to the active EPA & DHA, experts recommend ingesting these omega 3’s directly.
Why is omega 3 fat important?
Omega 3 fat is an integral part of cell membranes throughout the body and affects the function of the cell receptors in these membranes. These fats provide the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation.
So omega 3 fats play an important role in regulating blood pressure and preventing cardiac disease.
They are also essential for regulating inflammation and autoimmunity.
Coronary artery disease, major depression, aging, pain conditions, and cancer are all examples of inflammatory conditions that can be helped by taking omega 3.
Omega 3 is also important for regulating autoimmunity. So people who suffer from autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis, psoriasis, and hashimoto’s thyroiditis can all benefit from ingesting omega 3’s.
Omega 3’s are super important for pregnant and nursing women since DHA, an omega 3, is vital in forming the nervous system and developing brain of the child.
Finally omega 3’s are important for stabilizing mood. They have been found effective in lowering anxiety, easing depression and postpartum depression, and have even shown some benefit in bipolar disorders.
So how much omega 3 do you need?
Some sources recommend eating a serving of dark fatty fish at least twice per week.
For people who don’t eat fish, omega 3 can be taken in supplement form. Recommendations range from 500-1500+ mg/day depending on the health condition.
In this study, men who took Vit D (2000 IU daily) and omega 3 (1000 mg/ day) were less likely to develop autoimmune diseases.
To summarize – omega 3 has been shown to:
Reduce inflammation
Improve autoimmune conditions
Lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease
Improve mood
Help form the developing brain of the fetus and baby
Who can benefit from taking omega 3? Everyone!!
I personally recommend and sell Galil omega 3. It is ethically harvested, checked for mercury, and is kosher. It is also stored and shipped refrigerated so there is no worry of rancidity.
If you are interested in purchasing omega 3 or want to know how much to take contact me.
So keep Vitamin F – essential fatty acids – in mind and start ingesting some omega 3 today!
