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Omega 3 fatty acids - essential to health and happinessThe benefits of omega-3 include reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke while helping to reduce symptoms of hypertension, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, as well as certain skin ailments. Some research has even shown that omega-3s can boost the immune system and help protect us from an array of illnesses including Alzheimer's disease. Omega-3 oils have been called "the miracle food of the 21st century." Research shows the right kind can help prevent heart disease, maintain optimum blood pressure and cholesterol levels and give almost immediate relief from joint pain, migraines, depression, autoimmune diseases and many other conditions. And, by improving brain development and memory functioning, from conception through old age, certain Omega-3 oils also provide the perfect brain food. Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can have a positive impact on — or even prevent — serious degenerative illnesses. This long list includes heart disease and stroke, hypertension and high cholesterol, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, mental illness, osteoporosis, obesity, and breast, colon, and prostate cancers. For menopausal women, they even help reduce menopause symptoms like joint pain, mood swings, and hot flashes. Omega-3’s — rightly referred to as essential fatty acids— are the healthiest fats you can consume, yet most women don’t get enough in their diets. So let’s take a closer look at the benefits of omega-3s and how you can make them work for you. |
