In order to cope in today’s fast-paced world, many of us tend to resort to quick and instant foods in sustaining our supposedly daily nutritional needs. Little did we know that these “processed” or instant foods lack the nutrients we need. In some worst cases, inadequate monitoring of these products might cause us to acquire diseases. People who are experiencing fatigue, depression, dry and itchy skin, brittle hair and nails, joint pain, arthritis, poor memory, inability to concentrate, and patients who are classified to have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be suffering due to inadequate intake of Omega-3 fatty acid.
If you have been hearing about this healthy fat these days, it is for this reason that several researches have shown that this fatty acid may help lower the risk of acquiring chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
A 2006 research found out that increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids is capable of improving cardiac outcomes. As such, there is really a need to include omega-3 fatty acid consumption in dietary recommendations for cardiovascular care, which is an important preventive measure.”
Fatty Acid: Background
This fatty acid, also known as n-3 fatty acid, is essential to the body. It is not a saturated fat that we usually found in butter and lard. This is not naturally produced by the body so we need to get them from food and other nutritional supplements.
Best Sources
Fish naturally contains its nutrients. Mackerel, salmon, halibut, tuna, and herring are said to have high contents of Omega-3. For people who do not eat fish, a sufficient amount of alpha-linolenic acid can be found in walnuts, flax seed, and in some vegetable oils. Also, it will be better for them to intake omega-3 supplement of 500 mg each day. Some fish oil can also be used as a supplement.
Benefits
Aside from prevention to chronic diseases, Omega-3 fat helps enhance the function of the brain where it is highly concentrated. It builds cell membrane, sharpens the memory, and provides positive effects on behavioral functions. Pregnant women who have sufficient Omega-3 in their diet are found to prevent infants from the risk of having vision and nerve problems.
If we aspire to become more efficient in our jobs, care much about our career, value most of our time and money, maybe we should start giving priority to our health in order to prevent ourselves from acquiring ailments.
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