You Can't Produce the Amount of Omega3 You Need to Survive!

TL;DR

  • Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for brain function, reducing chronic disease risk, and maintaining healthy cell membranes.
  • We can't produce enough Omega 3s and need to get them from food sources like fish, flaxseed, and walnuts.
  • Fish high in Omega 3s include salmon, tuna, and anchovies. Avoid fish high in mercury like marlin and swordfish.
  • Omega 3 supplements can improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and benefit brain development. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements.
 “Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
– Eleanor Brown

Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for the health of cell membranes, it promotes brain function, and reduces risk of chronic disease.

Because we can't produce the amounts of Omega 3 we need to survive, let alone, thrive, this incredibly vital nutrient is termed "essential", as in Essential Fatty Acids. The only way your body can get Omega 3 is by what you consume and most people couldn't get the amount of fish every day so make up what your system needs to function well. 

Pregnant women on naturally formulated Omega 3 supplements, give birth to healthier children with good brain function.

Profiling Omega 3

Found both in plant and marine-based food and extracts, there are three recognized types of Omega 3 fatty acids;

  • ALA (Alpha-linolenic Acid) - canola oils, chia and flaxseed, soybean, walnuts and algae oil.
  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) - oily fish; salmon, tuna, anchovy, trout, herring, mackerel, whitefish, bluefish, sardines and sturgeon
  • EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - as above, which is a great 2-in-1 benefit.

Fishy Fast Fact: ALA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid meaning that your body can’t make it so you must get if from the diet. EPA and DHA are not considered essential since they can be produced from ALA; however, this process is not very efficient and therefore cannot be relied upon to produce significant amounts of EPA and DHA.

What About Mercury Poisoning?

To be sure, this is a very real issue, but you’d need to be consuming huge amounts of fish to induce poisoning. Still, pregnant women and young children should take the safe sources as listed in the Omega 3 profile heading. 

The risky types of fish we may as well all avoid, in alphabetical order, are Bigeye tuna, Blackfish, Black crappie, Catfish, King mackerel, Largemouth bass, Marlin, Orange roughy, Perch, Pikeminnow, Shark, Striped bass and Tilefish.

Fair warning - We don’t need to remind you, do we, never to take supplements without talking to your healthcare provider first. Your physician, or cardiologist, will know your particular risk factors and lipid levels.

Some lab-made supplements might;

  • Cause unpleasant side effects, such as atrial fibrillation.
  • Interfere with prescription medications including blood thinners.

Natural Omega 3 Supplements

Pure Omega 3 fatty acid formulations have proven beneficial in:

  • Muting depression
  • Arrhythmia - reducing risk
  • Plaque - slows build-up rate
  • Lower High triglyceride levels
  • Asthma - lowers inflammation
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain
  • ADHD - improved mental skills 
  • Dementia - slowing memory loss
  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Balanced LDL cholesterol levels even if on statins
  • Child development - neurological and visual benefits

meta-analysis, including data from over 10 studies, found that fish oil Omega 3 supplements lowered risk for heart attack and death from coronary heart disease.

Penn Medicine well states: "To say that taking a fish oil pill will cure all of your ailments, or even cure all of your heart-related ailments, is a stretch. Preventive care - including regular check-ups, a healthy diet, and exercise - is your best bet. But when it comes to dietary supplements, omega-3s have the potential to lower risk of heart disease (especially) individuals who have had recent cardiovascular events."

One-of-a-kind Omega 3

The Ultimate Omega 3 supplement Cures & Creams has sourced for you contains a high concentration of EPA and DHA - the two most important Omega 3 fatty acids. They also contain anchovy fish oil (the main ingredient) and vitamin E.

This pure supplement has been rigorously tested for both purity and potency to ensure that it is efficient and effective. Obviously free from harmful contaminants such as heavy metals, it is also non-GMO and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.

 

Conclusion: Omega 3 works to block the inflammation pathways at a cellular level. Inflammation is the culprit for a host of issues; including chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, cancer, and more. In short, who can be without it?

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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