🧬💊Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of healthy fat that may help with heart health, brain function, and inflammation. They are found in fish, nuts, seeds, and plant oils.
Foods that contain omega-3s
>Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines
>Nuts and seeds: Flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts
>Plant oils: Flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil
Omega-3 supplements
>Omega-3s are also available as dietary supplements.
Recommended intake
>The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat 8 ounces or more of seafood per week. Health organizations recommend a minimum of 250–500 mg of combined EPA and DHA each day for healthy adults.
Potential health benefits
Omega-3s may help:
>Lower triglycerides
>Reduce inflammation
>Prevent and alleviate dementia, depression, asthma, migraine, and diabetes
>Reduce the risk of heart disease and ischemic stroke
>Nourish brain and eyes functions
>Reduce joint inflammation in rheumatoid disease
Foods that contain omega-3s
>Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines
>Nuts and seeds: Flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts
>Plant oils: Flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil
Omega-3 supplements
>Omega-3s are also available as dietary supplements.
Recommended intake
>The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat 8 ounces or more of seafood per week. Health organizations recommend a minimum of 250–500 mg of combined EPA and DHA each day for healthy adults.
Potential health benefits
Omega-3s may help:
>Lower triglycerides
>Reduce inflammation
>Prevent and alleviate dementia, depression, asthma, migraine, and diabetes
>Reduce the risk of heart disease and ischemic stroke
>Nourish brain and eyes functions
>Reduce joint inflammation in rheumatoid disease