Are you aware of Omega 3 health benefits

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Peoples cardiovascular health has gone severely
downhill is recent times, with unhealthy eating ha
bits and daily stressors being to blame. Hence,
it is crucial importance that people
understand Omega 3 sources and their health
benefits. This essential not only enables the
release of Serotonin, which ensures that your
heart remains healthy and happy but also
strengthens the electrical system of your heart.
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Are you aware of Omega 3 health benefits? 
Omega 3 fatty acids are a family of
polyunsaturated fats that constitute an integral
part of cell membranes throughout the body. There
are 3 types of omega 3s ALA (alpha-linolenic
acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA
(eicosapentaenoic acid).
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They play an integral role in the function of
cell receptors in these membranes. Besides, they
provide the starting point for making hormones
that regulate blood clotting, contraction and
relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation.
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The omega 3 rich foods include mackerel, salmon,
cod liver oil, herring, oysters, sardines,
anchovies, caviar, flax seeds, chia seeds,
walnuts, soybeans, and many others. Other foods
which have a decent amount of EPA and DHA include
meat, eggs, and dairy products. Many other common
plant foods are also high in the omega 3 fatty
acid ALA. This includes soybeans, hemp seeds, and
walnuts. Vegetables such as spinach and Brussels
sprouts also contain small amounts of omega 3
fatty acids.
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Omega 3 fatty acids foods have been proven to
have strongly positive effects on our health for
various body systems. It can lower blood
triglycerides significantly, reduce the risks of
colon, prostrate, and breast cancer, helps in
getting rid of excess fat from the liver, help
reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduce
inflammation and symptoms of various autoimmune
diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Omega 3 foods also have been showed to play an
effective role in reducing menstrual pain.
Besides, omega 3 supplements can considerably
improve various symptoms related to ADHD in
children, reduce risks of Alzheimers disease and
dementia, asthma, etc. Whats more, many studies
have shown that DHA taken during pregnancy and
breastfeeding can improve the babys intelligence
and eye health..
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The top 15 omega 3 rich foods include, mackerel,
salmon fish oil, cod liver oil, walnuts, chia
seeds, herring, wild-caught salmon, ground
flaxseeds, tuna, white fish, sardines, hemp
seeds, anchovies, natto, and egg yolks. Amongst
other natural sources of these essential fatty
acids are nuts and seeds such as butternuts,
brazil nuts, cashews, hemp seeds, and hazelnuts.
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Some of the vegetables that you should definitely
include in your diet are, Brussels sprouts, kale,
spinach, and watercress. Lots of oils also
contain omega 3s, usually in the form of
ALAs.Shivani Shetty is a nutrition and wellness
expert and offers advice on healthy eating and
the best snacking options for everyone.
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