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Omega-3 Fatty acids
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common name:
Omega-3 Fatty acids
natural supplements:
Fish oils, salmon (sockeye,Atlantic), mackerel, cod.
Canola oil, flaxseeds, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, walnuts.
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description:
Omega-3 fatty acid helps the heart and neurological problems. It can prevent clots from forming in arteries.
1 gram/day of omega-3 fatty acid is recommended for people that have had a heart attack.
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Omega-3 Fatty acids is good for:
The brain (being 60% fat) needs omega-3 to function well. It raises the serotonin levels, helps build cell membranes and increases neuron connections.
Eating fish regularly can reduce rates of heart attacks and strokes. |
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