Speaking of omega 3 fatty acids, everyone knows its benefits to a greater or lesser extent, and many people are also taking omega 3 nutrition products. So what are the benefits of this fatty acid?
What are omega 3 fatty acids?
Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of fat and are also essential fatty acids for our body, including what we often call DHA and EPA.
Do you know the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids?
1. Effect on the brain.
   A large amount of DHA remains in the brain cells of the human body, accounting for about 10% of the fatty acids in the brain cells. DHA can promote the development of the nervous system of infants and young children, which is closely related to the sensitivity of the infant's growth. In addition, Japanese scientists also pointed out that after supplementing DHA to stroke-induced dementia, the symptoms of dementia can be fully improved. [1]
2. Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
   Cardiovascular diseases are mostly caused by hardening of blood vessels or narrowing of the lumen due to living habits, eating habits, or genetic factors. After the hardening of the blood vessels or narrowing of the lumen, heart, brain, kidney, and eye organs can be damaged . High blood lipids in the blood can directly lead to vascular sclerosis or narrowing of the lumen, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that omega 3 fatty acids can reduce the aggregation of platelets in the blood and avoid cardiovascular diseases caused by thick blood.
3. Prevention and treatment of inflammation.
    Inflammatory response is the body's defense response to trauma, antigen or infection. Rheumatoid arthritis is typically caused by the body's inflammatory response, which primarily damages connective tissue in humans. According to experiments, after a certain amount of omega 3 fatty acid supplementation, the number of soft joints is reduced.
4. Effect on mental illness.
   Related research reality: Patients with schizophrenia have lower levels of red blood cells and omega-3 in the brain. After giving a certain amount of EPA every day, his symptoms were alleviated to some extent.
5. Effect on cancer.
   Omega 3 fatty acids have inhibitory effects on gastric, bladder, bowel, and uterine cancers. It can significantly inhibit the speed of tumor formation, growth and metastasis. In addition, DHA can reduce the resistance of some anti-tumor drugs.
Source of omega 3 fatty acids
The most abundant omega 3 content is deep sea fish and omega 3 nutritional products. In addition, there are some seaweed, nuts, and vegetable oils that make us a good choice for obtaining omega 3 fatty acids.