What is an omega-3 fatty acid?
Omega-3 fatty acid is a healthy fat that is beneficial for the body.
The body cannot produce this healthy fat on its own, so it is recommended to eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids often.
It is useful for cells, reduces the level of triglycerides, supplies the body with energy, helps the cardiovascular and endocrine systems to function properly. According to some studies, omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, blood clots, Alzheimer's, dementia, and age-related macular degeneration.
As for taking omega-3 fatty acid as a supplement, this issue should be decided only by a doctor and on the basis of appropriate laboratory analysis, anamnesis. It is not arbitrarily allowed to take this fat as medicine.
The following products contain omega-3 fatty acids:
- Fish;
- Walnut;
- Soy.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17290-omega-3-fatty-acids
