Omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with abundant health benefits and is an essential nutrient crucial for the proper function of the brain, cardiovascular system, and growth
What is omega 3?
Omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with abundant health benefits, including EPA (Eicosatetraenoic Acid) , DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Omega 3 is rich in foods such as marine fish, walnuts, soybeans, and seeds such as flax seed and algae. Omega 3 fatty acids are important since our body is unable to produce them and must obtain them from external nutrition sources, such as eating foods containing omega 3 fatty acids or taking supplements.
What are the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids?
Omega 3 fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids that help to reduce inflammation, which can damage blood vessels throughout the body, leading to heart disease and strokes. Omega 3 fatty acids may benefit heart health, and many other illnesses include:
Prevent cardiovascular disease and ischemic strokes: Several studies have found the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids concerning cardiovascular disease and inhibition of platelet aggregation. Consuming omega 3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) at 850 mg/day in combination with natural vitamin E at 300 mg/day or fish and seafood containing omega 3 has been shown to reduce the risk of strokes and heart failure, reducing irregular heartbeats, including preventing heart disease, reduce triglyceride levels, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood clotting, reducing myocardial ischemia mortality and sudden cardiac arrest.
Prevent coronary artery disease: Omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil are the precursors of the eicosanoids. As a result, it prevents blood vessel clogging and promotes blood vessel dilatation, which improves blood circulation and reduces irregular heartbeat.
Lower blood pressure:Omega 3 fatty acids aid in blood vessel dilation and improve blood flow by preventing blood vessel clogging, lowering blood pressure. In people without hp'reypertension, fish oil does not further lower blood pressure.
Relieve rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, pain, and loss of joint function. According to some medical studies, taking omega 3 fatty acids with rheumatoid arthritis medications and other treatments can improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Improve brain cell function and prevent Alzheimer's disease:Omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil nourish the brain, improve memory, and prevent dementia or Alzheimer's disease. DHA fatty acids in fish oil are essential for the brain to help reduce the formation of plaques (fibers or fibrils) in the brain, which are responsible for memory loss.
Help prevent macular degeneration: Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness. According to research, people who consume a high-omega 3 diet are less likely to develop macular degeneration. However, omega 3 does not appear to improve symptoms or delay blindness.
Help control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes: The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, often in obese adults. EPA fatty acids in fish oil can improve blood sugar control.
Relieve migraine pain: Omega 3 contains EPA fatty acids, which influence prostaglandin conversion and inhibit serotonin secretion. Platelet adhesion decreases during constriction of blood vessels in the brain. As a result, it may aid in the reduction of migraine symptoms.
Reduce asthma symptoms:Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce the inflammatory substance leukotriene, the primary cause of asthma symptoms. As a result, regularly eating foods containing fish oil can help alleviate asthma symptoms.
Article by Khun Suchaya Satidpitakul Dietitian
