Omega-3 Fatty Acids


We’ve become conditioned to think of fat as “bad.” Omega-3 fats (technically fatty acids), however, are essential to the human body, and have benefits for our heart,  brain, eyes, and joints.

By reducing inflammation, blood clots and improving membrane function, omega-3 fats are associated with a lower risk of heart complications – including heart disease, plaque buildup and heart attacks - both in persons with a history of heart disease and in healthy individuals.

Omega-3 fats also seem to be important for optimal brain development in babies, and mental function, particularly later in life. For pregnant women, an intake of omega-3 fats supports normal visual development in the fetus.

In short, the addition of omega-3 fats to the diet is important to maintaining both our physical and mental health.

Explore the Health Benefits, Dietary Sources, and Omega-3 Biochemistry to learn more.



Omega-3 Educational Sites




American Heart Association - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

 
 

GOED: The Global Organization for EPA and DHA

"GOED is a proactive and accountable association of the finest processors, refiners, manufacturers, distributors, marketers, retailers and supporters of products containing Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) – Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPUFAs). ...READ MORE




The Omega-3 Learning Center

"The mission of the International Omega-3 Learning and Education Consortium for Health and Medicine is to facilitate learning by consumers and healthcare professionals about omega-3 fatty acids in food, nutrition, and medicine, to disseminate knowledge for improving nutrition and diet with omega-3 fatty acids, and to advance education concerning technologies for broadening the food applications for these nutrients that benefit humans and companion animals".....READ MORE




 
The Omega-3 Centre

"The Omega-3 Centre operates as a centre of excellence in Omega-3 fatty acids for Australia and New Zealand. Our primary focus is on communicating the health benefits of long chain Omega-3s. We help translate the science of Omega-3s to actions".....READ MORE