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Heart Healthy Diets: Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids. They are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Because of this, they must be obtained from food. Omega-3s are found in good amounts in fish like salmon, tuna, and halibut; marine life like algae and krill; plants like purslane; and nut oils.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids and play a critical role in brain function. They also play a role in normal growth and development. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people eat fish at least two times a week. They recommend fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon. These fish are better for omega-3 fatty acids as they are coldwater fish and so have more of the fatty acids.

There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by the body:

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

Once ingested, the body converts ALA to EPA and DHA as they are more readily used by the body. A large number of studies have indicated that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help to reduce the risk factors associated with chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

These fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive and behavioral function. In fact, an infant that does not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing nerve and vision problems.

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