Omega 3 Fish Oil

The benefits of Omega 3 fish oil have been widely studied over the past decade. There is a growing awareness of the importance of long chain Omega 3 oils, which come from fish, in heart and brain function from infancy all the way through old age.  

For an overview of the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids as well as American Heart Association recommendations, see the American Heart Association web site:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632

For an easy to understand overview of the effects of Omega 3 on a whole list of health concerns (22 in all) from ADHD to Weight Loss, see the University of Maryland Medical Center website:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

For a report card analysis of the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids on a whole range of health issues, see the Mayo Clinic website:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fish-oil/NS_patient-fishoil
Based on over 250 references, this article gives a letter grade (A through F) on the beneficial impact of fish and fish oil consumption.

Below are a few of the key studies available on the relationship between Omega 3 fish oils and its beneficial impact on the brain, heart and joints.

Omega 3 and Alzheimer’s
Research done by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) indicates that the long chain Omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexenoic acid (DHA) may help to prevent the plaque that forms in our brains, which causes Alzheimer's Disease. For more information, see
http://nutrition.about.com/od/researchstudies/a/omega_3_alzheim.htm

Omega 3 and Arthritis
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, extensive research indicates that long chain omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis. ...
www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

Omega 3 and Brain Function
Omega 3 fish oils are crucial for brain development and brain function. They are even being used to combat ADHD. For more information, read the dramatic BBC story of one child who took part in a scientific study.

“Elliot is nine years old. A year ago, he was falling behind in his schoolwork, particularly reading – which he found a struggle. He had little interest in studying …” For the rest of Elliot’s story, see
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/articles/intelligenceandmemory/omega_three.shtml

Omega 3 and Heart Health
Large-scale epidemiologic studies suggest that people at risk for coronary heart disease benefit from consuming long chain omega-3 fatty acids.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml

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