Omega 3

You know fish (especially salmon!) is healthy for you, but do you know why? The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been shown to prevent blood clots, protect against irregular heart beats, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation. Heart disease, some cancers, and Type 2 diabetes are among the leading causes of death around the world, and each of these diseases is linked to inflammation.

Experts recommend that you eat at least two 3 ounce servings of fatty fish per week, but most individuals fail to meet this recommendation. Instead, most people consume many more omega-6s, found in processed foods, compared to omega-3s. Therefore, our lack of omega-3 compared to our omega-6 intake puts us at increased risk for inflammation. Remember, inflammation is linked to heart disease, some cancers, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and many other common conditions.

It is important that we incorporate omega-3s into our diet. The average individual should aim for 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids each day. If you have known cardiovascular disease, you may benefit from 1 gram of omega-3s per day.