Omega-3s are good fats—polyunsaturated fats—sourced from fish, nuts, and seeds. The body can’t produce these critical nutrients on its own—and getting the research-recommended daily amounts of omega-3s from diet alone can be challenging! Omegas are essential nutrients everyone needs! These fatty acids are key structural components of our cell membranes—stabilizing and protecting them from damage. This is especially important because cells in multiple systems are still in development. From fetal development to old age, omega-3s are essential at every stage of life for the maintenance of good health!
The three primary omega-3 fatty acids your body needs are ALA, EPA, and DHA. ALA is the only true essential fatty acid since your body can synthesize EPA and DHA from ALA—but the process is not very efficient, and our ability to synthesize EPA and DHA decreases with age and hormone changes.
DHA
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): DHA is important for brain and eye development. In the brain, 97% of omega-3s are DHA—in the
eyes, 60%.
EPA
EPA (eicosatetraenoic acid): may help to support heart health.
DHA and EPA omega-3s can be found in fatty fish, fish oil, algae/seaweed, eggs, and grass-fed beef. But as mentioned above, you may not be receiving enough! Evidence suggests that a beneficial way to consistently receive your daily dose of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health is to supplement.
DID YOU KNOW? DHA makes up 97% of all the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and 60% in the eyes!
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