I have heard a lot about the benefits of eating Omega 3 fatty acids but because a major source is fish oil, which isn't very appealing, I never looked further into it. But then I watched a news article on how Omega 3 could prevent some serious diseases I decided to look into it again.

This article will provide some basic information on Omega 3, to include, where to get a good source of Omega 3 and the many health benefits.

Source:

The number one source is fish and the types of fish used to make the Omega 3 plays an important role. Some of the best fish is anchovies and sardenes. A process called fattening is used to increase the omega 3 level in the flesh by feeding farmed fish oil-based feed. An important side note, if you eat plenty of fish, you will not need omega 3 supplement. And for those getting their omega 3 fatty acids through fish, a portion of oily fish once or twice a week is adequate. Other good sources of Omega 3 fatty acids are hemp oil and walnuts.

Other than taking fish oil capsules, there really aren't too many other supplemental sources of omega 3 fatty acids.

Health Benefits:

Intake of omega 3 fats, especially from fish, may decrease blood pressure and thin the blood. Omega 3 fish oils are considered anti-inflammatory and helpful for arthritis, asthma, depression and bipolar disease. In some studies Omega 3 relieves both arthritis pain and inflammation.

It seems the Omega 3 fatty acids found in cold water fish increase the levels of fatty acids in blood cell membranes. Studies suggest that individuals at r

Interesting facts:

In one well-known study, rats deprived of omega 3 fats showed memory loss and their ability to negotiate a maze was considerably reduced. Interestingly studies have shown that grass fed, free-range animals produce meat and milk higher in omega 3 fats than intensively farmed, grain fed animals.

In Conclusion:

Therefore it is important when selecting an omega 3 fish oil supplement to choose an Omega 3 oil that is both pure and strong. If you are worried about ingesting to much fat, remember that saturated fats (bad fats) are solid at room temperature, while omega 3 fats are liquid at room temperature. Professionals recommend, a person consuming 2000 calories per day would have to eat at least 2 grams of omega 3 fats for its beneficial properties.