| Do you know what DHA and EPA are? These are | | | | times more of Omega 3. Therefore, consuming a daily |
| abbreviations for Docosahexaenoic acid and | | | | fish serving or taking a fish oil supplement will aid you |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively. Some fish have | | | | to achieve a proper balance of omega 3 and omega |
| EPA in high quantities; whereas other have DHA. | | | | 6. |
| However our human body needs both of these fish | | | | Studies show that diets that contain big amount of |
| oils in equal proportions. | | | | saturated fat, dietary fat, higher intake of trans-fatty |
| A debate was held few years back regarding how | | | | acids and an imbalance of polyunsaturated omega 6 |
| many Omega 3 foods were required for the proper | | | | and omega 3 impose a risk on the individual in |
| growth and development of the human body. | | | | developing degenerative disorders. Increasing DHA and |
| Presently, the USRDA suggests an acceptable intake | | | | EPA is often suggested to who are suffering from |
| of about 1100 mg for women and 1600 mg for men. | | | | heart attack, or are at a risk to develop heart and |
| However, a growing body may also need a higher | | | | cardiovascular diseases. It is also suggested for |
| intake of ALA, DHA and EPA; which offer prevention | | | | individuals who suffer from depression. |
| against cardiovascular or heart disease. Our body | | | | Researchers say that increasing DHA and EPA also |
| optimally needs all 3 to for better health. | | | | minimizes the risk of eye diseases related to age. |
| There are many abundant sources of ALA. You will | | | | Many people have started consuming dietary |
| find it in walnuts, avocadoes, canola oil, olive oil, and | | | | supplements after learning the advantages for |
| olives. The quantity present in these foods is quite | | | | inflammatory and arthritis diseases. |
| balanced in association to the quantity of omega 6 | | | | There are various brands of these fish oil supplements |
| contained. When you are consuming Fatty fish DHA or | | | | available in the market today. Although selecting one |
| EPA, you are consuming Omega 3 fatty acids. There | | | | canbe a a confusing process, visit the website below |
| are some foods that contain more amounts of | | | | to learn more. |
| Omega 6 than that of Omega 3. Fish has about four | | | | |