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As a long chain PUFA (Polyunsaturated fatty acids,) Omega 3 fatty acids play a role in all vital organs including blood vessels, lungs, heart, immune system, and endocrine system.
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OMEGA 3 FOR BETTER JOINTS, BRAIN, HEART, AND LIVER As a long chain PUFA (Polyunsaturated fatty acids,) Omega 3 fatty acids play a role in all vital organs including blood vessels, lungs, heart, immune system, and endocrine system. Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Health experts recommend eating fatty fish at least 2 days per week, though most people don’t adhere to this recommendation. So Omega 3 supplementation can be beneficial in the following ways: Depression and Anxiety Characterized by general lethargy, sadness, and loss of interest in life, depression takes a serious toll on work and personal life and is a leading cause of disability.
Anxiety fuels constant worrying and nervousness, leading to depression in many cases. Currently, medicines for depression include: ● SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) ● SNRI (Serotonin and Neropheneprine Reuptake Inhibitor) ● Noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs) ● Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) And for Anxiety, medicines include: ● Benzodiazepines ● Antidepressant Drugs ● Gabapentin (off-label) Of course several side effects of these medications can be so debilitating that many people stop taking the medication altogether. With their anti-inflammatory properties, Omega 3 PUFAs can be effective in preventing and treating anxiety and depression. Growing evidence concludes that Omega-3 PUFA supplementation reduces symptoms of depression.] Omega 3 reduces inflammation that occurs when someone suffers from depression. In one study, after omega-3 supplementation, 67% of participants no longer met the criteria for depression. Source:- Benefits of Omega