Omega-3 has literally been under the microscope for thirty years.
Omega-3 fish oil research has generated more than 7,00 reports and close to 900 human clinical trials.
One of the interesting aspects of Omega-3 deals with the fundamental changes in our diet over the past hundred years. As the manufacturing and processing of food leans more on technology, and as more chemicals and preservatives come into play, ingredients such as hydrogenated oils mean we’re taking in more n-6 fatty acids.
At the same time, we’re tending to eat less fish and more meat.
This means an importance balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is more easily dismantled.
Research from the World Health Organization suggests an optimum balance of 5:1. The typical western diet is 18:1.
Increasing our Omega-3s helps restore the balance, and the balance helps us prevent cardiovascular disease along with other benefits, ranging from healthier joints to better performing brains.
The best way to change our diet: The American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines recommends consuming two fish meals per week, with an emphasis on fatty fish.
The best fatty fish: salmon, herring and mackerel.
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