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Eat More Foods That Contain Omega 3 Fat

You’ve probably been hearing about omega-3 fatty acids in recent years because of the growing body of scientific research that clearly indicates these healthy fats help prevent a wide range of medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, depression, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

When eaten in appropriate amounts, fat can contribute to health and fat loss. However, the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in both health promotion and disease prevention cannot be overstated.

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The three most nutritionally important omega-3 fatty acids are

alpha-linolenic acid, (ALA)
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Alpha-linolenic acid is one of two fatty acids traditionally classified as “essential.” The other fatty acid traditionally viewed as essential is an omega 6 fat called linoleic acid. They are considered “essential” because the body can’t make them on its own. They only way to get them is to eat foods that contain them.

Dietary sources of alpha-linolenic acid include flaxseeds, walnuts, hemp seeds and some dark green leafy vegetables.

The body converts ALA into EPA and DHA. These fats can also be derived directly from certain foods, most notably cold-water fish including salmon, tuna, halibut, and herring. In addition, certain types of algae contain DHA. EPA is believed to play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, while DHA is the necessary for proper brain and nerve development.

So, what are the functions of omega-3 fatty acids? Every cell in our body is surrounded by a membrane composed mainly of fatty acids. This membrane allows the proper amounts of necessary nutrients to enter the cell and ensures that waste products are quickly removed from the cell. To perform these functions optimally, the cell membrane must maintain its integrity and fluidity.

Because cell membranes are made up of fat, the integrity and fluidity of our cell membranes is determined in large part by the type of fat we eat and omega-3 fats, which remain a liquid at room temperature, produce cell membranes with a high degree of fluidity.

Where to find Marine-sourced Omega-3

Marine-based omega-3 is found primarily in oily fish. Other fish, such as barramundi and flathead, and seafood, such as scallops and mussels, are also good sources of marine-based omega-3.

Animal Sourced Omega-3

These are found in animal products such as eggs, chicken and beef.

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