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About Omega-3
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What Is Omega-3?
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Why Do We Need Omega-3?
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Benefits of Omega-3
• Recommended Omega-3 Intake
What Is Omega-3?
Omega-3 refers to essential fatty acids required by our bodies for
proper growth and functioning.
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Why Do We Need Omega-3?
Omega-3 functions as building blocks in all cell membranes. Omega-3
also produces prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances
necessary for energy metabolism and for cardiovascular and immune
health.
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Benefits of Omega-3
• Heart Disease
Lowers triglycerides in the blood, one of the risk factors for heart
disease.
• Cholesterol
Lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
• Blood pressure
Prevents and reduces high blood pressure.
• Diabetes
Aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels.
• Inflammatory
Disease
Reduces the occurrence of inflammatory diseases like arthritis and
migraine headaches.
• Cancer
Inhibits tumour growth and lowers risk of cancer.
• Skin related
diseases
Assists in the healing of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.
• Nursing mothers and
babies
Contributes to brain and retina development in babies.
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Recommended Omega-3 Intake
1-2 grams of Omega-3 is needed daily for general health.
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