Seven Seas Omega-3 Fish Oil Max Strength, 1250 mg Fish Oil, 1063 mg Omega-3, 250 mg EPA & DHA & Vitamin D, 30 Capsules

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According to the latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey the proportion of adults meeting the 5-A-Day recommendation was 32% of those aged 19 to 64 years and 26% of those aged 65 years and over. Most of us do not eat the recommended 30g of fibre a day and oily fish consumption is below the recommended 140g per week 1 . How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Maintain Your Health

In countries where people eat more oily fish, such as in the Mediterranean, Greenland and Japan, fewer people have heart disease compared to countries where people eat very little oily fish, such as the UK. The two omega-3 fatty acids considered most crucial come from marine animals such as fish. EPA and DHA are known for various health benefits and particularly for their contribution to normal heart function. Flaxseed, chia, hemp, and a few other foods, on the other hand, offer another type of polyunsaturated fatty acid,alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats All oily fish contain omega 3 fats. You can choose from fresh, canned or frozen fish. The following are all good options. Essential fatty acids are considered ‘essential’ as they cannot be made by the body and must be consumed within the diet. The government recommends eating two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily fish. However, this can be difficult for some and therefore taking a supplement can be extremely beneficial.White fish and shell fish contain smaller amounts of omega 3s, around a tenth of the amount in the same weight of oily fish. But they’re also low in saturated fat and calories. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should consult their doctor before taking vitamin or mineral supplements.

These essential fatty acids deliver whole body health benefits – Omega-3 in DHA form contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and brain function, while DHA and EPA combined can contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effects for heart function are obtained with an intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA per day. For brain function, 250 mg DHA per day is needed. Omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for general eye health as they provide structural support to cell membranes 2. How Do I Ensure I am Getting Enough Omega-3? Oily fish contain higher levels of pollutants than other types of seafood. Girls, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, planning a pregnancy or may have a child one day should eat no more than two portions of oily fish a week because the pollutants could build up in the body and affect the pregnancy. There are two particularly important fatty acids – eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA have distinct roles and actions in the body. 2 Not only are they important for our body to function, but they also deliver fundamental health benefits to our vital organs. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and brain function 3 while DHA and EPA together contribute to the normal function of the heart. 4 Omega-3 and omega-6 are both types of polyunsaturated fats. They are essential to our health as they cannot be made from scratch by the body. Where Can I Find Omega-6 Fats?

some oils including flax (also known as flaxseed oil and linseed oil), walnut, soya, pumpkin and algal oil