OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

1. Omega-3 fatty acids are fats found primarily in fish and fish oils (mono- and polyunsaturated).

2. Important role of fatty acids is to protect against heart disease, arthritis, allergies, cognitive loss, depression, diabetes and aging.

3. There are three primary omega-3 fatty acids found in food and supplements:
*ALA-alpha linollolenic acid, found in flax seed oil
*EPA-eicosapentaeonic acid, fish & fish oil
*DHA-docosahexaenoic acid, fish & fish oil

4. You need at LEAST 500mg-1000mg of EPA & DHA per day.

5. Aim for 4-6 servings of oily fish per week and/or take a fish oil supplement.
*Salmon, mackeral & cod are best sources.
*Avoid tilapia, catfish and tuna fish.
*Albacore tuna is ok.

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