We hear the term OMEGA 3 for many benefits but what actually is OMEGA 3

Omega 3 is health fatty acid which helps in improving our cardiovascular health by  keeping the cholesterol level in limits

Omega 3 consists of DHA and EPA.  Most common sources of Omega 3 are sea food and fatty fish like Salmon and Mackrel.

Flex seeds, chia seeds soy bean and walnuts  are plant based sources for omega 3

There are 3 types of omega 3

EPA means Eicosapentaenoic acid, This type of omega 3 is found in fish and also called as marine omega

DHA means docosahexaenoic acid, This omega 3 is also marine omega 2

ALA means alpha – linolenic acid, This omega 3 is found in plant based diet

When we get ALA from plants, it is ultimately converted to DHA and EPA.

Omega 3 helps to functions all cells as they should perform but it is highly concentrated in brain cells and eyes.

Benefits of Omega 3:

1. Helps in improving cardiovascular health
2. Helps in minimizing blood clots
3. Helps in reducing risks of cancers such as Breast cancer
4. Macular degeneration due to age.