Updated: 16-06-2025
Amazing Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Why are omega-3 fatty acids a buzzword nowadays?
The reason is that omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are important for several functions in the body.
You can get many powerful benefits of omega-3 fatty acids when you consume them in your daily diet.
Here are the main important benefits of omega-3 fatty acids:
Clears the Heart Blockages: Omega-3 fatty acids clear the arteries in the heart.
- It means these acids can store the good fats and reduce bad cholesterol. That is the reason the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are very useful in maintaining our heart health.
- Controls the Joint Pains and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Some Results showed that these Acids are helpful in eye health and brain-related disorders.
- Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce blood pressure levels.
- Omega-3 fatty acids can improve skin condition. Especially for people suffering from psoriasis, ageing problems, and wrinkles on the face.
- Controls and Reduces the Risk of Diabetes
- Reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Can reduce the risk of cancers: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world, helpful in colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
- Helpful for Fatty Liver
- Reduces Depression and improves Good Sleep
Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Non-Vegetarian Food Sources:
- Salmon Fish
- Tuna Fish
- Sardines Fish
- Lake Trout
- Mackerel Fish
- Herring Fish
- Oysters
Vegetarian Food Sources:
- Flax seeds
- Leafy Greens
- Broccoli
- Hemp seeds
- Wild Rice
- Spinach
- Soybean
- Walnuts
- Chia seeds
- Mustard Oil
Friends, from today onwards, add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.
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Author’s Bio:
Pavan Kumar Elkoochi
Is a Healthcare Evangelist, Writer, Social Thinker, healthcare business analyst trainer, and mentor. He strongly believes health is wealth.