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Omega-3 Benefits

Omega-3 Benefits. By. Rahath and Alexander. What is Omega 3?. Omega 3 is an unsaturated fat most commonly found in fish. Omega 3 helps to reduce inflammation that can harm blood vessels throughout the body

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Omega-3 Benefits

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  1. Omega-3 Benefits By. Rahath and Alexander

  2. What is Omega 3? • Omega 3 is an unsaturated fat most commonly found in fish. • Omega 3 helps to reduce inflammation that can harm blood vessels throughout the body • Even though mercury can sometimes be found in fish, the benefits from eating fish outweigh your risk of mercury poisoning.

  3. Benefits of Omega 3 • By eatingfish 1 to 2 times a week, you can reduce your chances of heart disease by 1/3 or more. • Omega 3 can decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, boost immunity and improve arthritis symptoms, and in children may improve learning ability.

  4. Where do I get Omega 3 • Omega 3 is most commonly found in fatty fish • Salmon • Herring • Some tuna • Some fish should be avoided • Tilapia • Catfish • You can also buy Omega 3 soft gelsat any drug store

  5. Summary • Omega 3 is an unsaturated fat • Eating fish can reduce your chances for heart disease because it contains omega 3 • Omega 3 can be found in fish oil or as soft gels • You should eat fish twice a week.

  6. Questions • Where can you get omega 3? You can get it from fish. • What are some of the benefits of omega3? You can reduce chances for heart disease, lowers blood pressure, boost immunity, reduce effects of arthritis, increase your learning ability. • How often should you eat fish to get omega 3? Two times a week

  7. Work cited • http://www.tcd.ie/Communications/assets/img/omega3.jpg • http://www.genesmart.com/filebin/images/product_images_325/Omega-3-Spill.jpg • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/omega-3/HB00087 • http://acuraonbrant.lifestyleezine.com/mag/articles/images/032009/omega3.jpg • http://www.omega3faq.com/images/fish.jpg

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