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Found in: Lipids (Oils etc.) | Cholesterol Management | Brain Nutrition Omega-3Current Omega-3 Specials:
Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids. This implies that they are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA; and ALA is converted into Omega-3 fatty acid in the body) can be found in fish and some plant oils. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems. It is important to maintain an appropriate balance of omega-3 and omega-6 as they work together in human body. A healthy diet should contain from roughly equal amounts to four times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. In contrast, the typical American diet contains 11 to 30 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. This imbalance is believed to be a significant factor in the rising rate of inflammatory disorders in the United States. In fact, extensive research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, among others. Show Brands: All, Concise | All, Expanded | KAL | Natural Factors | Nature's Life | Nature's Plus | Solaray | TwinLab Solaray Products in Omega-3 Category:
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