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The Benefits of Omega-3 Fats
Omega-3 is one of the most important essential nutrients out there. Three recent studies even found that omega-3 deficiency can cause or contribute to serious health problems, both mental and physical, and may be a significant underlying factor of up to 96,000 premature deaths each year.
In 2008, three other studies also highlighted the vital importance of omega-3 fats for optimal health, underscoring the importance of maintaining a high dietary omega-3 intake throughout your life.
The results showed that low concentrations of EPA and DHA resulted in an increased risk of death from all causes and accelerated cognitive decline. Those suffering from depression have also been found to have lower levels of omega-3 in their blood than nondepressed individuals.
It’s even been found to save the lives of children suffering from short bowel syndrome (SBS), and tests on children with learning disabilities has shown omega-3 to be an effective treatment.
So the benefits of omega-3 fats truly run the gamut, from mental and behavioral health at any age, to preventing premature death from any number of diseases, including:
* Coronary heart disease and stroke
* Essential fatty acid deficiency in infancy (retinal and brain development)
* Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus and nephropathy)
* Crohn’s disease
* Cancers of the breast, colon, and prostate
* Mild hypertension
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Parkinson’s disease
* Preventing premature delivery
[Mercola.com]
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