When it comes to fat, there’s one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones — EPA and DHA — are primarily found in certain fish. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds. Your body does not only need these fatty acids to function but it also provides some big health benefits.
Omega 3 Vegan Benefits
Depression. Some researchers have found that cultures that eat foods with high levels of omega-3s have lower levels of depression. Fish oil also appears to boost the effects of antidepressants and may help the depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Blood fat (triglycerides). Fish oil supplements can lower elevatedtriglyceride levels. Having high levels of this blood fat puts you at risk for heart disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis. Fish oil supplements (EPA+DHA) can curb stiffness and joint pain. Omega-3 supplements also seem to boost the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Baby development. DHA appears to be important for visual and neurological development in infants.
Asthma. A diet high in omega-3s lowers inflammation, a key component in asthma. But more studies are needed to show if fish oil supplements improve lung function or cut the amount of medication a person needs to control the condition.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Eesearch suggests that omega-3s may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and also have a positive effect on gradual memory loss linked to aging.
And many more.
Body By Nature’s Omega 3 Supplement
Derived from the plant marine algae ‘Schizochytrium sp microalgae’ this is the first supplement to offer good sources of DHA and EPA for vegetarians and vegans. Algal Omega-3 oil has been commercially available for a while but it did not contain meaningful amounts of EPA. The microalgae in this supplement is grown in a controlled environment, eliminating the risk of oceanic contamination