Omega 3 : Source of Omega 3, Importance and Health Facts

Omega 3 Food

Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of fatty substance. It helps in the production of hormones in the body as well as physical and mental development. It has many benefits and functions. This fatty acids can be obtained from any vegetarian or non-vegetarian source. Fruits like okhar, dried fruits, almonds, cardamom, sunflower, soybean, sprouted nuts, banda, green beans, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries are rich in this.

In addition, consumption of cow’s milk, almonds and eggs is also beneficial for our health.

How to eat such food?

A healthy person should consume omega 3 fatty acids according to their body weight. Such foods should be eaten in consultation with a nutritionist or doctor. Because too much fat leads to obesity. It is beneficial to make the seeds of different fruits like powder and eat it on an empty stomach in the morning with half a teaspoon of water. It is even more beneficial to cook rich fruits and vegetables in oil.

A healthy person should eat 4 grams of fatty acids in a day mixed with some food. Child health organizations recommend a daily intake of 2 grams of omega-3 foods for babies, pregnant and lactating women. Sick people should follow the doctor’s advice before taking it.

What are the problems in  absence of Omega 3 in body?

Digestive system disorders, despite adequate intake, sometimes increase the risk of  fatty acid deficiency due to a lack of metabolism or absorption. Lack of it can lead to diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, intestinal diseases, Alzheimer’s. Research has shown that a lack of  this in the diet increases the risk of breast and prostate cancer.

Know about Omega 3

• It is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, which we can only get from our food. There are three types  in our diet.
• Alpha-linolenic acid (plant oil)
• Isocepantanoic acid (oil found in seafood or marine organisms)
• Docosahexaenoic acid (a type of oil made from seafood or marine organisms)

 Omega 3 Beneficial for

– Regular intake of this controls the level of fat or triglycerides in the blood. Which reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 50 percent.

– Regular consumption of such foods reduces the effects of inflammatory factors in the body. It helps to reduce various types of pain.

– Omega-rich foods help children’s nervous system, mental and physical development. Promotes children’s learning ability and helps to improve their mental skills.

Excessive intake is harmful to health

Eating a diet rich in this fatty acids is not harmful to our health. But too much fat can cause problems in the body’s cells. If left unchecked, it can increase the risk of future high blood pressure, heart attacks, and diabetes.

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