Anti-Aging Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Did you know omega-3 fatty acids have anti-aging properties that can help you live young?

Omega-3 fatty acids are ‘’healthy fats’’ that help prevent many chronic health conditions which helps the body live and look young!  Although foods are the best source for omega-3’s, supplements help as well. Look for products with these nutrients listed; alpha-linolenic acid, EPA eicosapentaenoic and DHA docosahexaenoic.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help the Body…

• Reduce inflammation which can reduce risk of chronic health conditions
• Lower the amount of lipids which reduces cholesterol and triglycerides
• Prevent cancer cell growth
• Decrease platelets which prevents excessive blood clotting
• Reduce risk of obesity

[iconbox title=”Tip:” icon=”Key.png”]Recommended daily dose of omega-3 for women 1.1 grams and men 1.6 grams. Best to absorb omega-3 from foods but supplements can help as well.[/iconbox]

Conditions that Need Omega-3 Foods…

• Here are just a few of the health conditions that can benefit from omega-3’s.
• Hardening of the arteries – decreases platelet clotting
• Type 2 diabetes – reduces inflammation
• ADD / ADHD – improves ability to concentrate
• Cardiovascular disease – reduces cholesterol and inflammation
• Anti-Aging – reduces wrinkles, improves dry, itchy skin and thickens hair and nails

[iconbox title=”Tip:” icon=”Key.png”]Top 5 foods with omega-3 fatty acids; flax seed ground, walnuts, salmon, avocados and tofu.[/iconbox]

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List of resources, all worth checking out.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet from WebMD.com

Daily Dose: Omega-3 from DrOz.com

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Have Anti-Aging Effects on Cells from NaturalNews.com

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