Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to positively affect risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. DHA and EPA help reduce triglycerides in the blood, regulate cholesterol by raising the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, reduce the stickiness of blood and may also help prevent clots.

Omega 3 has been shown to help children with ADHD, but studies have also suggested that omega 3, especially DHA, can help improve memory. Besides supporting both short- and long-term memory, omega 3 can significantly help improve reaction time, and general brain function.

One reason why omega 3 fatty acids may be so beneficial to so many aspects of health is that they reduce system-wide inflammation. Inflammation is related to the development of nearly every major illness and makes up part of the pain response associated with conditions such as arthritis. Making anti-inflammatory nutrients part of your diet gives your body the best chance of fighting these diseases.

Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to increase the amount of calcium you absorb from your gut partly by enhancing the effect of vitamin D, and improve the strength of your bones and synthesis of bone collagen. In joint diseases such as arthritis, omega 3 fatty acids can reduce the inflammation that causes the typical bone and joint pain experienced with these conditions.