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1. The Benefits Of Omega 3

2. • Omega 3’s are part of a group of fats known as polyunsaturated
fatty Acids
• Our bodies can’t make omega 3’s so we must get them from our
diets
• The 3 most important types of Omega 3 fatty acids are ALA, EPA
and DHA, especially EPA and DHA

3. • Omega 3’s are important because they form a fundamental part of our
cell membranes, and therefore ensure that our cell receptors work
properly
• This means that without omega 3’s our cells cannot communicate with
each other properly
• Omega 3’s also have a key role in how our genes express themselves, as
well as producing hormones that control blood clotting, inflammation
and the ability of our arteries to contract and relax, as well as affecting
the cholesterol profile of our blood

4. • This means Omega 3 affects a huge number of health factors in
our bodies
• Research at Harvard has shown that insufficient Omega 3 is the
cause of up to 96,000 deaths a year in the USA alone
• One of the major areas of Omega 3
benefits is heart health

6. • Omega 3’s can stabilise heart arrhythmia’s, lower blood pressure and
heart rate, as well as improving the function of blood vessels in the heart
• They can also lower triglyceride levels in the blood more effectively
than statins. Circulating levels of blood triglycerides have been
shown to be a major factor in the development of heart disease
• They can also increase levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) and
increase the size of LDL particles (the bad cholesterol) to make them
less likely to get stuck in artery walls and cause atherosclerotic
legions

7. • An Italian study found that heart attack survivors who took fish oil
supplements subsequently had a much lower risk of another heart
attack, stroke, or death

8. Omega 3 and Inflammation

9. • Inflammation is one of the biggest threats to our health in today’s
world of high stress, environmental pollution, and high processed
food diets
• Inflammation is directly responsible for diseases like arthritis,
Chron’s and ulcerative colitis, eczema, psoriasis, lupus and other
autoimmune conditions
• Studies have shown that supplementation with high doses of
omega 3 fish oils can reduce inflammation, improve symptoms and
decrease the need for medication in these conditions

10. • Also as we develop our scientific understanding of disease, we are
finding correlations between inflammation and other chronic
diseases such as depression, cancer and dementia

11. Omega 3 and the Brain
• EPA and DHA can increase cerebral blood flow and keep brain
dopamine levels high, which can have positive effects on mood and
the function of our brain
• DHA is vital for synapse in the brain, allowing our brains to make new
connections that allow us to learn and form new behaviours patterns,
even in adulthood

12. • Low omega 3 levels have been linked to suicide and symptoms of
depression, and supplementing with omega 3 has been shown to
reverse this.
• Omega 3 has also been
shown to reduce the risk
of developing dementia,
improve the symptoms of
early stage dementia, as
well as reducing the
inflammatory immune
response in the brain, and
so protecting brain cells
from damage

13. Omega 3 and Cancer
• Studies have shown that omega 3 may be effective against some
forms of cancer
• Research has shown that people with diets rich in EPA and DHA are
less likely to develop prostate cancer

14. • Higher EPA and DHA intake is also associated with a 25% reduction in
breast cancer
• A recent study has also shown better treatment results for patients
with certain skin cancers that had higher omega 3 levels

16. Omega 3 Children, Learning and Behaviour
• From the Womb to the second year of life a child goes through rapid
development of their brain, eyes and nervous system, which requires a
constant supply of omega 3, especially DHA
• From pregnancy through to breastfeeding the child is completely
dependant on their mother for this vital supply of omega 3, so it’s really
important for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to make sure
they have a good intake of omega 3

17. • As the child develops, omega 3 has a significant impact on learning
and behaviour
• Studies have shown that children with learning difficulties and ADHD
are more likely to have low levels of omega 3
• Low levels of DHA have also been associated with poorer reading ability
and worse memory in school age children

18. • Also a recent study in the American Journal of Nutrition has shown
children aged from 3 -5 years performed better on tests of
Intelligence, rule learning and vocabulary when they were given omega
3 supplements

19. Omega 3 and Diabetes
• Research into the causes of diabetes and our understanding of the
disease are increasing. Insulin sensitivity and inflammation are
now seen as big causal factors
• Increasing evidence is showing that omega 3 supplementation can help
improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes
• In some cases Insulin resistance has been reversed by omega 3
supplementation

20. Omega 3 and Exercise

21. • Omega 3 is fantastic for athletes, and anyone who is trying to keep fit
• Omega 3 has been shown to increase blood flow to the muscles during
exercise, which can help to increase performance and reduce the build
up of lactic acid that leads to fatigue and cramping
• Omega 3 also improves recovery from training and can reduce the
severity and duration of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)

22. • Omega 3 supplementation can also help to build muscle mass by
increasing insulin sensitivity, thus allowing more anabolic nutrients
into muscle cells and switching on the body’s muscle building
pathway known as mTor
• For more information, or to see citations for the studies mentioned in
this presentation please visit this Intelligent Labs Link, and also for
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