OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH WITH OMEGA 3
A beginners guide to optimizing your health with omega 3
Chapter 1 – What Is Omega 3 & Why Is It Healthy? ................. 6
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) ......................................................................... 8
What Is DHA? ............................................................................................. 9
Why is ALA Fatty Acids So Important? ......................................................... 11
Where Do They Come From? ...................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 – The Discovery & History Of Omega 3 ................... 16
Chapter 3 – Selecting An Omega 3 Supplement & Getting The Most Out Of It ................................................................... 18
Why Are Omega-3 Supplements Recommended? .......................................... 20
How Can You Get More Omega-3s in Your Diet? ............................................ 21
How Much Omega-3 Should You Take? ........................................................ 22
Decoding the Supplement Label .................................................................. 23
Chapter 4 – Benefits Of Omega 3 For Your Health & Your Body . 25
Nuts ........................................................................................................ 25
Helps to Builds Bone Strength ..................................................................... 26
Reduces Cancer Risk.................................................................................. 27
Lowers Depression .................................................................................... 27
Helps to Control Diabetes ........................................................................... 29
Controls Physiological Functions .................................................................. 30
Fights Dementia and Alzheimer’s ................................................................. 30
Reduces the Risk of Children Developing Asthma .......................................... 31
Lowering Heart Disease .............................................................................. 32
Reduces Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis ................................................. 34
Preventing Cancer ..................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5 – Omega 3 & Your Heart ....................................... 36
Why Are Omega-3s Found In Fish Oils Good For The Heart? ........................... 37
What Types Of Fish Should You Eat? ............................................................ 38
Chapter 6 – How Omega 3 Helps You Heal ............................. 40
Cell Membrane And Omega-3 Fatty Acids ..................................................... 41
How Do Omega-3s Help Brain Healing? ........................................................ 41
Chapter 7 – Omega 3 & The Whole Family…Kids & Seniors ....... 43
Childhood ................................................................................................. 44
For Middle-Aged and Older Adults ................................................................ 45
Conclusion – Incorporating Omega 3 Into Your Life Today & Long Term ............................................................................... 47
Flaxseeds and Walnuts ............................................................................... 47
Beans ...................................................................................................... 48
Winter Squash, Fish and Olive Oil ................................................................ 48
Tips on Increasing Your Omega-3 Intake ...................................................... 49
A beginners guide to optimizing your health with omega 3