Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease – and may protect the heart during times of mental stress. This is why including foods that are high in the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, such as oily fish, is encouraged as part of a healthy balanced diet. You should eat at least two servings a week of fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, tuna or trout.
Many New Zealanders have turned to daily omega-3 fish oil supplements. Due to the anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids in the body this may have benefits for healthy people and also those with heart disease.
Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to:
Getting your omega-3 fatty acids from food is always preferable to a supplement. The fillets of oily fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids include anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, trout, and mackerel. Eggs are another animal source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Vegetable-based alternatives to fish oil for omega 3 include:
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https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/medicines/o/omega-3-and-fish-oil-supplements/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-be-taking-an-omega-3-supplement
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/
