Omega 3s: What are they for and where can they be found? 👇👇

Children used to be given a supplement called cod liver oil. Remember it? It was a transparent yellow sphere. They’re still around, but less popular. They contained cod liver oil, one of the main sources of omega-3s. Why? These essential polyunsaturated fatty acids are linked to healthy growth in children, the development of their intelligence, and eye health. In fact, they’re very beneficial for adults, too. So let’s find out what they are, how they work, and where to find them.

Omega-3
1. What are they?
2. What are they for?
3. Types of omega-3
4. Properties
5. Contraindications
6. In which foods are they found
? What are they?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat, called long-chain polysaturated fat, essential for health as they play important roles in many bodily processes. Unfortunately, your body is unable to efficiently produce these substances (which is why they are considered “essential”), so you must obtain them from your diet. A high intake is linked to a reduced risk of inflammatory diseases and depression.

What are they for?

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