Omega 3
What is Omega 3
Oil from fish contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Both are Omega-3 fatty acids which help maintain healthy triglyceride levels.*
*2-4mg DHA
Good sources of omega 3 include: mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, sablefish (black cod), anchovies, albacore tuna and wild game. Omega 3 fish oil supplements also contain high levels of EPA and DHA
Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil help to balance omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in vegetable oils
The key functions of Omega 3 are:
healthy blood triglyceride levels
supports healthy brain function*
*250mg+ DHA
healthy vision
Why Omega 3 is important for children’s health?
While both EPA and DHA are important for good health, it is DHA particularly which is thought to be important. Many of our everyday foods such as milk and margarines have been fortified with Omega-3 but at much lower levels. Supplementing with a fish oil capsule can help support healthy brain function.
