Benefits of Omega-3

OMEGA-3 & ITS BENEFITS 

One of the essential fats for our body & is present in food under 3 different types:

• Alpha-Linoleic Acid
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid
• Docosahexaenoic Acid

WHY IS IT ESSENTIAL?

• It is essential because our bodies cannot produce it properly & we must obtain it from the food we eat.
• It is also essential because it plays key roles in our body related to health & disease prevention.
• The health benefits conferred by n-3 fatty acids are important throughout the lifespan which means that omega-3 has major health benefits on all age groups.

OMEGA-3 BENEFITS

1 BRAIN & VISION HEALTH IN EARLY AGE DEVELOPMENT

• Healthy brain development (increase in volume & enhanced motor skills) in infants and children "brain growth spurt" that starts from the last trimester Of pregnancy until first 5 years of child's age.

• Enhanced cognitive development: May lead to better vocabulary comprehension, better verbal intelligence, better attention & memory, reasoning & strategic planning.

• May improve visual development in children 

2 HEALTHY IMMUNITY IN EARLY AGE DEVELOPMENT 

Helps in the development of a good immune system in children to fight allergies & sickness

NATURAL SOURCES OF OMEGA-3

• Breast Milk 
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Tuna
• Flax Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• Soy Beans
• Walnuts
• Canola Oil
• Salflower Oil
• Sunflower Oil