What are the benefits of omega-3 fish oils?
Omega 3 Fish Oils have many health benefits that may vary, depending on dosage and type of Omega 3. Please refer to the product page for the specific benefits of each supplement.
Important for heart health*
Supports healthy circulation*
Supports healthy joints*
Essential for normal skin function*
Support a positive mood/emotion*
Moisturize skin
What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (the good kind) found in the tissues of fatty fish and in vegetable sources such as flaxseed, hemp seeds, walnuts, and canola oil. Also known as PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids), omega-3s are essential. Fatty acids are the major building blocks of fats, and as such they comprise an important source of cellular energy for the human body. There are three major types of omega-3s: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Is fish oil an omega-3?
Fish and fish oil naturally contains omega-3 fatty acids, most importantly EPA and DHA. The ALA form of omega-3 fatty acid mostly comes from herbal seeds and oils.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids benefit your body from head to toe, supporting the health of your heart, joints and skin.* Omega-3's role in heart health is particularly noteworthy.* The National Institutes of Health recognizes that Omega-3 from fish oil can be beneficial for several cardiovascular measures.* Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.* They also help maintain triglyceride levels that are already within a normal range.*
The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of oily fish per week, but Omega-3 Fatty Acids are often in short supply in our diets. Puritan's Pride Omega-3 can help supplement your diet. They are also purified to eliminate mercury.
What is the recommended amount of omega-3 per day?
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming about 8 ounces per week of a variety of seafood, providing an average of 250 milligrams per day of EPA and DHA, for general heart health.
More than 90% of U.S. adults don’t get enough of EPA and DHA omega-3s from fish to meet current recommendations for cardiovascular health.
Because of the vast body of scientific evidence, the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have aligned in making recommendations for fatty fish intake, along with achieving a balanced diet and an active lifestyle, for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that the consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
- one tablet daily
- high concentration
- heart protective
- decrease cholestrol