We have been told to take more of it, and there’s strong evidence that Omega 3 really is crucial for our brains, hearts and immune systems.

Moreover “Fish oil may really be an ‘elixir of youth’ because of its effects on our biological ageing,” says The Daily Telegraph.

The news is based on a study measuring heart patients’ levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish and supplement pills. Researchers then looked at sections of the patients’ DNA called telomeres, measuring the speed of naturally occuring changes associated with ageing. The results showed that there was an association between higher omega-3 levels and a reduction in the rate at which the patients’ telomeres shortened.

While this study may shed light on the possible actions of omega-3, it did not assess whether these changes affected the health or wellbeing of the participants. This was preliminary research, and further studies are needed to see whether omega-3 fatty acids have a direct effect on telomeres.

Everyone is recommending Omega-3 fish oil these days. If you are on a low fat diet you really need to learn about these healthy fats.

The White House has asked the USDA to update its Food Guide Pyramid to recommend omega-3 “healthy fats” from fish, fish oil and flaxseed oil.

More and more doctors are recommending these good fats too.

The new guidelines from the American Heart Association have also been updated and now focus on omega 3 fish oil.

You can see below an interesting video about using Omega3  in Weight Loss Diets.

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