Omega -3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oils, can help reduce inflammation. The two that you have probably heard mentioned are DHA and EPA. There are lots of diseases (like heart disease and arthritis) that are related to inflammatory processes. If you can help the body reduce these processes, it may help prevent some of these chronic diseases. Omega-3’s are easy to get through the diet, especially if you eat fatty fish at least twice a week. Salmon or tuna are great choices for this. However, if you just aren’t that into fish and have no desire to pop fish oil supplements, there are other food choices that are just as high in omega-3’s! Fresh basil, English walnuts, dried oregano, marjoram, and tarragon, and yellow mustard (like in the bottle)!
Your brain is actually about 60% fat, but it is fat that surrounds the nerve cells. In other words, it is structural fat, not “storage” fat. DHA is the primary fat component of the brain fat.
There really isn’t a need to take a supplement if you are consuming a diet that has variety and includes fresh foods. For help or suggestions, email mary@rudog.net
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