The Truth About Omega-3, the Good Fat

 

Omega-3: The Good Fat




Doctors
may tell you to cut the fat, but not all fats are unhealthy. Omega-3
fatty acids may have far-reaching health benefits. Studies suggest they
help lower the risk of heart disease, the nation’s top killer. They may
also protect against depression, dementia, cancer, and arthritis.
Omega-3s are found in salmon, walnuts, spinach, and more – but the
health benefits can differ greatly from one source to another.




The Omega-3 Alphabet




Omega-3
fatty acids come in more than one form. The types found in fish, called
DHA and EPA, have been studied most extensively and appear to have the
strongest health benefits. Another form known as ALA is found in
vegetable oils, flaxseed, walnuts, and dark leafy vegetables such as
spinach. The body converts a small amount of ALA into EPA and DHA. 

ALA
may also have some health benefits of its own.



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