Saturday 26 May 2012

Benefits of Omega-3


Benefits of Omega-3
Benefits of Omega-3 (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)
Omega-3 and it's values underlined again

It's a known fact that Omega-3 is good for your skin and hair. Also known are its anti-ageing qualities. What many don't know is that it's a great anti-inflammatory and therefore helpful in arthritic conditions as well.

"Arthritis patients are often benefitted by intake of Omega-3 capsules as it is a good anti-inflammatory," says Dr Rajiv Bhatia, orthopaedic surgeon. "And despite being an allopeathic doc, I quite often prescribe them to my patients, especially those in prelimnary stages of arthritis or even patients with sports injuries like sprains and ligament tears.

Other benefits of Omega-3
Good mood booster: Omega-3 helps elevate mood and counter blues and depression to a certain extent. "It's proven that omega-3 enhances 'feel good' hormone release in brain. I prescribe it to my patients," says Dr Rajendra Barve, psychiatirst.

Immunity booster: Like Vitamin C, Omega-3 too has immunity boosters that fights diseases and helps keep them at bay.

Sources of Omega-3
- Cold water fish like Salmon, Haddock, Mackrel, Sardines, Cod, Trout, Tuna
- Olives
- Walnuts
- Seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds
 

2 comments:

  1. I have been using nutrilite Salmon omega-3 soft gels of AMWAY since last Two years and I fully agree with what is written in this Article.It is wonderful.

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  2. I also take arctic sea soft gel of FLP. It's really working....Good article, i like this article...

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