| What are the benefits of omega3 fat? Answer -- | | | | However, not all fish oil supplements are able to |
| there are many, and they have all been proven | | | | do this. Not all are created equal. |
| by clinical studies. One example is how omega3 | | | | For example, some omega 3 dietary supplements |
| fat can be beneficial for your health. | | | | contain more EPA than DHA. This is crucially |
| Our brain and eyes form a network. Our eyes | | | | important because DHA is more beneficial to your |
| work as cameras and take snap-shots of what | | | | health. Therefore, a supplement should actually |
| you see and the information gathered is | | | | contain more DHA than EPA. Experts even |
| transported to our brains. Here, the brain analyses | | | | recommend a ratio of about 2:1. |
| the images. It can work out the general form and | | | | Or, more precisely, 250mg of DHA and 120mg of |
| distance of the objects around us. | | | | EPA. |
| This is how the eyes and the brain are interlinked. | | | | You shouldn't trust a label which has more EPA |
| But what bonds the two together? Omega3 acids. | | | | than DHA in it -- it isn't going to benefit you as |
| The two essential fatty acids (EFAs) are found in | | | | much. You also have to ensure that the product |
| fish oils. Therefore, fish based oils can provide a | | | | is properly purified, preferably through a process |
| natural supply of the fats that the body needs to | | | | called molecular distillation. |
| function. | | | | This will remove many impurities and make the |
| I have just explained the link between the eyes | | | | supplement safe to digest. If it hasn't been |
| and the brain. Fish oil also help to prevent | | | | purified, move on. |
| mascular degeneration. A weakened mascula (in | | | | Your next step? Find a supplement which fulfils |
| the central part of the retina) can decrease the | | | | these points mentioned above, as they could help |
| quality of vision. But DHA is part of the | | | | both your vision, and also many other aspects of |
| foundational material in the retina, and this means | | | | your health. A sub-standard supplier of omega3 |
| that an increased supply of it (from fish oils) can | | | | fat won't. |
| contribute to a greater clarity of vision. | | | | |