Did you know that your brain is made up of 60% fat? And did you know that the neurons that communicate messages to your brain need high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids to get the job done? If you answered no to one of both of these questions, chances are, you’re not getting enough omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs).
If you’re not getting enough omega-3’s—your brain is one of the first organs to feel the effects. And that means…
- Sluggish thinking and mental fog
- “Senior moments” and forgetfulness
- Poor concentration and memory recall
- Inability to learn new things
- Mood swings and sadness
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that mood problems will become the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. [1]
And researchers say this increase may be due to the fact that we’re eating fewer amounts of essential omega-3’s. It’s suggested that we should not take a chance with our brain health. We need to make sure we boost our levels of healthy omega-3’s.
“Regular fish consumption (1-2 servings per week) is protective against coronary heart disease and ischaemic stroke and is recommended. The serving should provide an equivalent of 200-500 mg of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid. People who are vegetarians are recommended to ensure adequate intake of plant sources of a-linolenic acid.” [2]
If you’re not a fish eater, like many people, it’s never been easier to get your regular dose of omega-3 because there is an omega-3 supplement that contains healthy omega-3’s, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are both found only in cold water fish like salmon and herring.
With a healthy dose of 400 mg of omega-3—you get powerful omega-3 supplementation to help boost your brain and body health.
Other ingredients in this supplement are organic flaxseed oil, which contains “alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and other health conditions”[3], and evening primrose oil, which “contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient.”[4]
This supplement not only protects the brain, but also meets the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for omega-3 intake. One daily dose provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.
Now, you can protect your brain and heart at the same time by taking an omega-3 fatty acids supplement daily.
To learn more about this supplement, please contact me.
Sources:
[1] http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/depression/definition/en/
[2] http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/5_population_nutrient/en/index13.html
[3] http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/flaxseed-oil-000304.htm
[4] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/evening-primrose-oil/NS_patient-Primrose