Omega-3 – the foundation of healthier living

Omega-3 is a group of unsaturated fatty acids which the body needs, but cannot produce itself. Since they cannot be produced by the body from other substrates, they must be supplied via food or supplements.

There are two types of essential fatty acids; Short-chained Omega-3 which are widely found in plant oils, and long-chained fatty acids, also known as EPA and DHA, which are present in fish oils.

The essential fatty acids are important in several human body systems, including the immune system and in blood pressure regulation. Changing to a diet richer in Omega-3 fatty acids, or taking supplements to compensate for a dietary imbalance, can regulate a wide range of functions, including blood clotting, blood lipid levels, the immune response, and the inflammation response to infection.

Marine Omega-3 can be added as an ingredient to various functional foods, which means value added nutrition with health benefits.