Wellness Tip: Three Cheers For Omega 3's

(Photo: Tuna, a great source of Omega 3)

I know, there’s something a little fishy sounding about taking a fish oil supplement, but here’s the dish….

The Center For Disease Control recommends that every American eat fish at least twice per week. If you are doing this, that's great! Fish, when baked, broiled, grilled or steamed, is high in what is called Omega 3 Fatty Acids. These fatty acids actually have been shown to reduce inflammation in the blood vessels of the heart and brain, reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Omega 3’s also have been shown to act as a natural anti-inflammatory and reduce inflammation in the joints.

Some of the fish (fishes?) found to be higher in Omega 3’s are rainbow trout, salmon, swordfish, tuna, and mackerel (can you find mackerel in the store?) If you are someone who doesn’t like fish, try an Omega 3 (Fish Oil) supplement. The supplement should be in capsule form and should be taken as directed.

Make sure you talk to your doctor about taking this supplement to make sure it will not interact with anything you might already be taking, and read up on the benefits of Omega 3’s on the internet by going to www.cdc.gov (but read the rest of our newsletter first).