What conditions or problems are Omega 3 fatty acids used for ?

Omega 3 fatty acids may be helpful for a number of conditions and problems. For starters, omega-3 fatty acids can be used to help prevent the buildup of cholesterol that can clog the arteries and lead to heart attack and stroke. Omega 3’s also help keep blood platelets from becoming sticky and clumping together to form blood clots.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish-oil supplements are particularly effective for the prevention of conditions like cardiac arrhythmia and strokes in people with known cardiovascular disease.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed oil are most effective for the prevention of breast cancer and omega-3 supplements may also be used to help treat the following conditions and health problems: arthritis, asthma, bipolar disorder, cancer, depression, painful menstruation, eczema, lupus, psoriasis, schizophrenia, stroke, colitis, and prevent organ and skin transplant rejection.












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