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  • Omega-3 oils, or omega-3 fatty acids, are heart healthy fats which can be found in some foods as well as dietary supplements. This oil can provide many health benefits when incorporated into your diet.

    Identification

    Omega-3 oil is a polyunsaturated fat. Unlike saturated and trans fats, polyunsaturated fats are considered good fats and play a huge role in brain function. They may also help to lower cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.

    Features

    Consuming omega-3s through foods or supplements may also help decrease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, help control psoriasis, prevent gallstones, and relieve arthritis and asthma.

    Types

    Foods containing high levels of omega-3s include fish like tuna, salmon and halibut, as well as flaxeed oil and walnuts.

    Expert Insight

    If you don't eat the above foods, you can receive omega-3 oils by taking a fish oil supplement.

    Warning

    Symptoms that your body may be deficient in omega-3s include depression, fatigue, dry skin and the inability to concentrate. People deficient in omega-3 may also be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

    Source:

    "New Foods For Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More than 100 Foods"; Selene Yeager; 1998

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