Benefits of Omega 3
The Health Benefits of Omega-3 EPA & DHA
Together EPA & DHA play a critical role in our cell development, growth and maintenance. Scientist are increasingly aware of the importance the balance of Omega-3s and Omega-6s have in health. Low consumption of Omega-3 and high consumption of Omega-6 are linked to health status.
Omega-3 EPA & DHA are necessary for several important body functions, such as:
- Essential building blocks for our brain, eyes and nerves
- Building cell membranes in our brain
- Immune system support
- Support normal blood lipid profiles
- Supports normal brain function
More than 20,000 clinical studies showing positive health benefits have been conducted on Omega-3 EPA & DHA. Many of these studies indicate that these vital nutrients may be of importance by themselves or in combination with other nutrients to support normal body functions:
- Cardiovascular health
- Immune system functions
- Normal neural development and function
The following health claims for EPA and DHA have been approved by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Commission Regulation (EU) 1924/2006 and 432/2012):
- DHA and EPA contribute to the normal function of the heart (0.25 g per day)
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure (3 g per day)
- DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (2 g per day)
- DHA contributes to maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels (2 g per day in combination with EPA)
- DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function (0.25 g per day)
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision (0.25 g per day)
- DHA maternal intake contributes to the normal brain development of the fetus and breastfed infants (0.2 g DHA plus the daily recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA for adults which is 0.25 g per day).
- DHA maternal intake contributes to the normal development of the eye of the fetus and breastfed infants (0.2 g DHA plus the daily recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) for adults which is 0.25 g per day).