What Are Omega 3s?
by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life Omega 3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids essential for our good health. They are needed for the membranes of all our body cells, encompassing not only heart and brain function, but they also play an important role in the normal function of our eyes, our nervous system, our kidneys, and our liver. In fact all our body systems! Other functions of Omega 3 include the contraction of muscles and the dilation/constriction of blood vessels, blood health, and inflammatory processes. There are many types of omega 3s , but the most important ones for health are DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid). These are long-chain, highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) of the omega-3 family. DHA is the most complex of the Omega 3 fatty acids and it has what is known as a 22 carbon molecules and 6 double bond molecules. I know that this might sound like a foreign language for many readers but I mention it because it is important. ...