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Definition of omega-3

Omega-3s are a group of essential fatty acids, this means that man has to resort to food supplies of this nutrient because it can not synthesize itself.
They are found in many foods and as supplements. Recent studies of fatty acids would be beneficial for a wide variety of diseases.

Chemical definition of omega-3 (complex part for specialist)

The molecules are omega-3 long chain hydrogénocarbonée with several double bonds (also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids: which means that the channel is not fully saturated with hydrogen atom H).
The concept of omega-3 is a generic term that includes various fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) with 20 C and 5 double bonds, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with 22 C and 6 double bonds and acid docosapentaénoique (DPA) with 22 C and 5 double bonds.
As can be seen on 3 of the term omega-3 means the strict sense, 3 unsaturated, fatty acids or some part of this family have more than 3 links (5 ,…), it is therefore rather a group of fatty acids in the broad sense.

For information, often also known as omega-6, they characterize a group of fatty acids with unsaturated bonds in varying numbers (2 double bonds in linoleic acid GLA ,…), the main representatives of this class are linoleic acid (found in evening primrose oil and borage oil), alpha-linolenic and arachidonic acid.

Where to find omega-3?
In food, omega 3 is found primarily in vegetable oils and fish.

Vegetable oils with omega-3:
> Rapeseed oil
> Oil, wheat germ
> Walnut oil
> Linseed oil
> Soybean oil
> Olive Oil
Attention to the vegetable oils it is always better to eat with a cold pressed oil.

Fish rich in omega-3:
> Cold Water Fish: salmon, tuna, anchovies

You can also find a pharmacy or supplements omega 3 supplements (as capsules of fish oil, salmon ,…) based omega-3 supplement absorption of these valuable fatty acids.

Nutritional Recommendation

It is often recommended when starting a diet with omega-3 to try to maintain a 1:5 ratio between omega-3 and omega-6. That is to say he would eat one serving of omega-3 for five servings of omega 6, currently this ratio in the Western population (except Japan) seems rather to be 1:8 (sometimes even 1:20 ). But it also means that we must not forget to eat omega-6 is found mainly in meat and oil sunflower to ensure the ratio 1:5.
Given the complexity of different dosages and ratios, however, it is preferable to obtain advice from a nutritionist or a specialist in this field (doctor, pharmacist).

The supposed effects of omega 3

Fatty acids (not only the omega-3) play a crucial role in the human body, it often act as hormones to deliver various messages, this is the case for example after injury, the body emits signals characteristics inflammation. Various fatty acids (such as prostaglandins) involved in the mechanism of inflammation. They therefore have an anti-inflammatory role.

Assume that omega-3 stored in the cell membrane, through their transformation into other molecules may also act benevolently and play a protective role of bad cholesterol and inhibiting the formation of atherosclerotic plaque .

Indications, uses in medicine

In view of the effects mentioned above, omega-3 would have a beneficial role against various inflammatory diseases such as arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis yc), stress, acne or cancer (prevention). Some even talk of a possible effect on depression (omega-3 and depression: if it is assumed that depression has an inflammatory component). Omega-3 is also strongly indicated différtentes Prevention of cardiovascular disease: cholesterol, hypertension and stroke.

Note that like any medicine, some cons-indications (during operation) and side effects (risk of bleeding) are taken into account, this is particularly the case with supplements rich in omega-3, please seek advice from a specialist to read the package insert.

Tags: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), essential fatty acids, supplements, vegetable oils and fish