To support our channel and level up your health, check out: Our Fast Weight Loss Course: http://thehealthnerds.com/the-science-of-fast-weight-loss-course Our Better Health Basics Course: http://thehealthnerds.com/food-health-happiness Fish Oil: http://amzn.to/2ri7zYp Cod Liver Oil: http://amzn.to/2pWTD2e Flaxseed Oil: http://amzn.to/2qAuDPz Now, there are 3 types of omega 3’s: ALA, EPA, and DHA. The majority of the benefits we will see in the studies below come from EPA and DHA. You’ll find these omega 3’s mainly in cold water fish and fish oil, while ALA is mainly found in plant sources. That being said, there’s a common misconception here is that you have to eat fish oil to get EPA and DHA. But when you consume ALA from plant sources your body will convert around 5% – 20% of it to EPA and DHA. #1. They Help with Sexy Skin and Hair Omega 3’s help prevent wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and help stage off the aging process. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10617994 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X10000441 #2. Helps to Fight the Mental Diseases We Get With Age More than a dozen different studies show that increased intake of omega 3’s is associated with a decreased risk for age-related diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19523795 #3. Reduced ADHD in Children Omega 3’s have been shown to help children with ADHD decrease hyperactive behavior and aggression while improving literacy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24934907 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20491709 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23360949 #4. Lowers Triglycerides Omega 3’s, specifically EPA and DHA, cause a decrease in triglycerides in the average range of 15%-30% depending on the person. #5. Helps Keep Your Eyes Healthy DHA is the preferred dietary fatty acid for many parts of your brain and eyes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2136947 And those that don’t get enough DHA have been shown to have vision problems and even macular degeneration. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15812120 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15555528 #6. Helps to Fight off Anxiety and Depression Multiple studies have shown that taking omega 3’s can help with the symptoms of anxiety and depression. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178115003844 http://www.europeanneuropsychopharmacology.com/article/S0924-977X(03)00032-4/fulltext https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21939614 One study even found that taking EPA was as effective as Prozac at reducing symptoms of depression. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00048670701827275 #7. Helps to Prevent Some Cancers 55% reduction in color cancer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17493949 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23377001 There are also studies showing all types of omega 3’s EPA, DHA, and ALA can help inhibit breast cancer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245586/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27765796 #8 Improved Fertility If you and your partner are trying to get pregnant, then omega 3’s are a great addition to the man’s diet. http://www.livescience.com/17878-dha-vital-sperm-health.html #9. Better Sleep Low levels of omega 3’s in the blood have been associated with worse sleep for both children and adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10617991 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0031938495022074 And increasing one’s intake has been shown to improve both the depth and length of one’s sleep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24605819 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4013386/ #10. Omega 3’s Do Even More Reduction in chances of arthritis, helping menstrual pain, better bone and joint health, and many other benefits have been demonstrated in random scientific studies. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10377605 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17335973 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4216999/ Here are the best natural sources of Omega 3’s: Salmon, Mackerel, Walnuts, Chia Seeds, Flaxseeds, Oysters, Spinach, Soybeans, Hemp Seeds, and Cod. You can also take flaxseed oil, cod liver oil, or fish oil to get a high dose of omega 3’s when you’re not consuming them naturally in your diet. How much do I need per day? If you consume fish 2-3 times per week or get 1000 mg of EPA & 500mg of DHA daily from whatever sources you choose, you’ll be fine. Sources: https://authoritynutrition.com/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3/ https://nccih.nih.gov/health/omega3/introduction.htm https://examine.com/supplements/fish-oil/ https://draxe.com/fish-oil-benefits-health/ [The Health Nerd is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.]