OMEGA-3 BENEFITSBy. Rahath and Alexander

What is Omega 3?

Omega 3 is an unsaturated fat most commonly found in fish.

Omega 3 helps to reduce inflammation that can harm blood vessels throughout the body

Even though mercury can sometimes be found in fish, the benefits from eating fish outweigh your risk of mercury poisoning.

Benefits of Omega 3

By eating fish 1 to 2 times a week, you can reduce your chances of heart disease by 1/3 or more.

Omega 3 can decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, boost immunity and improve arthritis symptoms, and in children may improve learning ability.

Where do I get Omega 3

Omega 3 is most commonly found in fatty fish Salmon Herring Some tuna

Some fish should be avoided Tilapia Catfish

You can also buy Omega 3 soft gels at any drug store

Summary

Omega 3 is an unsaturated fat Eating fish can reduce your chances

for heart disease because it contains omega 3

Omega 3 can be found in fish oil or as soft gels

You should eat fish twice a week.

Questions

1. Where can you get omega 3? You can get it from fish.

2. What are some of the benefits of omega3?

You can reduce chances for heart disease, lowers blood pressure, boost immunity, reduce effects of arthritis, increase your learning ability.

3. How often should you eat fish to get omega 3?

Two times a week

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