Best Time to Take Omega-3 Supplements
Making sure you get the correct ratio of Omege-3 to Omega-6 is important. But when should you take Omega-3s for best absorption? Read on to find out!
Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s?
The western diet is unbalanced in it’s ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, with dire consequences. Find out how you can even out the score and reap the benefits of a healthy Omega ratio!
Get better sleep!
Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health since sleep deprivation has been linked to many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and depression. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids have also been associated with sleep problems in children and obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Studies in both children and adults also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 may improve certain aspects of sleep and could protect against sleep disturbances.And, in some animal studies, low levels of DHA are linked to lower levels of the hormone melatonin, which helps you fall asleep, but further research is needed.
Try out this recipe to get a good dose of those sleep-saving omegas!
Improve bone and joint health!
Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect your skeletal system. Research suggests that omega-3s may help improve bone strength by boosting the amount of calcium in your bones.
Omega-3s may also help treat arthritis. According to one review of six studies, omega-3 supplements were able to significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis of the synovial joints.
Try this power salad recipe chocked full of Omega-3s:
Omega-3 Benefits: Reduce Inflammation!
Inflammation is a natural response to infections and damage in your body. But chronic inflammation, (persisting even without an infection or injury), can contribute to almost every chronic illness, including heart disease and cancer.
Studies have consistently observed a connection between omega-3 supplementation and reduced inflammation, reducing the production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines and other molecules linked to inflammation.
Want to add more Omega-3s into your diet? Check out this guide to healthy cooking oils: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-cooking-oils
📝 RECIPE OF THE WEEK! 🥘
Whip up this zesty sheet pan weeknight dinner full of healthy Omega-3s!
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/281181/sheet-pan-salmon-with-sweet-potatoes-broccoli/
