Omega

[Coldicote]

We hear a lot about Omega 3 (and other numbers) in food and drink. I was brought up in the days of Vitamins. 'Omegas' are relatively recent as far as I am concerned. Can someone please explain in simple terms what they are? Thank you.

[Ice-Maiden]

Omega 3 comes from a family of fatty acids, found commonly in fish oils. They're reputedly good for you, not least because they help to prevent blood from clotting.

[Coldicote]

Thank you Ice-Maiden. I guessed they were something to do with fatty acids, 'though I'm not even sure what a fatty acid is. Anything 'fatty' or 'acid' doesn't sound too good to me! I understand there are other 'Omegas' 1, 2, etc. so will leave this question open for the time being.

[moonshadow]

Omega 3 belong to a group of essential polyunsaturated fats that are necessary to life and health yet we cannot make them in our body so must be obtained from our diet. Omega helps maintain heart health,brain function and flexible joints. Today's hectic lifestyles can make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet so a lot of people are now taking suppliments to help.If you are thinking of taking suppliments Seven Seas Pulse high strength Omega 3 has had a very good write up. Hope this helps you Coldicote.

[Coldicote]

Thanks for your advice. I've often heard about these things but not really understood them. Just hope my brain function improves as a result! Must now explore the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats.