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Omega-3 fatty acids – An all-rounder for health

Our diet has a direct impact on our health. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are contained in special vegetable oils, nuts and especially in their most effective form in sea fish, play a special role here. But don't worry, when people think of “fatty acids”, they immediately think of fat in general. But there are serious differences here.

First of all, fats are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. We should not consume too much of the unsaturated fats that are predominantly found in meat and whole milk products.  

However, we need certain good fats for a healthy metabolism. These “healthy” fats include polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids – especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). 

Even in the womb, the embryo needs EPA and DHA for mental and physical development. However, omega-3 fatty acids play an important role at any age. They are also of great importance for brain metabolism and normal heart function and contribute to the health of the eyes. It is not for nothing that the valuable omega-3 fatty acids are known as an all-rounder for health! 

We don't eat enough fish!  

Valuable omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy diet. But unfortunately, we often consume predominantly saturated fatty acids through foods such as fatty meats or sausages. We often eat the “good” unsaturated fatty acids too rarely. 

Sea fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring are a particularly rich source of omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 

Omega-3 with EPA and DHA – areas of application

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are a true all-rounder and more and more studies are proving their beneficial influence in a wide range of health areas. Some scientists even claim that the special development of humans has only become possible through the food source “fish”. 

For normal brain function: 
Our ability to learn and concentrate is also influenced by our food. The omega-3 fatty acids in particular can contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function, because the highest DHA levels have been detected in the metabolically active brain areas such as mitochondria, synapses and the cerebral cortex. The prerequisite for normal brain metabolism is therefore a sufficient proportion of DHA fatty acids in our food. A minimum of 250 mg DHA is recommended daily.  

It’s not just exercise, sleep and relaxation that are important for our heart health, but the right diet also plays a major role. An adequate supply of DHA and EPA makes a valuable contribution to normal heart function. A daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA has a positive effect. 

For normal vision: 
Through our sense of sight, we absorb around 80% of all information from our environment. This is reason enough to protect our eyes and keep them healthy. Here, too, omega-3 fatty acids play an important role, as they are components of the retina and photoreceptor cells. DHA in particular can play a positive role in maintaining normal eyesight with a daily supply of 250 mg. 

During pregnancy and breastfeeding: 
Even during pregnancy, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have an influence on the normal and healthy development of the baby's eyes and brain. The fatty acid DHA is a building block in the brain, nerve tissue and eyes that is stored towards the end of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. 

Since pregnant women deliver the DHA directly to the unborn baby via the umbilical cord, 200 mg DHA per day is recommended in addition to the recommended intake of 250 mg EPA/DHA.