Unknown benefits of omega-3 that you will be interested in knowing
Rocío Périz
Estimated read time: 3,5 minutes.
We know that omega-3 fatty acids are important for our body because they allow us to enjoy really interesting benefits. Thus, we know, for example, that they strengthen our heart, that they improve the state of the neurons and that they contribute to reducing the risks of suffering a cerebrovascular accident. However, thanks to the latest studies carried out on this type of polyunsaturated fat, we have discovered much more. Yes, we have seen that there are unknown benefits of omega-3s that are also significant. Do you dare to meet them now?Unexpected benefits of omega-3
In addition to the best-known advantages of this class of fats, among which are that they reduce the risk of cancer and that it helps to end depression, there are others that have recently come to light. Exactly we can indicate that there are three:1. Helps improve mood
Many are the people who, due to professional or personal problems, find themselves going through a stage in their lives in which they are emotionally low. And all of them should know that they can find a great ally in omega-3 to put an end to this situation. Yes, because the scientific analyzes carried out in this regard have come to determine that it directly influences dopamine and serotonin. That is, it increases neurotransmitters and this translates into a considerable improvement in mood.
2.Helps keep eyesight in perfect condition for longer
Within the set of findings that have been made in recent years with the fatty acids that we are dealing with now, there is also the fact that they significantly contribute to keeping eye health in perfect condition. Exactly it has been possible to find out that they make the eyes very well hydrated and that they favor the protection of the retina. Two really important and significant advantages that allow us to boast an enviable view for longer, in a time when it is easily affected by the constant use of mobile screens, computers and tablets.3. It helps our skin to enjoy good health
A scientific investigation carried out in the year 2020 on the relationship between omega-3 and the skin has come to make a really important discovery. It has served to know that this type of fatty acids makes the skin hydrated, flexible, in good health and even protected to some extent from the sun's rays.
How to provide omega-3 to the body?
As you well know, we have to provide the omega-3 fatty acids to the body because it does not produce them on its own. Hence, there are two fundamental ways to provide our body with them:1.With power
Without a doubt, there are many foods that we can determine are rich in these polyunsaturated fats. However, it is no less true that salmon, white tuna, mackerel, sardines and also trout make the most contributions to the body. Of course, there are other sources of them that have vegetable origin and that it is also advisable to include in the diet. We are referring to nuts, soybeans, chia seeds and even tofu. Of course, without forgetting about products such as olive oil, seafood, green leafy vegetables, nuts and even avocado. The latter is a trend-setting fruit that has a true 'legion' of unconditional fans all over the world. Hence, we can find it both in breakfasts and in salty and sweet dishes.
