Are you getting enough OMEGA 3 in your diet?
There's lots of reasons why you need to up your Omega 3 intake. Omega 3 fatty acids are really important for your health and wellbeing with numerous benefits for your body and brain.
Here are 7 ways that Omega 3 can help your health
Here are 7 good reasons to increase Omega 3 intake and there are more, which highlights how important this is for your health.
- Omega 3 improves your heart health, helping to reduce your blood pressure, increasing good HDL cholesterol levels, helping to prevent blood clots and keeping your arteries clear and free from damage caused by plague that can harden your arteries.
- It helps reduce the production of molecules and substances linked to inflammation that contribute to major illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
- There may be a link between people that have higher Omega 3 intake having less age related mental decline and diseases such as Alzheimer's.
- Higher Omega 3 consumption may reduce the risk of certain cancers.
- If you struggle to sleep at night it may be because you need more Omega 3 in your diet.
- Omega 3 can improve your skin helping with managing oil production and hydration of your skin, helping to stop the signs of premature ageing of your skin and reducing acne.
- Omega 3 may help improve the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
You can consume Omega 3 through your diet. Foods that are high in Omega 3 are fatty fish, algae and certain plant foods and includes:
- Oily fish such as Mackerel, Herring, Sardines, Anchovies
- Salmon, Oysters, Caviar
- Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Walnuts
- Soybeans
- Tofu
Other foods that are not as high in Omega 3 include:
- Eggs, dairy products
- Meat
- Hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, hazelnuts
- Vegetables such as Spinach, Brussels Sprouts
It is recommended that you eat fatty fish at least twice a week. If you don't eat fish a guideline amount of nuts would be 1.6g per day for adult men and 1.1g a day for women.
Not everyone enjoys eating lots of fish and you may find it difficult to get enough Omega 3 into your diet. This is why taking a good quality Omega 3 supplement can help you. Cod liver oil has been a traditional favourite, but it can leave an unpleasant aftertaste, which generally means it isn't very pure and if you are vegetarian or vegan it wouldn't be appropriate either.
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xEO Mega Benefits
- xEO Mega is designed to have far-reaching effects for several vital areas of the human body and promotes healthy cardiovascular, nervous, and immune system function.
- xEO Mega supports joint function and comfort. Omega-3s are important for maintaining joint health and mobility, and may help increase blood flow during exercise.
- xEO Mega provides important modulating nutrients for healthy immune function. Omega-3 EFAs may actually enhance the function of white blood cells.
- xEO Mega protects against lipid oxidation and supports healthy function of the brain, eyes, and nervous system.
- Did you know that omega-2 fatty acids are not only beneficial for our internal systems, but they can be helpful for promoting healthy skin? Omega-3 fatty acids may lead to smoother, younger-looking skin and visible decreases in minor blemishes and irritations.
- xEO Mega also provides a wide range of omega-3 fatty acids including EPA, DHA, ALA, and SDA from marine and plant sources.
- While other omega-3 supplements may promise impressive benefits, xEO Mega is unique because it has been specially formulated with a proprietary blend of doTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils of Clove, Frankincense, Thyme, Cumin, Wild Orange, Peppermint, Ginger, Caraway, and German Chamomile. This combination of essential oils works together to enhance the efficacy of xEO Mega through added antioxidant protection.
- xEO Mega includes 800 IU of natural vitamin D and 20 IU of natural vitamin E. Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone health, immune system function, and inflammatory response. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and plays a role in healthy immune function.
- This proprietary complex also includes a clinically-substantiated microalgae carotenoid extract of pure astaxanthin, which provides powerful antioxidant and circulatory benefits, support eye health, improve muscle strength and endurance, aids the liver and digestive system, support skin health, and modulate healthy immune function.
- xEO Mega has been specifically formulated to be used daily with Microplex VMz and Alpha CRS+ as a comprehensive dietary supplement foundation for a lifetime of vitality and wellness.
