Omega 3 Fatty Acids

How would I respond to my roommates statement that because omega-3 fatty acids are advertise as being so beneficial for our body then it means if we increase our intake the benefits will be much greater for us. I will start by suggesting that we should do our own small research of the cons and pros of the omega-3 fatty acid and not believe all the advertisers right away. We would agree that to much of anything is definitely not good for our body and theirs always two sides to any story or research. My research of the omega-3 thought me that this fatty acid is necessary for the basic components of the cell walls. It is also crucial for the formation retina in unborn child and their nervous system. They are beneficial for the heart and in some cases they help and prevent the further spreading of cancer cells. Foods carrying these fatty acids are strip of their vitamins in the small intestine then carried through the good stream were needed. …show more content…
“ Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.” ( ) It helps direct the hormones to their target cells as well as to regulate the bodies temperature. The fatty acids like the omega-3 is used by the body for energy wile is at a low physical activity state. Now lets looking into the cons of consuming to much of the omega-3 fatty acid. Researchers have found that to much of it in some cases will increase the risk of bleeding in others it found that it could change the immune system not fighting against bacterial