Omega-3s arenbspessential fatty acids they are called essentialnbspbecause they have to be consumed from our diet & cannot be made by the bodynbsp What is Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acidsnbspdocosahexaenoic acid DHA & eicosapentaenoic acid EPAnbspare naturally contained in oily fish like sardines tuna & herring who in turn get their Omega-3s from plankton The plankton in cold water has a higher concentration of Omega-3s than that in warm water hence why oily fish has high levels of Omega-3s as they live in colder seas Why take Omega-3s Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to our body & serve anbspvariety of functions with the main ones being Helping cells to form Helping to transport oxygen throughout the body Supporting our red blood cells enabling them to do their job properly Health benefits of Omega-3s Omega-3s are proven to have a variety of health benefits including With a daily intake of 250mg of DHA it has been shown tonbspcontribute to the maintenance of normal brain function With a daily intake of 250mg of EPA & DHA it has been shown tonbspsupport the normal function of the heart Beneficial during pregnancy By taking at least 2 capsules per day at leastnbsp 200 mg DHA while pregnant or lactating the DHA intake has been proven to contribute to the normal brain & eye development of the foetus & breastfed infants Cognitive related studies In recent times the effects of Omega-3 consumption on cognitive issues such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder ADHD autism dyslexia & aggressionnbsphas been extensively researched