Some health benefits of LC omega-3s
The consumption of LC omega-3s derived from fish oil, either in fish (wild and farmed) or as encapsulated fish oil has been shown to help maintain health, especially cardiovascular health. Bene- fits have been shown in ameliorating inflammatory disorders such as asthma, eczema, psoriasis and Crohn's disease. But per- haps the most important effects in the future will be in neurolo- gical development and mental health, including cognitive func- tion. With the important function of EPA and DHA as a compo- nent of brain and nervous tissue, and in particular in the devel- opment of these organs, dietary LC omega-3 inclusion has an important role to play in the last trimester of pregnancy and in infant nutrition. There are already numerous studies showing positive benefits in these areas, but there are not yet sufficient dietary intervention studies to convince the authorities such that health claims can be made.