Many studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help many conditions, including the following:
Cardiovascular health (by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, plaque buildup in the arteries, and the chance of having a heart attack or stroke)
Stabilizing blood sugar levels (preventing diabetes)
Reducing muscle, bone and joint pain by lowering inflammation
Helping balance cholesterol levels
Improving mood and preventing depression
Sharpening the mind and helping with concentration and learning
Boosting immunity
Treating digestive disorders like ulcerative colitis
Reducing risk for cancer and helping prevent cancer reoccurence
Improving appearance, especially skin health
If you want to heal from any chronic health condition, you’ve got to reduce inflammation in your body, and the best way to do that is to get more omega-3 fats in your diet, so you’ve really got to start with omega-3 foods. You want to start consuming grass-fed animal products, like grass-fed beef and bison. That’s a great place to start. When you’re buying eggs, you can buy free-range eggs or omega-3 eggs.
And then of course, wild-caught fish, like wild salmon and mackerel, even sardines. Eating wild-caught salmon two to three days a week is a great way to boost your omega-3s. Also consuming super seeds, like chia seeds and flaxseeds, are packed with omega-3 fatty acids.