mega 3, an essential fat not produced by the body must be obtained from diet. In Canada, our increased consumption of vegetable oils creates imbalance – too much omega 6 and not enough omega 3. Keeping our bodies balanced with equal parts of omega 6 and 3 positively impacts our health. The omega 3 key players are Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). 

Burns fat: Fish oil rich in omega 3 increases the body’s ability to burn fat. It stimulates lipid oxidation, and promotes satiety or the feeling of fullness.

Combats joint pain: According to a Canadian Community Health Survey, four million Canadians ages 15 plus are affected by arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. A recent meta-analysis confirms that omega 3 provides relief from inflammatory joint pain.

Heart health: Supplementing with omega 3 produces a modest reduction in cardiovascular related mortality and hospitalization. It has an anti-arrhythmic effect; reduces blood clotting, blood pressure and heart rate; and improves ventricular function.