Taking Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of dying from various diseases for more than 18 percent, reveals a new study, published in the journal "American Journal of Epidemiology".
Scientists have researched the health of 70,000 people over a period of five years. They followed their habits of eating and the type and amount of supplements that receive them. They also studied the mortality rate.
When compared participants who had taken Omega 3 fatty acids, or who ate fish regularly with participants who did not take supplements and rarely had eaten fish, came to amazing results.
Regular consumption of fish or taking supplements of Omega 3 fatty acids reduced the risk of dying from various diseases by 18 percent and the risk of death from cancer by 23 percent.
For Omega 3 fatty acids already known to have a great effect on the health of the whole organism, and this research supports the theory that they prolong life.
Omega 3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects, and chronic inflammation in the body can cause heart disease and vascular system and various cancers.
The best way to obtain Omega 3 fatty acids is through fatty fish, such as tone, salmon or sardines, transmits Koha.net. Just enough servings of fish per month. Supplements are practical for people who are not fans of fish.
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