Sandra Lightowler

Omega 3 fish oil has unanimously been declared as healthy fats that are good for everybody, even for those who are on a low fat diet. Doctors are increasingly recommending it to patients who suffer from a wide range of diseases and the American Heart Association's new guidelines have stressed the importance of it in the prevention and cure of a whole host of cardio vascular problems.

Omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids are found in the brain in high concentrations and are particularly essential for behavioural and cognitive function.

They can by obtained via fish-oil supplements and from foods as they cannot be manufactured by the body. The three primary fatty acids that are utilized by the body for different functions include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).