The most important questions about fatty acids
What are fatty acids? What are they needed for??
Like proteins and carbohydrates, fats are macro nutrients. Fats are divided into numerous categories. A distinction is made between short-, medium- and long-chain, non-essential and essential, and between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Fats are an important component of cell membranes, can be storage energy or serve as the starting material for various biological substances.
Essential fatty acids must be taken in with food, as the body is not able to synthesise them itself. Among the essential fatty acids are omega 3 fatty acids. The most important of these are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as well as the vegetable alpha-linolenic acid.
Why is omega 3 so important?
As already mentioned, we depend on omega 3 fatty acids in our diet to cover our daily requirements. They take over important tasks in controlling inflammation, in fat metabolism, but especially with regard to the health of the heart and vessels.
What does Omega 3 do?
Effects are considered to be sufficiently proven with an administration of at least 250 mg DHA on:
- maintaining normal heart function
- the maintenance of normal brain function
- the maintenance of normal eyesight
Who is Omega 3 suitable for?
Omega 3 supplements are indispensable for anyone who does not regularly (2 – 3 times a week) consume at least one portion of fatty fish to cover their essential needs. The intake of vegetable Omega 3 fatty acids as a-linolenic acid does not meet the requirements of a real alternative due to a lack of bioavailability.
The increased supply of omega 6 fatty acids, which are in an antagonistic relationship with omega 3 fatty acids, is also a problem. In the best case, the intake of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids is balanced.
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