Supplegen Magazine : Omega 3 MAX Fighting The Blues With Omega 3

A fish a day really may help to keep the blues away!

Studies have shown that populations with a low dietary intake of long chain omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) may be at an increased risk of low mood and depression. And clinical trials in which individuals have received supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids have shown promising effects in many conditions in which cognition, behaviour and mood are effected such as ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia, aggression, cognitive decline and depressive illnesses. Studies suggest that long-chain omega 3 fatty acids are involved in the re-uptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin which explains their potential role in alleviating anxiety and depression. They probably also have a role in the fortification of nerve cells and approximately 8% of the human brain consists of long chain omega 3 fatty acids. So omega 3 really is the ultimate brain food and if you're feeling down in the dumps, it could be just what your body needs!

The human body cannot synthesise omega 3 fatty acids but must ingest them in the diet. Omega 3 fatty acids are mainly found in oily fish but soya, hemp, flax and pumpkin seeds and oils are also good sources. UK Government recommendations suggest that we should all be eating at least one portion of oily fish (e.g. mackerel, salmon or tuna) a week. As a nation we have got out of the habit of eating this quantity of oily fish and there have also been worries about the level of mercury and toxins found in oily fish. Luckily, omega 3 supplements are thought to be just as effective at providing the body with the fatty acids it needs and they can be much more convenient.

There are also believed to be many other health benefits associated with omega 3 fatty acids such as cancer prevention and improvements in cardiovascular health.

Supplegen's Omega 3 MAX contains 1000mg of pharmaceutical grade fish oil providing 180mg of EPA and 120mg of DHA, an ideal combination of essential fatty acids to help chase those blues away.

Supplegen have a number of other products which you might find helpful including Clarodin™ , a natural herbal complex for fighting depression, Valerdyn ™ a sleep complex and Ginkgo 6000 a memory enhancer. All Supplegen products have been developed using superior biochemical blends and formulations of carefully selected herbal extracts, each one chosen for it's known relevant health benefits.