Scientific evidence of the health benefits of omega-3's are now so firmly established that omega-3 expert Carol A. Locke, MD, with a team of world-renowned doctors, has spearheaded the first ever International Omega-3 Awareness Day on March 3rd, 2010. Learn more at www.Omega3Day.com.
William S. Harris, PhD, Professor of Basic Bio-Medical Science and co-founder of the omega-3 index, joined the Omega-3 Awareness Day team, stating, “Americans eat too much bad fat (saturated and trans fat) and too little good fat (omega-3’s from fish oil). Correcting our omega-3 deficiency could be the single most important dietary change we can make.”
International Omega-3 Awareness Day is needed to help educate both the healthcare profession and the general public about the proven health benefits of this essential nutrient. John Ratey, MD, neuroscience expert at Harvard and another founding member of this respected team, quotes, “I tell every patient when I first meet them that they should be doing two things to help them whatever their problems are and that is: exercise daily and take omega-3's. The scientific evidence for both is without question.”
Besides being essential for normal neurodevelopment, omega-3’s have been shown to increase reading and cognitive scores in certain populations of children and potentially provide help in autism. Over the entire life cycle, omega-3’s offer a wide range of health benefits, including improving brain health and immune function; helping prevent dementia, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, and heart disease; aiding in muscle repair after athletic injuries; and helping with depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, and overall mood improvement.