Heart

Improves cholesterol and overall cardiovascular health

Omega-3 decreases triglyceride levels in the blood and prevents atherosclerosis and heart disease. EPA and DHA prevent cardiovascular events and improve endothelial function in patients with heart disease.

Research 1: Omega-3 supplements and cardiovascular diseases

Research 2: Omega-3: Role in cardiovascular health

Research 3: Health benefits of EPA and DHA

Joint

Maintains joint flexibility and mobility and reduces inflammation

Omega-3 inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators that cause joint pain. EPA and DHA decrease joint tenderness and stiffness and prevent bone and cartilage destruction.

Research 1: Omega-3 in inflammation and metabolic health

Research 2: Clinical use of omega-3

Research 3: PUFA: any role in rheumatoid arthritis?

Brain

Improves brain function and boosts memory

DHA, the most important omega-3 in the brain, is neuroprotective and contributes to normal brain function. Studies show that DHA supplementation improves memory in young adults and omega-3 prevents cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults.

Research 1: Neurological benefits of omega-3

Research 2: Role for dietary omega-3 supplementation in older adults

Research 3: Long chain omega-3 fatty acids and the brain

Research 4: DHA effects in brain development and function

Eye

Improves vision in adults and prevents eye damage

DHA is a major component of retinal photoreceptors that are responsible for light absorption and signal transduction in the eye. It also improves visual processing deficits. DHA deficiency may alter retinal function, while omega-3 deficiency may cause ocular disease.

Research 1: Oral Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Intraocular Pressure in Normotensive Adults

Research 2: The role of omega-3 long-chain PUFA in health and disease of the retina

Research 3: Intraocular pressure and glaucoma

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