There are three forms of omega-3-fatty acids

alpha-linolenic acid

The organism is able to convert alpha-linolenic acid into eicosapentaenoic acid.

eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

This acid has several important functions in the body. It regulates blood pressure, decreases blood clotting, regulates the lipoprotein metabolism, inhibits allergic and inflammatory processes and has a positive effect on the heart rate and pain perception.

docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

This acid has a basic function in brain development and eyesight in embryos and young children.

DHA also supports the transmission of stimuli to nerves and helps in the prevention of dementia. All three acids are important for the body. If there is an excess of omega-6 fatty acids in your body, the conversion of alpha-linolenic acid into EPA and DHA is severely impaired. This is a huge disadvantage to your health since both fatty acids prevent built-up of deposits in your vessels. The eicosapentaenoic acid in the omega-3 fatty acids is particularly valuable. It counteracts a great number of inflammatory diseases.

These include:

• rheumatoid Arthritis
• skin diseases such as psoriasis
• inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease
• asthma
• coronary artery disease
• atherosclerotic vascular disease

Danish doctors discovered how important omega-3 fatty acids are by studying arctic tribes. Despite a high fat fish diet and less fresh fruit and vegetables they are much less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and are less overweight. Responsible for this is a fish-rich diet with a high omega-3 content, which has a very positive effect on the brain, the heart, the blood pressure and the immune system.

Omega-3-fatty acids perform additional important tasks. They prevent the clumping of platelets and keep the blood liquid and flowing. This allows it to flow through the smallest blood vessels and supply the tissues with sufficient oxygen. Omega-3 fatty acids improve the flowing characteristics of the blood and reduce the harmful blood lipids and the risks of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks or strokes.

For these reasons it is important that you "know" the fats and that you choose the right ones in order to remain healthy.