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Omega 3 and Joint health – what’s the link?
While you may have heard plenty about the benefits of Omega fish oils for brain and eye health, did you know they also play a role in joint health? Fish oil is rich is omega-3 fatty acids. so are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). Polyunsaturated fatty acids are considered as a “healthy fat”, as they can provide the body with variety of health benefits. One of which includes reducing joint pain. The three most important types of omega-3 fatty acids are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapenataenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). ALA is found in plant foods such as...