Anxiety
One study showed that people who took omega-3 supplements had lower levels of anxiety than those who didn't. Omega-3s are a type of fatty acid that is found in fish oil. They are also found in some plant oils, like flaxseed oil and canola oil.
Arthritis
Omega-3s may help reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints.
Cancer
Some studies suggest that omega-3s may help protect against certain types of cancer, like breast, colon, and prostate cancer. Cancer is a disease that causes cells to grow out of control.
Depression
Some studies show that omega-3s may help improve symptoms of depression. Depression is a condition that causes feelings of sadness, anger, or frustration.
Diabetes
omega-3s may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that causes high levels of sugar in the blood.
Eye health
omega-3s may help protect against age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Age-related macular degeneration is a condition that causes a loss of vision in the center of the eye.
Heart health
omega-3s may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is a condition that causes the heart to muscle to weaken. Stroke is a condition that causes the blood supply to the brain to be cut off.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
omega-3s may help reduce the symptoms of IBD, like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is a condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
Kidney disease
omega-3s may help protect against the progression of kidney disease. Kidney disease is a condition that causes the kidneys to fail.
Lupus
omega-3s may help reduce the symptoms of lupus, like fatigue, joint pain, and rashes. Lupus is a condition that causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissues and organs.
Migraine
Some studies show that omega-3s may help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Migraines are a type of headache that can cause severe pain.
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Some studies suggest that omega-3s may help protect against the progression of MS. MS is a condition that causes the immune system to attack the nerves.
Osteoporosis
omega-3s may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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