A new study by Japanese researchers led by Masanori Iwasaki from Nigata University has concluded that increased levels of omega 3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may decrease the risk of periodontal disease in older people. Since periodontal disease may contribute to the inflammatory process and is considered to be a risk factor for chronic illness as well as cardiovascular disease, the health benefits of supplementing with omega 3 fatty acids may well go beyond just heart health.

Omega-3s are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. Since the body cannot make them on its own, omega-3s must be obtained from food.
Key Functions

Reduce hypertension. Studies of large groups of people have found that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may aid in lowering overall blood pressure level.
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Taking fish oil for arthritis has been recommended for hundreds of years. Recently, researchers have established that the oils do have anti-inflammatory activity. This is due primarily to the omega-3 content, but other factors are involved, as well.
Omega3s are what we call a group of essential fatty acids. There are two groups of fats that are essential to the human diet; omega6 and 3. They are necessary for the body to make a wide variety of molecules that perform numerous functions in the human body.
Many of the molecules have anti-inflammatory …