What Is an Omega 3 Vitamin Good For?

Heart Disease

• Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent heart disease because of their ability to lower cholesterol. Omega-3 can also lower blood pressure significantly in those with hypertension.
  
  

Diabetes

• Omega-3 acids lower triglycerides, which are often raised by diabetes. They may also slightly increase blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
  
  

Depression

• Depression is often caused by an imbalance in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Many patients with severe depression have too little Omega-3 and too much Omega-6 in their diet.
  
  

Attention Deficit Disorder

• The levels of EPA and DHA, which are provided by Omega-3 fatty acids, are often low in children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Children with low amounts of these acids often have more tantrums and display other hyperactive symptoms.
  
  

Bipolar Disorder

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  When taken with other medications for bipolar disorder, Omega-3 can help stabilize bipolar patients. This, however, does not apply to people suffering from rapid cycling bipolar disorder.