Omega-3 is considered to be a very healthy fatty acid. It can not be manufactured in your body so you must get Omega-3 from a food. It can be found in tuna, salmon, halibut and other marine life like krill and algae. There are some nut oils that also contain it.

Other benefits with Omega-3

- Lowers HDL levels
- prevents heart disease
- decreases arthritis pains
- helps with weight loss
- stabilizes mood medications
- reduces depression
- increases calcium levels
- heals burns
- decreases sensitivity to UV rays
- helps with asthma
- reduces symptoms with Crohn's disease
- reduces menstrual pain

There are plenty of other awesome benefits that come with Omega-3. Women who are pregnant should first ask a doctor before taking Omega-3. If you are on other medications and about to have surgery or just finished with your surgery you might not be able to take Omega-3 right away. When side effects of Omega-3 start happening such as nausea, contact your doctor because it might not be for you.