- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are long-chained omega-3 fats found in cold-water fatty fish like wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sardines, anchovies and certain other sea creatures, including krill
- DHA and EPA are key structural elements of cells; they’re not just simple fuel. If you don’t have enough DHA and EPA, your body’s ability to repair and maintain healthy cell structures is seriously impaired
- The omega-3 index is expressed as a percent of all fatty acids in the red blood cell membrane. Research suggests an ideal, healthy range of omega-3 is between 8% and 12%
- Data suggests omega-3 deficiency may be more prevalent than suspected. Of the first 135 participants in the D*action + Omega-3 home testing project, 85% had an omega-3 index below 8%, which puts them at increased risk for chronic health problems
- Recent research suggests many nutrient deficiencies could be resolved by eating more seafood, and retaining more of the local fish catches for the local population rather than exporting them
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