Benefits of Omega 3 fatty acid throughout weight loss journey

πŸ’Not all fats are bad for you.You should require limiting saturated and trans fats, however, the unsaturated fats including the polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fats and the monounsaturated fats, or omega-9 fats are healthy in moderation. Incorporating at least small amounts of these fats as part of a reduced-calorie diet may further make your meals more delightful and make losing weight easier.😊😊

The term Omega 3 fatty acid is highly popular though one should know the usefulness of it in Weight loss:

  • It has EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which can weigh down your insulin levels and any additional calories you eat are burned off for energy, rather than being held on for later use (as body fat).
  • They are anti-lipogenic (they block fat storage in your body) and increase your metabolic rate, therefore you burn body fat quicker.
  • It lowers the cortisol levels, cortisol is a stress-related hormone that causes you to store fat instead of burning off further calories.
  • They are proved to enhance the blood flow to muscles throughout the workout, therefore increasing your body's ability to burn a lot of fat.
  • Eating a food rich in omega-3 fatty acid or using omega-3 fatty acid supplements normalizes low blood glucose levels and as a result, you've got a lot of energy and drive to exercise. 
  • They improve your liver's ability to burn fat.

Omega 3 fatty acids are β€˜essential’ fatty acids and therefore are likely to gather a number of health benefits as well which are as follows:

  • Improves non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Protection from heart diseases
  • Reduces risk  of cancer
  • Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Effective in menstrual pain and menopausal transition
  • Useful for ADHD and dementia

Again I would like to emphasize the fact that Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial for the healthy functioning of the body and their effect on weight loss is modest but they work well in combination with low-calorie diet and exercise.
Omega 3 fatty acids can likely help if you suffer from metabolic disease and thus aid in weight loss. But you can't expect a miracle from this unless you do follow the proper low-calorie diet.

Sources of Omega 3 fatty acid one should incorporate in their weight loss journey:

1. Fish oil

2. Walnut nut

3. Flax Seeds
4. Meat

5. Chia seeds

6. Eggs

7. Olive oil and Canola oil

9. Dark-green, leafy vegetables Like Kale,Spinach

13. Broccoli 

14. Cauliflower

Dosage:

FDA recommends the maximum dose of EPA and DHA should be 3g with no more than 2 g taken from dietary supplements.

Precautions:

Omega 3 fatty acids generally do not have any side effects. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating (belly feels a little too full of Fluid or Gas), indigestion may occur. 

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