Omega-3 for women's heart and nervous system
Cardiovascular disease is the most frequent cause of death among women, even more than breast cancer. The risk of developing a disorder affecting the heart or arteries increases after menopause.
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid),EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) have been shown to be an effective weapon against this type of disease at any age.
In fact, healthy and active women who consume Omega-3 daily, including in combination with vitamins E and B3 (or niacin), are characterized by:
- Lower cardiovascular risk;
- Lower resting heart rate;
- Better exercise resistance.
The protective role of these fatty acids also derives from their action on triglycerides, which, if present at excessively high levels, are an important cardiovascular risk factor.
This action becomes even more important after menopause, when female sex hormone levels decrease, causing protection against these and other diseases to fail.
The same is also true for women taking hormone replacement therapy, which can cause a rise in triglyceride levels.
Omega-3 for the nervous system
Omega-3s promote nervous system health by facilitating the production of molecules that improve nerve, retinal and brain function.
Their action is such that taking them can counteract postpartum depression, manic-depressive psychosis, and degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
These fatty acids also counteract the occurrence of strokes by reducing the formation of plaques within blood vessels.