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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients with wide-reaching benefits for human health. Backed by decades of nutritional research, Omega-3s help reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health, improve cognitive function, and strengthen the immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite their importance, most people don\u2019t get enough Omega-3s through diet alone. 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close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”Did you know?” show_footer=”off” modal_custom_margin=”||||false|false” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#d11934″ modal_header_bg_color=”#EC1D31″ modal_close_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” module_class=”pulse” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”25px” text_orientation=”center” trigger_image_width=”40%” trigger_image_width_tablet=”39%” trigger_image_width_phone=”42%” trigger_image_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#0071CE” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” sticky_enabled=”0″ modal_body_text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” modal_body_text_font_size_tablet=”18px” modal_body_text_font_size_phone=”18px”]<\/p>\n Most people need more omega-3s in their diet. For good health, the ideal balance of omega-6 to omega-3 is about 4:1, but today\u2019s diets are often closer to 20:1. This imbalance can contribute to inflammation and health issues like diabetes, IBS, and Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Raised Omega Right<\/strong> helps bring that balance back\u2014naturally. Instead of relying only on pills or supplements, it\u2019s about choosing functional foods that add omega-3s to your everyday meals and support better long-term health.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][dipl_modal modal_id=”dipl_modal_module_73″ trigger_element_type=”text” trigger_text=”Did you know?” close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”Did you know?” show_footer=”off” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#d11934″ modal_header_bg_color=”#EC1D31″ modal_close_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” modal_trigger_text_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#EC1D31″]<\/p>\n The ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio for human health is 4:1, but modern diets are closer to 20:1, leading to increased inflammatory health effects such as diabetes, IBS and Crohn\u2019s disease. Raised Omega Right helps restore this balance naturally. This is why we need to find programs that include anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids into our diet not just about supplementing with pills. It\u2019s about finding functional foods that help restore the omega-3 balance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_modal modal_id=”dipl_modal_module_74″ trigger_element_type=”image” trigger_image=”https:\/\/www.raisedomegaright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FAQ-icon5.png” close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”What are PUFA’s?” show_footer=”off” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#0069ba” modal_header_bg_color=”#0071CE” modal_close_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_level=”h6″ modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”25px” text_orientation=”center” width=”40%” width_tablet=”39%” width_phone=”42%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” modal_width=”90%” modal_width_tablet=”90%” modal_width_phone=”90%” modal_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#EBD417″ transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n PUFA is the abbreviation for Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids. PUFA\u2019s are important structural components of cell membranes. Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake increases the omega-3 content of red blood cells, immune cells (16), atherosclerotic plaques (17), cardiac tissue (18), and other cell types throughout the body.<\/span><\/p>\n Omega-3 are an essential fatty acids are a specific group of polyunsaturated fats that include any fatty acid with the first double bond located on the third carbon of the fatty acid chain from the methyl end. There are a wide range of these fatty acids; however, the main omega-3s that are of particular interest to human health include:<\/p>\n Of these omega-3 fatty acids, only ALA is classified as an \u201cessential\u201d nutrient (1). In other words, ALA is necessary for proper physiological and metabolic activities; however, unlike EPA and DHA, the body cannot produce it from existing precursors so it must come from the diet itself. The biological roles of ALA have particular importance in mediating inflammatory responses and has been suggested to partially protect against rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease (2). Additional research has suggested that ALA may help in the prevention of neurological conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (3). Additionally, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA also acts as the major precursor for the synthesis of EPA and DHA in the human body. These fatty acids are most commonly associated with brain and vision health while also demonstrating anti-inflammatory properties (4).<\/p>\n References:<\/strong>\u00a0Burr, G.O., and M.M. Burr. 1930. On the nature and role of the fatty acids essential in nutrition. J. Biol. Chem. 86:587 \u2013 621. Stark, A.H., M. Crawford, and R. Reifen. 2008. Update on alpha-linolenic acid. Nutri. Rev. 66: 326-332. Joshi, K. S. Lad, M. Kale, B. Patwardhan, S. P. Mahadik, B. Patni, A. Chaudhary, S. Bhave, and A. Pandit. 2006. Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves the outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids. 74:17\u201321. Calder, P.C. 2015. Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.1851:469-484.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][dipl_modal modal_id=”dipl_modal_module_74″ trigger_element_type=”text” trigger_text=”What are PUFA’s?” close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”What are PUFA’s?” show_footer=”off” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#0069ba” modal_header_bg_color=”#0071CE” modal_close_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_level=”h6″ modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” modal_trigger_text_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” modal_width=”90%” modal_width_tablet=”90%” modal_width_phone=”90%” modal_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#0071CE” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n PUFA\u00a0is the abbreviation for Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids.\u00a0 PUFA\u2019s are important structural components of cell membranes. Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake increases the omega-3 content of red blood cells, immune cells (16), atherosclerotic plaques (17), cardiac tissue (18), and other cell types throughout the body.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Omega-3, an essential fatty acid, are a specific group of polyunsaturated fats that include any fatty acid with the first double bond located on the third carbon of the fatty acid chain from the methyl end. There are a wide range of these fatty acids; however, the main omega-3s that are of particular interest to human health include:<\/p>\n Of these omega-3 fatty acids, only ALA is classified as an \u201cessential\u201d nutrient (1)<\/sup>. In other words, ALA is necessary for proper physiological and metabolic activities; however, unlike EPA and DHA, the body cannot produce it from existing precursors so it must come from the diet itself. The biological roles of ALA have particular importance in mediating inflammatory responses and has been suggested to partially protect against rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease (2)<\/sup>. Additional research has suggested that ALA may help in the prevention of neurological conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (3)<\/sup>. Additionally, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA also acts as the major precursor for the synthesis of EPA and DHA in the human body. These fatty acids are most commonly associated with brain and vision health while also demonstrating anti-inflammatory properties (4)<\/sup>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n References: <\/strong><\/p>\n Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves the outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). <\/em><\/p>\n Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids. 74:17\u201321. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_modal modal_id=”dipl_modal_module_75″ trigger_element_type=”image” trigger_image=”https:\/\/www.raisedomegaright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FAQ-icon6.png” close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”What’s the difference between ALA, EPA, and DHA?” show_footer=”off” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#efc417″ modal_header_bg_color=”#EBD417″ modal_close_icon_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”25px” text_orientation=”center” modal_width=”80%” trigger_image_width=”40%” trigger_image_width_tablet=”39%” trigger_image_width_phone=”42%” trigger_image_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#EC1D31″ transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Of all the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA is the only one that is classified as \u201cessential\u201d. This means it is required for the body to function properly, but it cannot be produced within the body so it must come from the diet (1).<\/p>\n Other omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA can be produced by the body when ALA is present; therefore, these omega-3s are not classified as \u201cessential\u201d nutrients and are not required as part of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n Although EPA and DHA have received much of the spotlight related to their role in human health, ALA also plays a critical role!<\/p>\n Increased consumption of ALA<\/span><\/a><\/span> has the potential to protect against inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. Several studies<\/a><\/span> have also demonstrated comparable health benefits to DHA as it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/p>\n The three main traits of ALA<\/span><\/a> in the body are:<\/p>\n It is converted to longer-chained omega-3s like EPA and DHA within the body at different rates, depending on physiological needs.<\/p>\n It represents a key source of healthy dietary energy.<\/p>\n It can be stored in tissues and mobilized for energy or for EPA and DHA production as needed.<\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][dipl_modal modal_id=”dipl_modal_module_75″ trigger_element_type=”text” trigger_text=”What’s the difference between ALA, EPA, and DHA?” close_on_esc=”on” modal_title=”What’s the difference between ALA, EPA, and DHA?” show_footer=”off” modal_overlay_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.7)” modal_bg_color=”#efc417″ modal_header_bg_color=”#EBD417″ modal_close_icon_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_font=”Verveine|300|||||||” modal_title_text_text_align=”center” modal_title_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_title_text_font_size=”35px” modal_body_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_body_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_line_height=”1.3em” modal_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” modal_trigger_text_text_color=”#000000″ modal_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” modal_trigger_text_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” modal_width=”80%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_modal=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_font_size__hover=”28px” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” modal_trigger_text_text_color__hover=”#EBD417″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Of all the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA is the only one that is classified as \u201cessential\u201d. This means it is required for the body to function properly, but it cannot be produced within the body so it must come from the diet (1).<\/p>\n Other omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA can be produced by the body when ALA is present; therefore, these omega-3s are not classified as \u201cessential\u201d nutrients and are not required as part of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n Although EPA and DHA have received much of the spotlight related to their role in human health, ALA also plays a critical role!<\/p>\n Increased consumption of ALA<\/span><\/a><\/span> has the potential to protect against inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. Several studies<\/a><\/span> have also demonstrated comparable health benefits to DHA as it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/p>\n The three main traits of ALA<\/span><\/a> in the body are:<\/p>\n It is converted to longer-chained omega-3s like EPA and DHA within the body at different rates, depending on physiological needs.<\/p>\n It represents a key source of healthy dietary energy.<\/p>\n It can be stored in tissues and mobilized for energy or for EPA and DHA production as needed.<\/p>\n [\/dipl_modal][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|false|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”image” trigger_image=”https:\/\/www.raisedomegaright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FAQ-icon4.png” image_icon_align=”center” trigger_image_width=”43%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#D11934″ tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”18px” tooltip_text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” tooltip_text_font_size_phone=”19px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom” tooltip_text_font_size_tablet=”18px”]<\/p>\n Most people need more omega-3s in their diet. For good health, the ideal balance of omega-6 to omega-3 is about 4:1, but today\u2019s diets are often closer to 20:1. This imbalance can contribute to inflammation and health issues like diabetes, IBS, and Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Raised Omega Right<\/strong> helps bring that balance back\u2014naturally. Instead of relying only on pills or supplements, it\u2019s about choosing functional foods that add omega-3s to your everyday meals and support better long-term health.<\/p>\n [\/dipl_advanced_tooltip][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”text” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#D11934″ tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”19px” trigger_text=”Did you know?” tooltip_trigger_text_text_align=”center” tooltip_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” tooltip_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom”]<\/p>\n Most people need more omega-3s in their diet. For good health, the ideal balance of omega-6 to omega-3 is about 4:1, but today\u2019s diets are often closer to 20:1. This imbalance can contribute to inflammation and health issues like diabetes, IBS, and Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Raised Omega Right<\/strong> helps bring that balance back\u2014naturally. Instead of relying only on pills or supplements, it\u2019s about choosing functional foods that add omega-3s to your everyday meals and support better long-term health.<\/p>\n [\/dipl_advanced_tooltip][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”image” trigger_image=”https:\/\/www.raisedomegaright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FAQ-icon5.png” image_icon_align=”center” trigger_image_width=”43%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#0069BA” tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”18px” tooltip_text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” tooltip_text_font_size_phone=”19px” locked=”off” tooltip_width=”1200px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom” tooltip_text_font_size_tablet=”18px”]<\/p>\n PUFA is the abbreviation for Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids. PUFA\u2019s are important structural components of cell membranes. Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake increases the omega-3 content of red blood cells, immune cells (16), atherosclerotic plaques (17), cardiac tissue (18), and other cell types throughout the body.<\/span><\/p>\n Omega-3 are an essential fatty acids are a specific group of polyunsaturated fats that include any fatty acid with the first double bond located on the third carbon of the fatty acid chain from the methyl end. There are a wide range of these fatty acids; however, the main omega-3s that are of particular interest to human health include:<\/p>\n Of these omega-3 fatty acids, only ALA is classified as an \u201cessential\u201d nutrient (1). In other words, ALA is necessary for proper physiological and metabolic activities; however, unlike EPA and DHA, the body cannot produce it from existing precursors so it must come from the diet itself. The biological roles of ALA have particular importance in mediating inflammatory responses and has been suggested to partially protect against rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease (2). Additional research has suggested that ALA may help in the prevention of neurological conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (3). Additionally, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA also acts as the major precursor for the synthesis of EPA and DHA in the human body. These fatty acids are most commonly associated with brain and vision health while also demonstrating anti-inflammatory properties (4).<\/p>\n References:<\/strong>\u00a0Burr, G.O., and M.M. Burr. 1930. On the nature and role of the fatty acids essential in nutrition. J. Biol. Chem. 86:587 \u2013 621. Stark, A.H., M. Crawford, and R. Reifen. 2008. Update on alpha-linolenic acid. Nutri. Rev. 66: 326-332. Joshi, K. S. Lad, M. Kale, B. Patwardhan, S. P. Mahadik, B. Patni, A. Chaudhary, S. Bhave, and A. Pandit. 2006. Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves the outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids. 74:17\u201321. Calder, P.C. 2015. Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.1851:469-484.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipl_advanced_tooltip][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”text” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#0069BA” tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”19px” trigger_text=”What are PUFA’s?” tooltip_trigger_text_text_align=”center” tooltip_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” tooltip_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” locked=”off” tooltip_width=”1200px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom”]<\/p>\n PUFA is the abbreviation for Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids. PUFA\u2019s are important structural components of cell membranes. Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake increases the omega-3 content of red blood cells, immune cells (16), atherosclerotic plaques (17), cardiac tissue (18), and other cell types throughout the body.<\/span><\/p>\n Omega-3 are an essential fatty acids are a specific group of polyunsaturated fats that include any fatty acid with the first double bond located on the third carbon of the fatty acid chain from the methyl end. There are a wide range of these fatty acids; however, the main omega-3s that are of particular interest to human health include:<\/p>\n Of these omega-3 fatty acids, only ALA is classified as an \u201cessential\u201d nutrient (1). In other words, ALA is necessary for proper physiological and metabolic activities; however, unlike EPA and DHA, the body cannot produce it from existing precursors so it must come from the diet itself. The biological roles of ALA have particular importance in mediating inflammatory responses and has been suggested to partially protect against rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease (2). Additional research has suggested that ALA may help in the prevention of neurological conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (3). Additionally, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA also acts as the major precursor for the synthesis of EPA and DHA in the human body. These fatty acids are most commonly associated with brain and vision health while also demonstrating anti-inflammatory properties (4).<\/p>\n References:<\/strong>\u00a0Burr, G.O., and M.M. Burr. 1930. On the nature and role of the fatty acids essential in nutrition. J. Biol. Chem. 86:587 \u2013 621. Stark, A.H., M. Crawford, and R. Reifen. 2008. Update on alpha-linolenic acid. Nutri. Rev. 66: 326-332. Joshi, K. S. Lad, M. Kale, B. Patwardhan, S. P. Mahadik, B. Patni, A. Chaudhary, S. Bhave, and A. Pandit. 2006. Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves the outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids. 74:17\u201321. Calder, P.C. 2015. Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.1851:469-484.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipl_advanced_tooltip][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”image” trigger_image=”https:\/\/www.raisedomegaright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FAQ-icon6.png” image_icon_align=”center” trigger_image_width=”43%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#EBD417″ tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”18px” tooltip_text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” tooltip_text_font_size_phone=”19px” locked=”off” tooltip_text_text_color=”#000000″ tooltip_width=”1200px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom” tooltip_text_font_size_tablet=”18px”]<\/p>\n Of all the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA is the only one that is classified as \u201cessential\u201d. This means it is required for the body to function properly, but it cannot be produced within the body so it must come from the diet (1).<\/p>\n Other omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA can be produced by the body when ALA is present; therefore, these omega-3s are not classified as \u201cessential\u201d nutrients and are not required as part of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n Although EPA and DHA have received much of the spotlight related to their role in human health, ALA also plays a critical role!<\/p>\n Increased consumption of ALA<\/span><\/a><\/span> has the potential to protect against inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. Several studies<\/a><\/span> have also demonstrated comparable health benefits to DHA as it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/p>\n The three main traits of ALA<\/span><\/a> in the body are:<\/p>\n It is converted to longer-chained omega-3s like EPA and DHA within the body at different rates, depending on physiological needs.<\/p>\n It represents a key source of healthy dietary energy.<\/p>\n It can be stored in tissues and mobilized for energy or for EPA and DHA production as needed.<\/p>\n [\/dipl_advanced_tooltip][dipl_advanced_tooltip _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” trigger_element=”text” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ tooltip_background_color=”#EBD417″ tooltip_background_enable_color=”on” tooltip_text_font_size=”19px” trigger_text=”What’s the difference between ALA, EPA, and DHA?” tooltip_trigger_text_text_align=”center” tooltip_trigger_text_font=”Verveine||||||||” tooltip_trigger_text_font_size=”28px” locked=”off” tooltip_text_text_color=”#000000″ tooltip_width=”1200px” tooltip_interactive=”on” tooltip_placement=”bottom”]<\/p>\n Of all the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA is the only one that is classified as \u201cessential\u201d. This means it is required for the body to function properly, but it cannot be produced within the body so it must come from the diet (1).<\/p>\n Other omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA can be produced by the body when ALA is present; therefore, these omega-3s are not classified as \u201cessential\u201d nutrients and are not required as part of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n Although EPA and DHA have received much of the spotlight related to their role in human health, ALA also plays a critical role!<\/p>\n Increased consumption of ALA<\/span><\/a><\/span> has the potential to protect against inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. Several studies<\/a><\/span> have also demonstrated comparable health benefits to DHA as it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/p>\nOMEGA-3 Benefits<\/h2>\n
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