Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids can improve your cardiovascular health. Most of this research involves EPA + DHA, but ALA can also help improve your health. Benefits of including omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids in your diet include:
Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reduced risk of death if you have cardiovascular disease.
Reduced risk of sudden cardiac death caused by an abnormal heart rhythm.
Reduced risk of blood clots because omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids help prevent blood platelets from clumping together.
Keeping the lining of the arteries smooth and free of damage that can lead to thick, hard arteries. This helps keep plaque from forming in the arteries.
Lowering triglyceride levels by slowing the rate they form in the liver. High levels of triglycerides in the blood increase the risk of heart disease.
Less inflammation. Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is thought to involve your body's inflammatory response. Omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids slow production of substances that are released during the inflammatory response.
Omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids may also:
Raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL/“good” cholesterol).
Lower blood pressure. People who eat fish tend to have lower blood pressure than those who don’t.