Young and healthy with omega-3 fatty acids

How omega-3 fatty acids prevent aging

19/10/2012

According to a US study omega-3 fatty acids slow down the aging process of cells in the human body. For example, omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and are taken with food. The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are said to favor the growth of so-called telomeres, which consume and shorten with age.

Omega-3 fatty acids prolong the life span of healthy cells
Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that, according to Professor Janice Kiecolt-Glaser of Ohio State University and her team, are designed to stop natural aging. According to study results, the fatty acids favor the growth of so-called telomeres. The cell components shorten and consume in the permanent cell division, which they are responsible for controlling. In addition, the telomeres prevent the development of cancer-causing changes in the chromosomes. Once the telomeres are completely consumed, the cell dies the preprogrammed cell death. According to the study, omega-3 fatty acids are said to preserve cell components for longer, thus ensuring a longer life span for healthy cells.

Omega-3 fatty acids promote good health
For a long time, fish has been considered an essential part of a healthy diet, especially because of its high content of high-quality protein (15 to 20 percent) and the various minerals and vitamins it contains. For example, many fish contain vitamins D and B12, potassium, zinc, fluorine and iodine. Especially with sea fish, the proportion of iodine is particularly high. For some time, the health-promoting effect of the high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 fatty acids in focus has moved. Omega-3 fatty acids should also reduce the risk of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (Ag)

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