I truly believe that knowledge is power. During my work as a nutrition writer, I did a lot of research for articles on the relationship between omega-3 fats and health.

For some information, omega-3s are essential fatty acids, meaning your body cannot produce them, so you must get them from your diet. The omega-3s eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in large amounts in fatty fish such as salmon, anchovies, herring, and sardines, and are the most easily absorbed forms of omega-3.

I came across many studies that looked at the relationship between EPA and DHA and markers of heart health. Research consistently links omega-3 consumption to cardiovascular health, including their role in supporting:*