Omega-3 is a name given to a group of essential fatty acids - called "essential" because the body cannot manufacture them and they must therefore come from the diet. They are derived primarily from oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon and herring.
Omega-3 have been found to reduce a group of fats called triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides impair the body`s ability to break down blood clots, which contribute to the risk of heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke. Fish oils have been found to reduce the viscosity of the blood, therefore facilitating blood flow.
