fatty fish

Younger women can cut their risk of heart disease and stroke by occasionally eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, Danish researchers report.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are important for a number of functions in the body.

They are found in foods such as fatty fish and vegetable oils and are also available as dietary supplements.

People take omega-3 supplements to improve their health and prevent various diseases. This fact sheet provides a general overview of omega-3 fatty acids—with a focus on dietary supplements—and suggests sources for additional information.

U.S. News & World Report has an article out today stressing the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting a serious deficiency in many people's diets.

The difficulty with remedying this situation is that eating oily fish regularly is not a practical solution for many people.