Omega-3 is often touted as a ‘wonder’ nutrient for our brain - but its benefits go so much further than just our noggin. In fact, this powerful essential fatty acid has an impact across every system in your body.
Let’s take a look:
Brain
Your brain is nearly 60% fat - and a big chunk of that is DHA, one of the two main types of Omega-3. It’s quite literally brain fuel. It helps keep your brain cells flexible so they can fire signals quickly and efficiently. That means sharper focus, better memory recall, and fewer mental crashes during the day.
Omega-3 also supports the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are the chemical messengers behind mood and motivation. Low levels of Omega-3 are linked with brain fog, low mood, and even cognitive decline. So it makes sense that if you want to protect your brain today and futureproof it for tomorrow, Omega-3 is as important as they come.
Eyes
If you ever feel like your eyes are dry or strained by the end of the day, it may be due to a lack of Omega-3. That’s because DHA makes up a major part of the retina, the part of your eye that sends visual signals to your brain. Studies have shown that Omega-3 helps reduce symptoms of dry eye and can even help prevent age-related macular degeneration - so if you stare at a screen for most of your day, this one could be a gamechanger!
Heart
Omega-3 has long been praised for its heart health benefits - and good news, the science backs it up! Helping to reduce triglyceride levels, it also lowers blood pressure slightly, and keeps your arteries flexible. It also supports a healthy heart rhythm, which is crucial for overall cardiovascular health. And because it’s anti-inflammatory, it helps reduce the kind of low-grade inflammation that can lead to heart disease over time.
Joints
If you have stiff, creaky, or inflamed joints, Omega-3 can help ease things. Because of it’s anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to reduce symptoms of joint pain - especially in people with inflammatory conditions like arthritis. It won’t and can’t replace your movement routine, but it’ll make it a lot easier to stick to it.
Skin
Did you know that your largest organ is your skin? Thriving on good fats, Omega-3 helps your skin regulate oil production, improve hydration, and calm inflammation, which means fewer flare-ups if you’re prone to redness, acne, or irritation. It also helps protect against sun damage from the inside out. Think of it as your skin’s internal moisturiser!
Immune system
Omega-3 supports the immune system in two important ways: by keeping inflammation in check and by helping immune cells respond appropriately to threats. That means fewer overreactions (hello, allergies and autoimmune flares) and better resilience to bugs and infections. If you’re someone who gets every cold going, this might be your missing link.
Gut
There’s emerging evidence that Omega-3 can help support a healthy gut microbiome – the delicate balance of bacteria that live in your digestive tract. It seems to reduce gut inflammation and may help increase the diversity of gut bacteria, which is linked to everything from better digestion to improved mood and immunity.
Hormones
Omega-3 can also play a role in hormone balance, particularly during times of hormonal transition like perimenopause. By supporting brain chemistry, reducing inflammation, and helping to regulate stress responses, Omega-3 helps smooth some of the bumps that come with hormonal fluctuations. It’s not a miracle, but it can make a noticeable difference.
Muscles
If you’re active (or like us, trying to be!), Omega-3 supports muscle recovery by reducing post-exercise soreness and helping repair micro-tears in the muscle fibres. It also plays a role in muscle protein synthesis, which is crucial for maintaining strength, particularly as we age.
Getting more Omega-3 into your diet can be tricky when we’re leading busy, full lives. Let’s face it, the freezer tapas is easy but not quite hitting the nutrients our body needs! The good news is that Noggin’s Fish Oil is bursting with both Omega-3 and B vitamins, ensuring you are getting the best for your brain health in every dose.
