Omega 3 consists of fatty acids found in the structure of the cell membrane surrounding our cells, but which cannot be produced in the body.
If these oils are not present in certain proportions in our body, the permeability of the cell membrane is disrupted and the vitamins, minerals, proteins, and even oxygen we need cannot enter the cell at the required level.
Therefore, we should pay a lot of attention to Omega 3 intake for our heart, brain, muscle and skeletal system; eye, skin and mental health.
The subjects of interest are as follows;
1.Can I meet this need by consuming fish or benefiting from plant sources? 
The omega ratio is high in cold sea fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna, and mackerel, but due to heavy metal pollution in the seas, we cannot be sure that we are getting safe Omega 3.
You can consume walnuts, flaxseed, and green leafy vegetables as support, but it is not possible to complete the amount of Omega 3 necessary for your body from plant sources.

2. What should be considered when taking Omega 3 supplements? 
Omega 3 products should be tested for concentration, purity, absence of heavy metals and chemical waste, and this should be documented with an IFOS certificate.
Omega 3 obtained by the cold press method has a higher percentage of active ingredient, products produced by this method should be preferred.
Omega 3 consists of EPA and DHA fatty acids. If you want to make the right Omega 3 choice;
➡️To protect your heart and vascular, muscle and skeletal system health, regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels, choose products high in EPA,
➡️To protect brain health, strengthen memory, increase attention and concentration, and for eye health, you should prefer products with a high DHA ratio.
It is also important that the Omega 3 you take is absorbed at a maximum level after entering your body. The absorption and thus bioavailability of forms produced in triglyceride structure are higher.
3. Does Omega 3 cause weight gain? 
No! On the contrary, Omega 3 is included in diet lists due to its positive contribution to insulin resistance.

4. Is Omega 3 use discontinued in the summer?
 In the past, fish oil preparations were products obtained from the liver oil of codfish and contained high amounts of vitamins A and D. Today, there is a wide variety of Omega 3 types that you can use in the summer, so there is no need to stop using the product in the summer.
5. Is Omega 3 used in pregnancy? 
Yes, the DHA taken during pregnancy is very important for the health of both the mother and the baby. It protects mothers from postpartum depression and is effective in the brain and eye development of the baby.

What is the daily required amount of Omega 3? 
A healthy person can take 500-1000 mg, but in cases of heart diseases and when used to reduce triglycerides, this amount can be increased 2 or 3 times.

In which situations should we not use Omega 3? 
If you are using blood thinners or if you are before a surgical procedure, your doctor may cut or adjust your Omega 3 usage.