New research indicates education is needed; 77% of adults are unaware low omega-3 levels can be harmful to health
According to recent research by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), more than a third of American adults have had a heart health scare, yet many have not made changes to their diets to better support their hearts. Today, GOED released research demonstrating a need for further education about the importance of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids for heart health. Key findings include:
"Most people don't have the important information they need about omega-3s as it relates to heart, brain and eye health, as evidenced by this survey," said Adam Ismail, executive director of GOED. "This underscores the strong need for clear communication and education about the health benefits, nutritional value and sources of omega-3s."
Experts believe, based on numerous gold-standard research studies, that Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3s support heart, brain and eye health. Evidence consistently shows that EPA and DHA omega-3s can: