Updated: 20: 02 EDT, 28 March 2020 Low levels of omega-3 put you at a greater danger of a heart attackOmega-3 is a kind of healthy fat that is necessary for reducing inflammation and important for heart health– however the majority of us do not get enough in our diets. Low levels of omega-3 put you at a higher danger of having a cardiovascular disease or stroke.So how can you enhance your consumption? The very best way to do this is by consuming oily fish– such as salmon, mackerel, kippers or sardines– at least two times a week (women, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those who may have an infant one day are recommended to consume no more than 2 parts a week). Although there is some anxiety about mercury levels, this generally affects fish such as shark, marlin or swordfish (again, females who are trying for, or expecting, a child and children ought to prevent these). If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you can go straight to where the fish get their omega-3 by consuming seaweed or algae. Apart from the Welsh, who like a bit of laverbread, we do not eat a lot of seaweed in the UK, other than in sushi. To be fair it is something of an obtained taste– I personally enjoy seaweed, however the rest of my household are not so eager. Alternatively, you can now get seaweed and algae supplements in pills,
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