Healthy Living

There is no debate that everyone wants to have a healthy, happy life. Some things related to our health are beyond our ability to predict much less control; however, maintaining a healthy diet is certainly manageable. At all stages in life we have an opportunity to make well-informed, healthy choices. Consuming the recommended daily intake of Omega-3s is vital to overall health and well-being and it is an easy choice to make when you consider the wide ranging benefits.

Childhood

Getting children to stay healthy and active can be difficult at times and their diet plays a big part in proper growth and well-being. Therefore it is essential that children eat foods rich in Omega-3s.

DHA is a critical component for building brain tissue, for nerve growth and for the retina in the eye. Found in every brain cell, the chemical DHA plays a critical role in the brain’s ability to function. As the brain grows and develops throughout childhood, consuming the recommended daily intake of Omega-3s may help to reduce the symptoms of:

• Asthma and Allergies
• Learning disorders such as Dyslexia
• ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Eyesight problems

Adolescence

Information is key in teaching young people about healthy lifestyles. Educating young adults about the importance of Omega-3s is essential so that they can factor foods containing EPA and DHA into their regular diets. During this phase of life, most of the health benefits of EPA and DHA involve controlling the effects of hormonal changes. Studies suggest that EPA and DHA may help to reduce or alleviate:

• Symtoms of hormone changes
• Depression, Aggression and Suicide
• Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma as well as hypertension

From our 20s onward is the time when most people take stock of their dietary intake to ensure that their diet is well balanced for healthy living and longevity. It is at this stage of life that the prospect of heart disease and cancer stop being a remote threat and take on a personal relevance. By including Antartica Select Krill Oil, which is rich in antioxidants and Omega-3, in your diet, you are protecting against many diet and lifestyle-related degenerative diseases.

Studies indicate that, during middle age, EPA and DHA may help to decrease the dangers of many diseases and conditions including:

• Strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases
• Depression, dementia and schizophrenia
• Osteoarthritis
• Lung Disease
• Macular Degeneration
• Inflammation resulting from arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease

Retirement

The retirement years can be among the most rewarding and pleasurable if enjoyed in good mental and physical health. Sadly, they are all too often marred by a decline in physical function and faculties. Diet has a role to play in health and longevity and the Omega-3 fatty acids are part of general health maintenance. Diseases and conditions affecting seniors tend to result from degeneration of cells and organs. Research indicates that EPA and DHA may be helpful in minimizing the risks of:

• Strokes, heart attacks, and other coronary diseases
• Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia
• Age-related deterioration of eyesight