omega 3 fatty acids benefits - #28466
I am really curious about omega 3 fatty acids benefits because I’ve been doing a lot of reading and honestly, I’m a bit confused. Like, for the past few months, I’ve been experiencing these weird joint pains, especially in my knees and fingers, and my doctor suggested I try omega 3 fatty acids. I’ve taken fish oil pills before, but not consistently. Then I read somewhere that omega 3 fatty acids benefits include reducing inflammation and maybe even helping with joint pain, but I didn’t see any changes after just a couple weeks and started to wonder if I was doing it right. My diet isn’t terrible, but I don’t eat fish that much, mostly chicken and veggies. I mean, I’ve changed my eating habits a bit to include more walnuts and flaxseeds, thinking it would boost my omega 3 fatty acids intake. Still, am I doing enough? Are the omega 3 fatty acids benefits really that significant for joint issues? I’ve also heard some people say they notice improvement in mood and I could kinda use a lift these days, besides the physical discomfort. Just seems like so many different opinions out there, and should I stick with the fish oil or consider other sources? Do the omega 3 fatty acids benefits vary depending on where they come from? Sorry if this is all over the place, just trying to figure out if I'm on the right track.
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