What happened with omega-3 fatty acids in our food supply? What health benefits can be achieved through omega-3 supplementation?
Until recently, the human diet has provided adequate amounts of omega-3s to satisfy our basic need for them. However, the 20th century has witnessed an unprecedented shift from traditional, natural foods supplying abundant quantities of omega-3 fatty acids to processed, denatured packaged foods which are characterized by an almost complete absence of omega-3s. In its tireless attempts to extend the shelf life of its offerings, the food processing industry has all but squeezed these important nutrients out of our food supply altogether. As a result, omega-3 deficiencies have reached health-threatening proportions. Many researchers link these deficiencies to the current epidemic of degenerative diseases, including heart disease, arthritis and other inflammation-related diseases, and even cancer. Extensive research, including many clinical studies, have confirmed that the regular supplementation of the diet with omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in preventing or reversing numerous debili
