Add This To Your Daily Routine To Combat Inflammation & Prevent Disease

First, let’s define the two different types of inflammation:

Research shows that having more omega-3s in your body–i.e., increasing your Omega-3 Index–supports a healthy inflammatory response1 and helps prevent diseases and conditions commonly caused and/or exacerbated by chronic inflammation.

Here are some of the ways that marine-derived omega-3s EPA and DHA fight inflammation, according to a 2017 2Biochemical Society Transactions2 review2:

Maintaining healthy omega-3 levels in cell membranes has been shown to help protect against chronic inflammation.

Although some EPA and DHA can be produced in the body endogenously via dietary ALA, the most effective way to increase your marine-derived omega-3 intake is by consuming more foods and/or supplements rich in EPA and DHA.

Consider adding omega-3-rich fatty fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, sardines, anchovies) to your diet multiple times a week to up your intake of EPA and DHA and achieve an optimal Omega-3 Index.

Alternatively, you may want to consider a premium omega-3 supplement, such as a high-quality, sustainably sourced fish oil. Look for supplements that offer at least 1 gram of EPA plus DHA daily for optimal benefits. If you aren’t sure where to start, check out mindbodygreen’s guide to choosing the best omega-3 supplement for your unique health needs.

Whether you’re currently dealing with acute inflammation or want to protect yourself from chronic inflammation (and the diseases it can cause), increasing your omega-3 intake is a great way to help support your body’s healthy inflammatory response.