Why Lack of Omega-3 Fats is Harmful to Your Health

Why Lack of Omega-3 Fats is Harmful to Your Health

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Dr. Mercola | 16 Comments »

Omega-3 fat deficiency is killing more Americans than eating too much trans fats, according to a Harvard study. Looking at 2005 data from the National Health Center for Health Statistics, researchers mathematically determined that between 72,000 to 96,000 deaths could be prevented each year if people would be consuming more omega-3 fats, such as EPA […]

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