Numbers Brain health


DHA is the main omega-3 fatty acid in the brain, but it needs to be replenished


Eye health


Highest concentration of DHA omega-3 is found in the retina in the eye, responsible for seeing under different lighting conditions


80% Source: AlwaysOmegas3


Omega-3 fatty acids increase learning, memory, cognitive well- being and blood fl ow in the brain


Source: GOED 30%


Approximately 50–60% of the brain weight comprises of lipids, of which 35% is omega-3 PUFAS


Other brain stuff


The percentage of those less likely to develop macular degeneration who had high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet


17% The percentage of


women in a study of 32,000 who had a lower risk of dry eyes from consuming omega-3 fats from fi sh


Source: Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology Lipids


Nearly two in three (63%) have not heard of omega-3 ALA


Omega-3 PUFAS DHA accounts


for >40% of total omega-3 PUFAs in neuronal tissue


Source: Cureus


One study found eating fi sh twice a week could reduce dementia risk by 41%


Eight in ten are not aware of the heart health benefi ts of omega-3 ALA


One in 20 incorrectly think omega-3 ALA is bad for overall heath


One in 25 (4%) of those aged 55–64 worry about omega-3 ALA intake


One in 50 (2%) over 65s worry about omega-3ALA intake


24% of 18-24 year olds worry about omega-3 ALA intake


Source: Alzheimer’s society Source: HeartUK Source: Kerry


48% 70%


Ingredients Insight / www.ingredients-insight.com


Asia Pacifi c, the Middle East and Africa: >70% of consumers are aware of omega-3s as a healthy ingredient


70% use supplements for omega-3 80%


The percentage of people worldwide not getting enough


EPA and DHA omega-3


Supplement Facts Serving size


Amount per serving


Calories 1347 Total Fat


Calories from fat


Saturated fat Trans fat


Vitamin E 965


35% 17%


15% 8%


Omega-3s Not Enough EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 0% DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0% Other omega-3s Total omega-3s


Oleic Acid (omega-9) Source: GOED


Europe, Latin America and North America: >80% of consumers are aware of omega-3s as a healthy ingredient


0%


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get omega-3s through food Source: Great Green Wall


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