Healthy living & lifestyle Cracking the O


mega-3 is a long-term star of the supplements market. Naturally present in marine algae and oily fish, it is known to have extensive benefits across many aspects of human health. It’s no wonder that the global market size is expected to more than double within the next ten years, from $8.67bn to $17.86bn. From a consumer perspective, the draw is simple. Omega-3 is associated with better heart health, better brain health, and better eye health to name a few. People who eat regular servings of seafood are


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Many will be familiar with reported benefi ts of omega-3, from the potential cardiovascular benefi ts to reduced risk of dementia. Fewer will be aware of its cousin omega-7, which is thought to improve heart health, skin health and metabolism. Abi Millar speaks to scientists Dr Nils Hoem and Dr Zhihong Yang to fi nd out what sets these two fatty acids apart and how incorporating omega-3 and omega-7 into your diet can lead to a healthier life.


less likely to die of heart disease, while omega-3 supplements have been shown to reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. And although the research base is relatively new, the ‘medicinal’ properties of fish oil have been proclaimed as early as the Roman era.


Omega-3, then, is well-entrenched in the popular psyche. What’s less well known is the plethora of other omega fatty acids – 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 – which were long neglected by scientists as well as the general public.


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