May Treat Autoimmune Diseases
In autoimmune conditions, your immune system attacks healthy cells mistaking them for foreign cells. Type 1 diabetes is a common example of autoimmune disease, in which your immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. Study shows that consuming high levels of fatty acids during infancy, including DHA, may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes-associated autoimmunity later in life (51).
Other autoimmune diseases that can be treated using Omega-3s include lupus, [2] rheumatoid arthritis, [3]ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis. [4]
May Boost Brain Health during Pregnancy and Early Life
Omega-3s are essential for brain development in children. Getting enough omega-3s during pregnancy is associated with numerous benefits for your child, Such as:
- Boost cognitive development
- Better communication and social skills
- Less behavioral problems
- Reduced risk of developmental delay
However, it is imperative to note that more research is needed, as some studies have turned up mixed results.