Did you know that a tremendous amount of substantiated data exists that shows the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in a diet. Some of the health benefits include:
Reduced Inflammation
Cardiovascular Health (reduction of triglycerides)
Improvement of Brain Function

Lower incidence of:
Childhood Disorders (ADHD, ADD)
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Allergies
Certain types of cancer including: Breast, Prostate and Colon cancers.
Strokes
Depression

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids naturally occur in fish, plant and nut oils. There are three major types of omega 3 fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by the body: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Once eaten, the body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, the two types of omega-3 fatty acids more readily used by the body.

Omega-3 fatty acids derived from Fish (and fish oil supplements) may contain potentially harmful contaminants, such as heavy metals (including mercury), dioxins, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). For sport-caught fish, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that intake be limited in pregnant or nursing women. For the reasons mentioned above Life Balm has searched for and found a safe quality Omega-3 fatty acid supplement that contains 18% EPA and 12% DHA.