Just by including these foods in your diet, you could extend your lifespan by five years!
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0:00 What food supports longevity?
0:35 What is the worst for longevity?
0:55 What does omega-3 do?
1:32 The best sources of omega-3 fatty acids
2:20 Share your success story!
Today, we’re going to talk about a key food that can add an additional five years to your lifespan. There was a study done for eleven years on 2,240 people over the age of 65. They found that having oily fish in your diet on a regular basis may increase your lifespan by almost five years. They found that omega-3 fatty acids in your red blood cells are a very good mortality risk predictor. On the flip side, it was found that being a regular smoker may decrease your lifespan by 4.7 years.
Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids:
• Contributes to forming cell membranes
• Reduces inflammation
• Decreases triglycerides
• Counters omega-6 fatty acids
• Decreases the risk for certain types of cancer
• Reduces fat on the liver
• Decreases depression and anxiety
• Decreases pain
• Decreases the risk of ADHD
• Helps with asthma
• Decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s
• Increases heart function
Top sources of omega-3 fatty acids:
1. Cod liver oil and cod liver
2. Salmon (wild-caught)
3. Sardines
4. Fish eggs
5. Mackerel
6. Herring
Vegan or vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids: