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A doctor warned four groups of people should take a certain supplement (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

An NHS doctor has urged four groups to start taking a daily supplement to ensure they stay healthy. Without it, these people could be lacking an essential nutrient linked to heart and brain health.<\/p>\n

Speaking on social media platform TikTok, Doctor Karan Rajan<\/a>, explained the importance of omega-3 fatty acids. These are a type of polyunsaturated fat that are essential for various bodily functions and offer multiple health benefits.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re an important part of your cell membranes, helping to provide structure and supporting interactions between cells, particularly in the eyes and brain. They are also vital in helping to lower your triglycerides – a type of fat found in the blood.<\/p>\n

The body is unable to produce omega-3 itself so you need to get it from your diet. However, this is not always possible and supplements may be required.<\/p>\n

Dr Rajan, who is better known online as Dr Raj, clarified who migh need these. He said: \u201cDo you need omega-3 supplements? It depends.<\/p>\n

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Omega 3 supplements\u2026are they needed? Read more about Omega-3 and health outcomes here: PMID: 34505026: (2021) Meta-analysis examining the effect of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA vs. EPA+DHA) on cardiovascular outcomes. 2021) PMID: 22968891: (2012, JAMA) Meta-analysis assessing the association between omega-3 supplementation and the risk of major cardiovascular disease events. PMID: 22493407: (2012, Arch Intern Med) Meta-analysis on the efficacy of omega-3 supplements for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. PMID: 36742439: (2023) Scoping review assessing the effect of different omega-3 interventions (dose, type) on the Omega-3 Index (a marker of status), suggesting >1000 mg\/day EPA+DHA is often needed to reach target levels. PMID: 22696350: (2012, Cochrane Review) Systematic review on omega-3 for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. P.S this is not medical advice, just education. Always consult with your medical professional before taking any supplements.<\/p>\n

\u266c original sound – Dr Karan Rajan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cGetting your omega-3s from your diet is best, but unless you\u2019re eating at least two servings of oily fish per week, which I definitely am not, it’s highly unlikely you’re getting enough of your omega-3 fatty acid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salmon, mackerel and sardines are all good sources of omega-3. He continued: \u201cIt’s worth noting, for example, that 170 grams of wild salmon, almost contains as much omega-3 as two times a thousand milligrams omega-3 fish oil capsules.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids:<\/p>\n