The Nervous System and Omega-3: A Healthy Brain

More than 60% of your brain mass is made up of fatty acids. Did you know? This means that most of the Omega-3 in your body is stored in your brain. And there it plays a key role in supporting the proper functioning of your nervous system.

Omega-3, Cell Membranes and Neurotransmitters


Let's imagine observing the nervous tissue of the brain through the lens of a microscope: inside we see, concentrated in the cell membranes, the Omega-3. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the most abundant, but EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is also present in smaller quantities.

DHA, in particular, is present:

  • in the retina , where it receives visual impulses and transmits them to the brain;
  • in the synapses , the points of the neurons where the passage of the nervous impulse occurs;
  • in mitochondria , the cellular elements that, even in neurons, ensure energy production.

Now let's shift the focus of our microscope to the synapses to observe the fatty acids at work: there the Omega-3s are engaged in the production and release of some neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, molecules essential for the transmission of the nervous impulse.

To give you an idea of ​​how essential these neurotransmitters are, consider that:

  • When serotonin levels are low, the likelihood of depressive states or violent behavior increases.
  • A lack of dopamine increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease or attention deficit disorder (a condition characterized by difficulty concentrating on immediate tasks).

Omega-3 and the Brain: Build Your Wellbeing Drop by Drop


How to nourish your nervous system with fatty acids? Research shows that generous doses of fish oil, rich in Omega-3, help maintain high levels of serotonin and dopamine.

Some experiments reveal that nerve cells grown in the laboratory do indeed need these fatty acids to multiply, specialize and carry out their role in transmitting nerve impulses.

All of this means that Omega-3s play a crucial role in supporting a healthy nervous system and in promoting your mental and physical well-being. Together, we can make a real difference in your life.