Nutritionists and health professionals recommend a diet rich in omega-3 for the many benefits it provides for cardiovascular health and brain development and function. Recent research indicates that omega-3's may also positively influence the function and healthfulness of the body in areas as far reaching as inflammatory conditions, eyesight, pregnancy, depression and overall mental well-being. It is increasingly clear that adding omega-3 to your diet can help keep you physically and mentally vital throughout your different life stages.

Provided below are answers to some common questions about omega-3:

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats are necessary for proper brain growth and development. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish, oils, nuts and eggs. There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by the body - ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (elcosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeroic acid). Once eaten, ALA is converted into EPA and DHA and then used by the body.

Recommendations supported by the US Food & Drug Administration call for the daily intake of 160 mg of omega-3 EPA and DHA.

Eating more fish is the easiest way to add more omega-3 to your diet. Because purchasing fish can be expensive and preparing it time consuming and difficult, Crab Classic from Trans-Ocean is a great-tasting and economical product that you might consider. One 3 oz. serving provides 100 mg of omega-3, which is 60% of the recommended daily intake. Crab Classic is fully cooked with a delicious, mild seafood flavor.

Crab Classic is a blend of Alaska Pollock and king crab meat. The product is enriched with purified, refined fish oil which adds beneficial amounts of EPA and DHA Omega-3 to every serving.

More information about omega-3 is available at the American Heart Association web site, which you access here: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632