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Omega-3s in Australia and New Zealand
Many people have heard about Omega-3s but don’t understand their health benefits for all age groups or how to incorporate them into their everyday diet. Health authorities and leading scientists tell us our population are not consuming nearly enough long chain Omega-3s for optimal health.
Scientific research is uncovering major roles for Omega-3s in growth and development, cardiovascular disease, mental and behavioural health, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, etc. Omega-3s are starting to make news and their health benefits are appearing in magazines and on TV. New recommendations for daily intakes of long chain Omega-3s have recently been released by Australian and NZ health authorities.
What will the “Omega-3 Centre” do?
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Effectively communicate the benefits of Omega-3s and where to find them |
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De-mystify Omega-3s by translating the scientific evidence for these important nutrients |
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Identify barriers to optimal intakes of Omega-3s and address solutions |
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Work with regulators and scientists to encourage a conducive environment for communications on Omega-3s |
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Differentiate between different types of Omega-3s with a focus on the long chain Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) which are of most potential benefit |
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Keep members up-to-date with current issues, research and regulations related to Omega-3s and support activities consistent with the Centre’s goals |
Improved health is the goal
The Omega-3 Centre is a group of committed organisations and individuals working together to improve the health status of the community by:
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promoting optimal intakes of Omega-3s |
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providing authoritative evidence-based advice |
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supporting the development of a wider range of sources of Omega-3s for the human diet |
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facilitating and promoting research and development in this area |
Communication is the focus
The Omega-3 Centre aims to be the leading Australasian authority on Omega-3s and nutritional health and will communicate with the community, the media, health professionals, educators, government, seafood, food and supplementary medicines organisations.
Sound science is the basis
All communications from The Omega-3 Centre are based on sound science. Scientific advice will always be sought from leading researchers in the area.
The Centre benefits from links with a range of scientific organisations in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The Centre will also act as a catalyst for scientific research into Omega-3s and human health.
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