Napoleon famously said that an Army March’s on its stomach. Omega 3 fatty acids found in lamb, Ostrich, oily fish and walnuts have many health benefits from protecting the heart, eyes and decreasing the risk of depression. The US military views Omega 3 as Nutritional armour in its ability to improve stress resilience and improve overall wellness. A conference was recently held where this topic was discussed it was also stated that Omega 3 supplementation could reduce medical costs. In particular Omega 3’s ability to reduce the incidence of depression and possible curb the high rates of suicide in troops returning from the line of duty.

Source:

1. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/US-military-may-enlist-Omega-3s-to-boost-performance-but-why-wait

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