How Omega-3 Fuels Your Brain

Ever had one of those days where your brain feels like it’s running on 1% battery? You reread the same email three times, forget why you walked into the kitchen, and completely lose your train of thought mid-sentence… Good news: your brain might just be asking for a little Omega-3.

What is Omega-3, anyway?

Omega-3 is a type of healthy fat that your body can’t make on its own — so we have to get it from food or supplements.

The two brain-superstar types are:

• DHA – the main structural fat in your brain
• EPA – helps support mood, focus and inflammation balance

Around 60% of your brain is made of fat, and DHA makes up a big chunk of it. So yes… fat really does help you think better.

Think of Omega-3 as brain fuel

If your brain were a car, Omega-3 would be the premium fuel — the stuff that keeps everything running smoothly.

Here’s what it helps with:

Sharper thinking & focus

DHA supports the structure of brain cells, helping messages travel more easily between them. That means better concentration, clearer thinking and less mental fog.

Perfect for:

• busy workdays
• studying
• long meetings
• or anyone who’s ever said, “What was I just about to do?”

Mood support

Omega-3 plays an important role in brain chemistry and has been linked to supporting mood balance.

If you feel a bit flat, frazzled or mentally tired, getting enough omega-3 could help support a calmer, happier mind.

Brain power for growing minds

Children’s brains are developing fast, and DHA is essential during growth.

Omega-3 helps support:

• learning
• memory
• concentration
• healthy brain development

Great news for parents of little learners (and big teens too!).

Eyes & brain work as a team

Your eyes and brain are closely connected — and DHA is found in high amounts in the retina too.

Omega-3 helps support:

• vision
• eye comfort
• long hours on screens

Which is pretty much all of us these days.

But don’t we get enough from food?

In theory, yes — if you eat oily fish like salmon, mackerel or sardines 2–3 times a week.

In reality? Most of us don’t.

Busy lives, picky eaters, veggie or vegan diets… it all adds up. That’s where a good omega-3 supplement can help fill the gap.

Fish oil or vegan omega-3?

Both work brilliantly!

• Fish oil omega-3 – classic, effective and widely used
• Vegan omega-3 – made from algae (the original source of omega-3!), fish-free and planet-friendly

No fishy burps required.

The Avacare takeaway

Omega-3 isn’t just good for your heart — it’s essential brain fuel.

✔️ Supports focus & memory
✔️ Helps maintain a healthy mood
✔️ Supports children’s brain development
✔️ Helps eyes and brain work together

So if your brain feels a bit tired, foggy or overwhelmed, it might be time to feed it properly.

Your brain works hard for you — return the favour with Omega-3.