Pigs contain omega-3 fatty acids

Two little pigs contain omega-3 fatty acids next to normal piglets (left) - ( Photo: Reuters )

Scientists from Pittsburgh, Harvard, Missouri (USA) universities have successfully bred pigs producing omega-3 fatty acids and someday they can be used to make very good bacon. for health.

Pigs containing omega-3 fatty acids help improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease in humans. Currently, the only way humans supplement their omega-3 fatty acids is to take medicine or eat some fish. However, there are many types of fish that contain a lot of mercury poison. Lab-produced piglets have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and low levels of omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive use of omega-6 fatty acids is a major cause of increased obesity and cardiovascular disease in the US - which is considered the top "killer" in the country. In addition, this type of pig is also an ideal experiment for scientists to study cardiovascular disease and disorder of autoimmune system in humans. Experts recommend that people take more omega-3 fatty acids. They are currently working to create fish, chicken and cows rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

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