Omega 3 is an extracted oil from various fish, such as the Cod. It was originally used in Northern European countries in the early 1500′s. Way back then the early doctors observed the extraordinary attributes that this fish oil had on people, they noticed the improved health and brain power that it had on its subjects. After the turn of the 20th century the scientists realised the benefit’s it had for antirachitic meaning it was great for preventing rickets and the like. It also became very popular for mothers to adminster it to thier children to improve their overall health.