Base is used broadly in both literal and figurative contexts: the wide base of the pyramid; a party seeking to expand its power base. Basis is used in a nonphysical sense: Healthy scepticism is the basis of all accurate observation (Arthur Conan Doyle).
Omega-3 fats also lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve blood vessel function, and, at higher doses, lower triglycerides and may ease inflammation, which plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. Several large trials have evaluated the effect of fish or fish oils on heart disease.
Getting enough omega-3, which means having a proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6, has been shown in hundreds of studies to possibly provide benefits to many inflammatory diseases, including: (37) 1  ADHD. 2  Asthma. 3  Arthritis. 4  Autoimmune diseases. 5  Cancer. 6  Depression. 7  Heart disease.