Omega 3 Can Help Protect You Against Age Related Diseases
According to the LA Times, Omega-3 fish oil essential fatty acids may protect against cell aging
Researchers from UC San Francisco reported today that people with heart disease who had high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had a lower rate of shortening of telomere length–a marker for aging–compared with similar heart patients who had the lowest levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
A telomere is a structure at the end of a chromosome that dictates the replication and stability of the chromosome. Shortening of the telomere means the cell is aging.
Studies have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial to heart health. The American Heart Assn. recommends increased intake of oily fish, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements for the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
There is increasing information that Omega 3 helps against age related diseases.
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