Fish Oil Health

Health Canada, the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association all recommend that you take more Omega-3. Are you getting enough Omega-3 EPA, DHA and DPA?

The American Heart Association, however, had been touting the benefits of omega-3 since 1996, when it released its Science Advisory, “Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Lipids and Coronary Heart Disease.” Six years later, the AHA released new information on how omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The report found that they make the blood less likely to form clots that cause heart attacks and protect against irregular heartbeats that cause sudden cardiac death.

In addition, omega-3 was also found to decrease triglyceride levels — as effectively as cholesterol medication — and lower blood pressure slightly.

Please remember, this is for your information only, and never meant to diagnose or treat!

Omega 3 is very well known, already  for a long time, to have a beneficial effect on health, especially with issues concerning the heart,  and for blood & circulation.  Omega 3 is good for helping in the breakdown of fibrin which contributes to scar and blood clot formation.

ps another of the many  benefits of Omega 3:  Evidence shows that omega 3 can also help those that suffer from anxiety disorders & depression.

We encourage you to visit our web site periodically to review updated reviews of studies and to learn of the newest evidence in support of taking Omega-3 fatty acids.

Research has revealed the fact that adding Omega 3 fish oil to our diet can increase the survival rate of people with coronary heart disease. Omega 3s also have identified that it can help manage the aging process. The marker (very quickly becoming one of the newest medical words) used to come to this conclusis is a part of the DNA called telomeres. Research has shown that a high level of Omega 3 could add up to 5 years…Telomeres

Omega 3 Has Many Health Benefits
These fatty acids have anti-inflammatory and possible anti-clotting ability. They are known to be a benefit for brain function and are widely used for memory function. Omega 3 can lower blood pressure, it is proven to help slow macular degeneration, it aids in the treatment of depression, and it can aid in increasing joint flexibility, plus, and added bonus..it can help to lower triglycerides.Fish Oil Omega-3s

The American Heart Association does recommend fish oil as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

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What is the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids?

Fish oil is the richest source for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Cold-water fish, like anchovies, salmon and sardines, are considered the best source for these essential fatty acids. It is important to remember, that all omega-3′s are not created equal. You would need almost four tablespoons of flaxseed oil to get the same amount of EPA and DHA found in one teaspoon of Sealogix! That’s approximately ten times as much flaxseed oil than fish oil.

Immune function

Another study regarding fish oil was published in the Journal of Nutrition in April 2007. Sixty four healthy Danish infants from nine to twelve months of age received either cow’s milk or infant formula alone or with fish oil. It was found that those infants supplemented with fish oil had improvement in immune function maturation with no apparent reduction in immune activation.

What is the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids?

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Several studies report possible anti-cancer effects of n?3 fatty acids (particularly breast, colon and prostate cancer) Omega-3 fatty acids reduced prostate tumor growth, slowed histopathological progression, and increased survival. Among n-3 fatty acids [omega-3], neither long-chain nor short-chain forms were consistently associated with breast cancer risk. High levels of docosahexaenoic acid, however, the most abundant n-3 PUFA [omega-3] in erythrocyte membranes, were associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

A 2009 trial found that a supplement of eicosapentaenoic acid (Omega 3) helped cancer patients retain muscle mass.

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What do Omega-3 fatty acids do for the body?
The Omega-3’s EPA and DHA are recognized for their health benefits in all life stages. They are important building blocks for every cell in your body, which requires these crucial components to grow, develop and maintain health.* These fatty acids are an integral part of cell membranes and are precursors of several important cellular messengers.* Studies have demonstrated that EPA is important for optimal brain function and contributes to the reduction of cellular inflammation.* DHA has been recognized for brain, visual and nervous system health and development.* Additionally, these essential fatty acids work together to contribute to good heart health.*

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Omega-3 fatty acids benefit

Inflammation is becoming recognized as a primary factor in the development of a wide number of chronic disease conditions. A certain level of inflammatory response is needed to protect us from invading organisms (bacteria, viruses, and parasites) and to treat traumatic injuries. However, left unchecked, it can continue to wear down every organ in the body. This can lead to chronic diseases especially in the heart, brain, and immune system.

There are two types of inflammation. The first is classic inflammation that is associated with pain, swelling, and redness. This can be characterized as screaming pain since it is very obvious and calls for immediate intervention. The other type of inflammation is silent inflammation or silent pain that is far more insidious. It doesn’t generate the pain associated with classic inflammation and therefore goes untreated for years. We now know that this silent inflammation is the underlying cause of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Virtually every type of chronic disease has a significant inflammatory component as its underlying cause. A primary focus of modern medical research remains the reduction of both classic and silent inflammation.

According to: Dr Barry Sears, a leading expert on Inflammation

Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease.

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Do you want to live longer? Be healthier? Function more efficiently? Then you have to start with lowering with getting rid of inflammation in your system.   Studies show that much of our bad health comes from a bad diet, and not exercising.  This is not news to us.  I don’t know why we hear this so often, yet do so little about it. Omega 3 oils are the natural and most effective way to reduce inflammation.  So let’s look at this more closely.

With so many pre packated, fast foods, sodas, candies etc out there, and, in our diet everyday, we are consuming way too much of omega 6, but way too little omega 3 which is proven to reduce inflammation.

The most detrimental is what is known as the “silent killer” because it does not have any symptoms but it  leads directly to heart attacks, and strokes.  Can you believe that 90% of people do NOT ingest enough Omega 3′s?  And that many people who have Omega 3 supplements, forget to take them.

The omega 3 fats that are so effictive are…DHA/
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Before I even start to write this interesting article, please, always consult your physician, because these articles are never meant to treat or to diagnose. Simply, they are meant to give you information.

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Here is a big surprise, as reported March 31, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine: A Randomized Trial of Low-Dose Aspirin in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women.

40,000 Women age 45 and older were kept track of for 10 years to see if 100mg of aspirin that was taken every other day gave protection against heart attack and stroke. The results: while aspirin therapy seems to help men against cardiovascular disease, according to this study, women receive no such protection against heart attacks until they are 65 years of age, or older.
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