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What Are Omega-3 Fats?

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the inflammatory response. It is because they inhibit the inflammatory response that they are healthy fats to consume. Inflammation is the key process causing many of the chronic, degenerative diseases that afflict Western cultures.

What Fats Are In The Omega-3 Family?

• ALA - Alpha-linolenic acid:
  ALA is an essential fatty acid (EFA). An essential fatty acid (EFA) is essential for life and can not be created by the human body.
• EPA - (Eicosapentaneoic acid):
  EPA is a healthy fat derived from ALA.
• DHA - (Docosahexaneoic acid):
  DHA is another healthy fat derived from ALA.

What does EPA/DHA Do?

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the primary structural components in cell walls and membranes throughout the body. They are also instrumental in regulating inflammation, blood pressure and thickness, hormone production, and the activities of the immune and central nervous systems. When consumed in adequate amounts, they help:

• Lower triglyceride levels by up to 65%
• Lower cholesterol levels by u to 25%
• Counteract the harmful effects of saturated fat and trans-fatty acids
• Reduce platelet stickiness (lowers risk of heart attacks)
• Lowers apo(a) and fibrinogen levels which leads to less clogging, narrowing, and hardening of the body's large arteries and medium-sized blood vessels. This reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, eye problems and kidney problems.
• Promotes the production of prostaglandns that lower blood pressure. Prostaglandins also regulate dilation of blood vessels, inflammatory response, and other critical processes. Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for prostaglandin formation. Probably as a result of their effect on prostaglandins responsible for blood vessel dilation, a double-blind trial found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil helped to treat people with Raynaud's disease.
• Suppress the growth and spread of cancer cells.
• Reduce inflammatory activity. As a result, fish oil is used to help people with various inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-inflammatory effects of EPA and DHA may also account for the findings of some reports that show fish oil supplementation helps some people with kidney diseases and may help protect against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Read about a recent study that links a womens intake of omega-3 during pregnancy and improved brain and social skills development for their babies.
• DHA is essential for vision in infants. Researchers are now studying this relationship to better understand how much DHA is needed.

It is essential that your omega-3 (fish oil) supplement be pharmaceutical grade to assure potency and purity. Many non-pharmaceutical grade fish oil contains contaminants including:

• lead
• mercury
• arsenic
• cadmium
• dioxins
• PCBs

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Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely susceptible to damage from free radicals. It is recommended that the antioxidants vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium be taken in concert with omega-3s.

Tip:

Some people experience heartburn or reflux after taking EPA capsules. To avoid this, simply freeze the capsules. Freezing will not effect the integrity of the product!

Listen to a discussion about the health benefits of Omega-3s. This 21 minute discussion covers:

• What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
• What are ALA, EPA. and DHA?
• What foods contain Omega-3 fatty acids?
• Why is it a problem if our diet contains too much Omega-6 fatty acids?
• What about our diets puts our fatty acids out of balance>
• How do the Omega-3 fatty acids:
  
  • promote heart health
  • reduce triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL, and blood pressure
  • reduce the risk of stroke
  • benefit diabetics by reducing their health risks
  • assist weight loss
  • improve arthritis
  • promote bone health
  • reduce the risk of dementia
  • delay the development Alzheimer's disease
  • benefit bipolar disorder, depression, and verbal decline
  • diminish the likelihood of colon and breast cancer
  • reduce the risk of macular degeneration
  • promote fetal development
  • improve lung function for those with asthma
  • hair, skin and finger nails
• How to increase your intake of Omega-3 fatty acids?
• What concerns should you have about fish oil supplements?
• What about flax?
• How much Omega-3 fatty acids do we need?

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What Foods Contain EPA/DHA?

Sources of EPA/DHA are:

• Salmon
• Mackerel
• Herring
• Cod

How much EPA/DHA should I take?

Getting the recommended dose of 1 gram of EPA and DHA a day can be difficult, even for fish-lovers, says Charles Santerre, PhD, an associate professor at Purdue University and a Food Science Communicator for the Institute of Food Technologists in Chicago.

"Even eating some of the best fish sources for EPA/DHA, you still would need to take a supplement," Dr. Santerre says. "Nutritionists prefer that people eat a natural healthy diet to obtain nutrients, but sometimes you can't get what you need from diet alone."

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians approximately 1 g per day of EPA acid plus DHA acid is recommended for heart protection. Higher dosages of omega-3 fatty acids are required to reduce elevated triglyceride levels (2 to 4 g per day) and to reduce morning stiffness and the number of tender joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (at least 3 g per day). Modest decreases in blood pressure occur with significantly higher dosages of omega-3 fatty acids. (Am Fam Physician 2004;70:133-40..)

Who Will Benefit From EPA/DHA Supplementation?

Anyone diagnosed with:

• high triglycerides*.
  
• Alzheimer's disease*
• rheumatoid arthritis*
• Crohn's disease*
• Depression*
• cardiac arrhythmia*
• kidney disease*
• schizophrenia*
• enlarged prostate*
• Raynaud's disease*

Learn how pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children benefit from EPA/DHA

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In November of 2002, the American Heart Association recommended fish oil capsules for those who aren't eating enough fish.

Learn how study shows taking omega-3's can save you money!

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.