Omega-3

I was asked what is the supplement I never miss everyday.
Well, it is Omega-3 oil. The rest I may miss here & there but not my Omega-3.

FAT THAT HEALS

In the 1970s, scientists noticed an interesting phenomenon: although Eskimos consumed large amounts of fat daily, they had an exceptionally low rate of heart disease and cancer. But unlike others who also ate lots of fat – notably from meat and dairy products – the predominant fat in the Eskimo diet was in the form of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is found primarily in marine plant life called phytoplankton, which is eaten by fatty fish, a mainstay of the Eskimo diet. Omega-3 contains two polyunsaturated fats: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).


Clinical trials have shown that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can reduce the risk of heart disease(1).


CLINICALLY PROVEN BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3
Reduces risk of heart attacks(2)
Reduces triglycerides(3)
Mildly reduces blood pressure(4)
Decreases risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden death(5)
Prevents clots (anti-thrombotic effects)(6)
Stroke(7)

RIGHT AMOUNT
1-2 capsules of 1000mg daily with meals.

Patients needing to lower trigylcerides and cholesterol should take 2-4 capsules a day.


References:
1. Kris-Etherton et al. AHA Scientific Statement. Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Circulation 2002; 106: 2747
2. Bucher, HC et al. N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Med.2002; 112:298-304.
3. Harris, WS. N-Fatty acids and serum lipoproteins: human studies. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997; 65(5 suppl): 1645S-1654S
4. Morris, MC et al. Does fish oil lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of controlled trials. Circulation 1993; 88:523-533
5. Hallaq H et al. Modulation of dihydropyridine-sensitive calcium channels in heart cells by fish oil fatty acids. Proc Natl Aca Sci USA.92; 89:1760-1764
6. Mori ,TA et al. Interactions between dietary fat, fish and fish oils and their effects on platelet function in men at risk of cardiovascular disease. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 1997; 17:279-286
7. Keli, SO et al. Fish consumption and risk of stroke: the Zutphen Study. Stroke 1994; 25:328-332