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Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Explained
Omega-3 Health Benefits:
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significant amount of research has been undertaken on omega-3 essential
fatty acids since it was first observed in the 1970’s that
the Inuit in Greenland had very low levels of heart disease. This
was traced to their diet, which, although high in fat, was also
heavily loaded with heart healthy omega-3 DHA and EPA essential
fatty acids from fish.
Clinical research indicates that DHA and EPA Omega-3 essential
fatty acids:
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help to reduce the incidence of heart disease.
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help to reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Omega-3 fatty acids encourage the production of high-density
lipoproteins that help sweep cholesterol out of the bloodstream.
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help to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by decreasing
the chance of blood clot formation. Medical research indicates
that the fatty acids of Omega-3 may thin blood platelets, thereby
making them less likely to form clots.
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in some cases, helps alleviate the symptoms of asthma, arthritis,
hypertension and psoriasis.
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help to reduce the effects of dyslexia.
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help to reduce the risk of stroke in women and helps to stop
arrhythmia.
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may play a role in reducing the risk of diabetes, breast and
prostate cancer, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, attention deficit
disorder, angina and inflammatory bowel disease.
Study References
Research into the role of omega-3 essential fatty acids and our
health continues. It is noteworthy that the impressive body of research
in this area contributed to the American Heart Association amending
its dietary recommendations to eat at least two servings of fish
per week.
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