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Essential Fatty Acids - Omega 3Omega 3 fish oils - EFAs - are showing multiple possibilities in maintaining and improving healthy bodies. Essential Fatty Acids play many roles in the bodies defense mechanism. Forms of EFAs are EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and 20% DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) Humans need essential fatty acids - EFAs or EPAs. The body does not make them but there are very important. They were first deemed essential when it was found they were essential to the normal growth in children and some animals. They must be consumed in food or dietary supplements. It is particularly important to take the supplements if you don't like fish or if you do not eat it about twice a week. Fish oil is the best source for diet supplements. The best food sources for EFAs is salmon, tuna, halibut, mackerel, herring, sardines, algae, krill, and nut oils. The FDA has given "qualified health claim" status to Omega 3. In view of all the supportive research, it was the least they could do.
Possible benefits: The benefits from Omega 3s are being researched aggressively. As early as 1996, the American Heart Association released its Science Advisory, “Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Lipids and Coronary Heart Disease.” Since then, important new findings have been reported on the benefits on cardiovascular disease. New information has emerged about how EFAs affect heart function. These include antiarrhythmic effects, hemodynamics (cardiac mechanics) and arterial endothelial function. Ready to return to Immunotherapy Page? Research Studies Continue
But existing research has shown the use of EFAs results in a decrease in the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Arrhythmias can lead to sudden cardiac death. The growth of atherosclerotic plaque is also minimized. Studies suggest that people at risk for coronary heart disease benefit from consuming Omega-3 fatty acids from plants and marine sources. Evidence from prospective secondary prevention studies suggests that taking EPA+DHA ranging from 0.5 to 1.8 g per day, may significantly reduce deaths from heart disease and all causes.
Reported benefits also include helping varicose veins, some cancer prevention, diminishing heart disease. Other studies indicate EFAs may have beneficial affect on cholesterol, cardiovascular disease. Their affect on colon cancer is not conclusive. Much more study is needed to establish if there is a connection. Improved blood flow in a control group who had unhealthy blood sugar levels has been noted. The improvement in patients with high triglycerides and poor coronary artery health was impressive. They were placed on a combination of EPA, DHA, and monounsaturated fatty acid. Supports maintenance of good health. Helps reduce serum triglycerides/triacylglycerols. Helps lower blood pressure. Helps reduce blood clotting.
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