Kosher fish oil capsules are prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary law and are not supposed to have any non-Kosher animal products involved in the manufacturing process.  The fish used in the production of kosher fish oil must be carefully inspected to confirm that they are kosher species, and the production facility should also be certified as kosher, confirming that non-kosher materials are not handled there, or that they are carefully isolated to prevent cross-contamination.  This added purity makes it a good fish oil dietary supplement for pregnant women.

These fish oils allow people who have strong religious beliefs enjoy the natural benefits of the omegas found in fish oils (such as using fish oil to lower cholesterol), without betraying their initial beliefs and foundations.  If a product is certified as kosher, it will be clearly marked as such on the label.

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A new Ottawa-led study has found that there’s little benefit to taking a combination of drugs to lower cholesterol.

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And popping those omega-3 supplements to get those terrific fatty acids?

You’d be better off eating fish a few times a week.

The study published Tuesday in the online edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine looked at 102 studies examining the effects of patients using high-dose statin drugs and those using a combination of cholesterol-reducing drugs.

The study, funded by the Agency for Healthcare and Quality, found that taking combinations of cholesterol drugs didn’t help with preventing strokes, heart attacks or death, said Dr. Mukul Sharma, the principal investigator and medical director of the regional stroke program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

Over the last 20 years, many doctors have prescribed a combination of cholesterol-reducing medications instead of a higher-dose statin drug.

But the study found the adding-on of additional drugs gives no benefit.

“They are probably better off with a single medication at a higher dose,” said Sharma.

“What we’re pointing out is that the evidence just isn’t there,” said Sharma, adding using more than one medication brings the risk of drug interactions and side effects.

“There’s a lot of pressure and marketing to use these add-on drugs,” said Sharma.

Lowering blood cholesterol levels is crucial for millions of Canadians in the control of vascular disease, which leads to heart attacks and strokes — the top cause of death and disability in Canada.

The study also found that adding omega-3 supplements don’t help prevent heart attacks or strokes.

“You’re probably better off with two good meals of fish a week than taking supplements,” said Sharma.

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Reduced risk of heart disease:  The American Heart Association cites clinical trials showing that the high concentration of omega 3 in fish oil pills is effective in reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease. It lowers the levels of LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol, and increases the HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol, may reduce  and helps to maintain blood triglycerides at normal healthy levels.

Reducing inflammation: Fish oil is widely considered to have anti-inflammatory properties.  Therefore, supplements may be helpful to those suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis.  Arthritis is another malady characterized by excess inflammation in the body. More and more arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are being advised by their doctors to take fish oil pills.

Weight Loss:  Increasing your intake of healthy fats may help in losing weight because foods rich in omega 3s will help you feel satisfied. You won’t crave fattening carbohydrates, sugars and other foods laden with unhealthy or trans fats. Combined with an appropriate exercise routine, increased fish oil consumption may help maintain normal healthy weight.

Reducing symptoms of depression:  Recent studies have shown that the absence of omega 3 essential fatty acids correlated with higher incidences of depression across a diverse sample of study participants. Those with low omega 3 intake were also more prone to stress, mental fatigue, and decreased cognitive ability.  DHA and EPA supplements are even commonly recommended for people suffering from, or at risk for, Alzheimer’s Disease.   A recent story featured on webmd explained how diet may influence Alzheimer’s risk.

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Omega 3 Fish Oil And Weight Loss

Even if you eat right and take a vitamin and mineral supplement you most likely are still deficient in omega 3 fatty acids. Most people just don’t get enough of this vital nutrient in their diet. A lot of people still don’t know there are fat burning foods containing omega 3 that can actually increase the number of fat calories your body burns each day? These are know as free foods and are generally low in calories; in fact some of these foods are so low in calories that your body actually burns more calories metabolising them, than the total amount of calories in the food it’s self.

Most people know that there are two types of fat “good fat” and “bad fat”. Actually there are 4 types of fat: Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Saturated and Tran’s fat, but these can still be catorigised as good and bad.

Monounsaturated fats are considered good fats and are said to help reduce cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure and to help control diabetes. These good fats are found in food like; olive oil, peanut oil, cashews, canola oil, hazelnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pine nuts and chicken fat.

The other type of “good fats” is Polyunsaturated Fats such as omega 3. Polyunsaturated fats are also considered good fats as they are said to reduce triglycerides, inflammations and tumour growth. They also help to improve immune function and help protect against sudden death from heart disease.

Polyunsaturated fats can be broken down into two categories: Omega 3 and Omega 6. Omega 3 is found in foods like Canola oil, walnuts, flaxseeds, hempseeds, salmon, mackerel, trout, tuna, sardines, and herring. Omega 6 is found in foods like safflower oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, nuts, beans and soft margarine.

One of the key reasons as to why omega 3 fish oil has such a powerful effect on fat metabolism is that the insulin levels were 50% lower when subjects used the fish oil. Insulin is a hormone that reduces the use of fat for fuel, while also promoting fat storage in the presence of excess calories. Insulin increases the activity of an enzyme known to promote the storage of fat. Insulin inhibits the action of hormone sensitive lipase, which is responsible for breaking down stored fat and preparing it for use as energy. Insulin also activates an enzyme, which, along with fatty acid synthesis, is responsible for converting carbohydrate into f
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Fish oil prevents second heart attacks better than any drug it was tested against and is probably the best “medicine ” available to prevent sudden cardiac death! Fish oil lowers blood pressure and reduces the incidence of stroke caused by clotting of brain blood vessels! Fish oil lowers triglycerides and raises good HDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Fish oil is a very potent anti-oxidant and one of the few that cross the blood-brain barrier and hence is able to improve personality, mood, and mental disorders! As well as being a potent natural anti-depressant Fish oil improves the health of cartilage and joints! It’s great for athletes, helping to speed recovery time from hard workouts! Fish oil balances hormonal levels in the body and improves the ratio of testosterone to its metabolite, DHT, and in studies was shown to be useful in treating prostate, breast and colon cancers. Fish oil works better then aspirin as a blood thinner and has been used effectively in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and multiple sclerosis to improve memory, I.Q. and helps obliterate age related memory lapses.

There are many small things you can do which add up over time to reduce the risk of heart disease, aid weight loss and make you feel better about yourself. Taking a fish oil supplement is a good idea for anyone wanting to make positive steps towards weight loss. If you do decide to try a fish oil supplement, make sure it is Pharmaceutical Grade. Don’t just take the cheap stuff at the local drug store. Pharmaceutical Grade fish oil has all the bad things like mercury and PCBs taken out. To find good quality fish oil, go to your favorite search engine and search for “pharmaceutical grade fish oil”.

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Almonds are stars of cholesterol research

In a four week study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 46 healthy human subjects were divided into three groups. The control group ate a low saturated fat diet based on milled whole-wheat cereals and low-fat dairy foods. The second group ate the same diet and also took the statin drug lovastatin. The third group ate a diet high in almonds plus plant sterols, non-meat protein and fiber. LDL cholesterol decreased by 8 percent in the control group, 30 percent in the statin group, and 28 percent in the almond group.

Another study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that heart disease risk correlates not only with cholesterol levels, but also with inflammation of blood vessels. Following a diet that includes almonds effectively lowers not only LDL cholesterol levels but also C-reactive protein levels, a key marker of inflammation. Inflammation is hard on the heart because it increases the development of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) and causes the heart to have to pump faster and harder to get its job done.

In this study, 34 people followed a dietary plan, called the Portfolio Eating Plan, which included almonds. In this group, C-reactive protein levels fell 24 percent from baseline, an amount similar to the reduction achieved by taking a statin drug, only without the life draining side effects of taking the drug.

Another study examining this same group and reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when directly compared to first-generation statin drugs, the Portfolio Eating Plan diet with its emphasis on almonds is just as effective in lowering LDL cholesterol below the recommended range for heart disease prevention.

Five large human epidemiological studies, including the Nurses Health Study, all found that nut consumption is linked to lower risk for heart disease. Researchers studying data from the Nurses study found that substituting nuts for an equivalent amount of carbohydrate in an average diet resulted in a 30 percent reduction in heart disease risk. They found a 45 percent reduction when fat from nuts was substituted for saturated fats.

Almonds protect against cardiovascular disease and diabetes

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reduce heart disease risk may also be due to the huge amounts of the antioxidant vitamin E found in these nuts, and the LDL lowering effect of the monounsaturated fats they contain. When almonds are substituted for more traditional fats in human feeding trials, LDL cholesterol is reduced from 8 to 12 percent.

A quarter cup of almonds contains 99 mg of magnesium and 257 mg of potassium. Magnesium is a natural channel blocker. When magnesium levels are high, veins and arteries relax, lessening resistance and allowing increased flow of oxygen and nutrient rich blood. Potassium is involved in nerve transmission and contraction of all muscles including the heart. It is another mineral essential for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Almonds help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent free radical producing insulin spikes.

The Journal of Nutrition reports a study of 15 healthy people who ate 5 meals with comparable amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Two meals consisted of bread only. Three meals consisted of almonds, bread, parboiled rice, and instant mashed potatoes. Blood samples taken after each meal showed levels of blood sugar and insulin were lower following the almond meal, and levels of protective antioxidants increased. This study demonstrates the powerful anti-aging effect of almonds as well as their ability to ward off diabetes.

The more almonds eaten as part of a meal, the lower will be the glycemic index of that meal, and the smaller the rise in blood sugar levels produced by that meal. The benefit of eating almonds is dose dependent.

Healthy fats in almonds aid in weight loss

Nuts contain lots of fat, and many people still operate under the idea that fat makes you fat, so nuts are often sunned. However, review of the data from the Nurses’ Health Study shows that frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts.

One reason nuts help with weight loss is their nutrient density. A body that is well nourished no longer craves food. The traditional American diet is so depleted of the nutrients needed by the body that the body continues to send hunger signals. In response to these signals, more nutrient deficient food is eaten and more hunger signals are sent. It is a vicious circle that leads to steady weight gain as the years go by. Eating nutrient rich almonds and other nuts breaks this vicious circle allowing for the feelings of fullness and satiety to set in.

In a study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, researchers found that adding almonds to a low calorie diet can help overweight individuals drop pounds more effectively than a low calorie diet high in complex carbohydrates. Of 65 overweight participants, those that ate the almond enriched low calorie diet consumed 39% of their calories in the form of fat. Participants that ate the low calorie diet high in complex carbohydrates consumed only 18% of their calories from fat. Both diets supplied the same number of calories and equivalent amounts of protein.

After six months, those on the almond added diet had greater reductions in weight, body fat, total body water, and systolic blood pressure. Those eating almonds had a 62 percent greater reduction in body mass index score, 50 percent greater reduction in waist circumference, and 56 percent greater reduction in body fat compared to those on the low calorie complex carbohydrate diet. Among those with diabetes, medication reductions were sustained or further reduced in 96% of those on the almond added diet.

A study reported in an WHFood’s article on almonds, involving 8865 adults found that those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31% less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom at them.

The British Journal of Nutrition reports a study of 43 men and 38 women whose normal eating patterns were observed for 6 months. They were then told to eat about 2 ou
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nces or one-quarter cup of almonds daily with no other instructions. They were then followed for another 6 months at the end of which researchers found their intake of monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vegetable protein, vitamin E, copper and magnesium significantly increased. Their intake of trans fatty acids, animal protein, sodium, cholesterol and sugars significantly decreased.

Almonds are a good source of cancer preventing laetrile

The 1990′s Adventist Health Study of a large population of California Seven Day Adventists found that eating nuts was one of the four top factors for extending longevity. These beneficial effects were found for men, women, vegetarians, meat-eaters, fatter, people, thinner people, the old, the young, and those who exercised and those who did not.

One of the likely reasons behind this finding is the high levels of laetrile contained in almonds. Laetrile, otherwise known as vitamin B-17, is a cancer cure that corruption has prevented from reaching the U.S. market. Commercial preparations of laetrile are obtained from the kernels of apricots, peaches and almonds. Its active ingredient, amygdaline, comes from the Greek word for almond. Laetrile has persisted as a known cancer fighter since the 2nd century A.D.

Almonds have prebiotic properties

Recently published work by the Institute of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of almonds that could help improve digestive health by encouraging gut bacteria to flourish. A healthy and abundant population of friendly bacteria in the gut form part of the body’s defense against harmful bacteria and are part of the body’s immune system. Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of foods that are able to get through the upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed.

The California Almond Board sponsored a study to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the stomach and small intestine. They then added the digested almonds in vitro to mimic the bacterial fermentation in the large intestine and monitored its effect on the population of intestinal bacteria. The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of beneficial bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial bacteria used the almond lipids for growth, thus making it the basis of the prebiotic effect of almonds.

Almonds have even more nutrients and benefits

Almonds are high in trace minerals that are essential cofactors for production of superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s endogenous antioxidants. SOD works in the mitochondria, the cellular furnace, to keep down free radicals that interfere with cellular energy production. Almonds are also good sources of the B vitamins necessary for recycling of another endogenous antioxidant, glutathione.

Studies have shown that eating nuts can lower the risk of developing gallstones by 25 percent. It helps prevent dementia, advanced macular degeneration, and stroke.

Getting maximum nutrition from almonds

Almonds right off the store shelf are better than no almonds, but they can be difficult to digest and eating too many may stress your pancreas. Almonds like all nuts contain phytate, nature’s way of making sure the nut survives the winter to sprout in the spring. To gain maximum nutrition and digestibility from almonds, it’s best to soak them before they are eaten. Almonds are one of only a few nuts that will actually sprout when soaked. Soaking neutralizes the phytate and allows the nutrients from the nut to be released.

Start with fresh, completely unprocessed almonds and soak them in water with a pinch of sea salt for about 12 hours. Then dry them at a temperature that does not exceed 105 degrees F. Be sure they are completely dried before putting them away. The
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Go nuts with almonds

Almonds make a great snack for adults and kids. Almond butter makes a delicious breakfast spread on warm toast, or a nourishing lunchbox centerpiece stuffed into celery ribs. Kids love almond butter and fruit sandwiches. Sprouted almonds are crispy and crunchy, making them a super addition to salads, casseroles, pasta, vegetables, and meats. Add cinnamon or other herbs and spices to sprouted almonds to turn up their nutritional level even higher. Add almonds to Chinese dishes and rice. Coat them with honey, or shoyu and roll in herbs, spices or raw cacao. Use your imagination.

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Fish oil supplements can cut memory loss in the elderly – Yahoo! India News

London, July 13 (ANI): A study carried out by American bioscience company Martek suggests that taking fish oil supplements can reduce memory loss in old age.

Dr Karin Yurko-Mauro, a researcher associated with the company, has revealed that taking a supplement of omega 3 for six months had a beneficial effect on people with age-related forgetfulness and loss of learning ability during the study.

The research team tested the affect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the most commonly found in fish oil, on 485 healthy people with an average age of 70, and found that memory and general brain function increased significantly.

According to the study report, taking 900mg capsules every day was found to be the equivalent of turning back the clock three years.

The researchers hope that future studies will provide promising results suggesting that the fatty acid may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, if new techniques can be found to diagnose it before it take holds.

Dr Yurko-Mauro said that the participants who took the supplements had “almost double the reduction in errors on a test that measures learning and memory performance.”

“The benefit is roughly equivalent to having the learning and memory skills of someone three years younger,” the Telegraph quoted him as saying.

Dr. William Thies, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association, feels that it is “too early” to make a recommendation about use of DHA supplements to prevent loss of mental function.

“In high doses, DHA does have side effects, so you would want to see a benefit to justify the risk you are taking. We need more work for that,” he said.

A presentation on the study was made at the international Alzheimer’s Association meeting in Vienna, Austria. (ANI)

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