DHA Fish Oil

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:00 +0000

DHA Omega-3, or docosahexaenoic acid, is a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid ‘good fat’ crucial to overall health. It is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid found in cell membranes throughout the body, most importantly the brain, heart, and eye tissues. A once daily DHA fish oil supplement is required because few people ever get the recommended amount of DHA omega-3 from their diet. Numerous scientific studies confirm that everyone, from infants to adults, benefit from an adequate supply of DHA as well as EPA Eicosapentaenoic acid.

As an important essential fatty acid that is a building block for cells throughout the body, DHA supports cardiovascular health and optimal brain function. It is also considered to have a long term positive impact on the avoidance of several chronic illnesses such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. In terms of eye health, the most recent research points to its usefulness in preventing, or lessening the severity of, cataracts and macular degeneration.

One of the main causes of heart disease–much more indicative than simply elevated cholesterol levels–is high blood triglycerides. DHA supplements, derived from fish oil, are the most readily available omega-3 source needed for naturally lowering high triglycerides without drugs (statins such as Zocor® and Lipitor®). Increased daily intake of DHA will also improve the HDL/LDL ratio which will reduce arterial plaque, which is another important risk factor to be monitored.

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The Benefits of Omega 3 Capsules: Why we need daily supplements of these essential fatty acids.

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:09:00 +0000

The nutritional power and health benefits of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are well known and touted the world over…and with good reason. Study after study show that Omega 3 and Omega 6 oil supplements (also known as ALA, EPA, DHA and GLA) help keep cholesterol at healthy levels, lower triglycerides, help boost the good cholesterol (HDL – heart healthy), maintain blood pressure levels, and may even reduce the risk of premature heart disease and stroke. Clinical studies have further shown that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids can also reduce symptoms of depression, joint pain, arthritis, and dry skin just to name a few. Unfortunately the typical American diet is seriously deficient when it comes to adequate intake of essential fatty acids.

Americans are eating less foods that are rich in these nutrients, particularly fish (like salmon, halibut, herring and mackerel) and certain vegetables and whole grains (flax seeds, walnuts, cabbage). Our busy schedules make it difficult to plan well rounded meals that cover all the bases so we miss out on regular servings of critical nutrients. Daily supplements, such as Omega 3 Capsules, can help bridge the gap. A high quality, high potency supplement can help form the foundation of a well rounded, nutritionally sound diet.

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DHA Fish Oil

The Benefits of Omega 3 Capsules: Why we need daily supplements of these essential fatty acids.