FDA Approves Fish Oil For Heart Disease
The following benefits have been attributed to Omega-3 fatty acids:
· Heart disease prevention and management.
· Lowers Total Cholesterol levels.
· Lowers triglycerides.
· Reduction in the activity index of inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases.
· Facilitates fetal neurological growth and development.
· Lowers risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death.
· Reduces inflammation.
· Regulates depression.
· Prevents platelet aggregation
· Improves skin texture.
· Reduces kidney disorders.
· Reduces atherosclerosis.
· Facilitates neural activity
· Increases visual acuity
· Lowers blood pressure (slightly).
Scientists for the American Heart Association found that consuming 1,000 to 2,000 mg of omega-3’s daily can reduce blood triglycerides by an impressive 35 percent! This would require eating 11 oz of salmon or 15 oz of tuna every day!
When omega-3’s are combined with phytosterols, the benefits increase! Shown to significantly lower total cholesterol, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and improve overall health.