FDA Fish Oil

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.