A few years ago, the U.S. FDA approved a qualified health claim for animal foods that contain long-chain omega-3s:
"Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."[1]
In 2000, FDA announced a similar qualified health claim for dietary supplements (i.e., fish or algae oil) containing EPA and DHA.
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) continues to shed light on the benefits of making fish an important part of any diet. New research from CUMC has shown that omega-3 fatty acids decrease the amount of blockage in the arteries of laboratory mice.
"Now, a CUMC research team led by Richard J. Deckelbaum, M.D., Director of the Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition, has found that a diet rich in fish oils can prevent the accumulation of fat in the aorta, the main artery leaving the heart. The beneficial actions of fish oil that block cholesterol buildup in arteries are even found at high fat intakes.The study was conducted in three separate populations of mice: one that was fed a balanced diet, one that was fed a diet resembling a 'Western' diet high in saturated fat, and a third that was fed a high fish fat diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids."[2]
They found that this effect was related to the ability of omega-3s to markedly decrease levels of a molecule called lipoprotein lipase, which – in mice and humans alike – traps LDL in artery walls.
This discovery could help explain the documented heart-health benefits of higher-than-average fish and omega-3 intake.[3]
Dr. Deckelbaum advises those interested in increasing omega-3 intakes to either eat more fatty cold water fish or take fish oil supplements (CUMC 2009). One such supplement that I promote is TriVita's Omega Prime.
CUMC's research will likely prove to be important as a new mechanism which helps explain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on heart health.
When doctors talk about the two types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL, they are really talking about different lipoprotein "packages" in which cholesterol is carried.
My understanding on LDL and HDL is the same as in an article by VitalChoice: "The body uses high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) to remove cholesterol from the blood, and it uses various kinds of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) to carry cholesterol through the blood."[3]
Although I'm not a doctor, or health professional, I did have high cholesterol levels, so I asked my doctor to explain it to me. To learn more about LDL and HDL, and their effects on your health, read this article by VitalChoice (http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001342171.cfm?x=bf6PgS6,b6hFv6bq).
TriVita's Omega Prime is a supplement that can get you your daily requirements of omega-3 fatty acids. If you don't like fish, Omega Prime can be a great addition to your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are recommended by doctors and health professionals, so make sure you're getting your recommended daily requirement.
Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. One daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.
You can additional information at one of the web sites listed below:
http://trivitaproduct.info/omegaprime.html
http://trivitaproduct.info
http://trivitaomegaprime.blogspot.com
Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729
Resources:
[1] http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/new01115.html
[2] http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/005937.html
[3]http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001342171.cfm?x=bf6PgS6,b6hFv6bq
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