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Omega-3
Omega-3
fats known as triglycerides down at safe levels, lower blood pressure if it is high, and help the arteries to stay elastic and free of inflammation. In general, the omega-3’s are needed for good blood circulation.
Second, as natural anti-inflammatory agents, the omega-3’s also help to prevent, or ease the symptoms of, ailments such as asthma, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and migraine headaches.
Third, the retinas of the eyes especially need the omega-3 oils for proper vision. In addition, the omega-3’s are needed to prevent damage to and increase circulation in the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, just as they benefit the blood vessels to the heart.
Fourth, when you add the omega-3 oils to your diet, you get "brain food." Omega-3’s happen to be a big part of your gray matter. Researchers report that in certain countries where lots of fish is eaten, people have very low rates of depression, as compared to the United States, for example, where little fish is consumed and depression is a big problem. Fifth, the omega-3’s reduce the risk of cancer.
Although both the omega-3 oils from flax, and fish oils are essential for health, they have different and often opposite effects. The "parent" molecule in the omega-3 family of fatty acids is alpha-linolenic acid (LNA). LNA comes mainly from plant foods, with good sources being flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola oil (from rapeseeds), walnuts, and green leafy vegetables such as purslane. Plant foods rarely contain EPA or DHA, which are found in fish oils.
Fish and shellfish,
We recommend you rotate oils to gain a full therapeutic value.
on the other hand, usually contain just a little LNA, but lots of EPA and DHA, with fish having more than shellfish because their tissues have more fat, most of it EPA and DHA. Therefore, the oils extracted from fish can be concentrated sources of EPA and DHA. reduces the risk of heart disease. Omega-3’s are natural blood thinners. They keep the blood Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Softgels Servings per Container 50
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories
Calories from Fat
Total Fat
Saturated
Polyunsaturated
Monounsaturated
Cholesterol
Omega-3 fatty acids
Elcosapentanoic Acid (EPA)
Docosahaxaeonic Acid (DHA) |
20
20
2 g
0.5 g
1 g
0.5 g
12 mg
600 mg
360 mg
240 mg |
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-
3% (**)
3% (**)
(*)
(*)
4%
(*)
(*)
(*) |
(*) Daily Value not established oils belong to a very special group of fats called the essential fatty acids, the keyword being "essential." In medical terms, this means that these particular fats are necessary for life and health. There is no way you can stay healthy without them. Scientists discovered that of all the fats in plant and animal foods, only two had to be obtained from the diet. The two we humans require are in the Omega-3 and Omega-6 families of the essential fatty acids. Omitting these fatty acids from the diet can bring on serious health consequences just as if your diet did not supply you with enough vitamins or essential minerals. |
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