| Why Eskimos Has Lower Heart Diseases? | | | | from cardiovascular disease. |
| Researchers started to focus on omega 3 fatty acids | | | | Flax Seed and Omega-3 |
| in early 80s when studies found that Eskimos had a | | | | We also recommend eating flax seeds and other |
| lower rate of heart diseases despite consuming a | | | | forms of soybeans, canola, walnut and flaxseed, and |
| higher-fat diet rich in fish. Fish oil contains Omega-3 | | | | their oils. These contain alpha-linolenic acid (LNA), which |
| which reduces heart diseases. However, in today's | | | | can become omega-3 fatty acid in the body. The |
| polluted world, it is recommended that we take flax | | | | extent of this modification is modest and controversial, |
| seed oil instead for a proper balanced ratio of | | | | however. More studies are needed to show a |
| Omega-3 and Omega-6. | | | | cause-and-effect relationship between alpha-linolenic |
| What Is Omega-3? | | | | acid and heart disease. That is why, many doctors |
| What are omega 3's and what are the best omega 3 | | | | recommend that their patients take their daily dose of |
| sources? The omega 3 essesential fatty acids (EFA's) | | | | flax seed oil. |
| are polyunsaturated fats or the so-called "good fats". | | | | Benefits of Flax Seed oil |
| These desirable fats cannot be made by the human | | | | The ways that omega-3 fatty acids reduce CVD risk |
| body, so they must be obtained from foods or | | | | are still being studied. However, research has shown |
| supplemental sources. These fats are required for | | | | that they |
| normal development of the brain, eyes and nerve | | | | 1. Decrease risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to |
| tissue in humans. Clinical studies show that omega 3 | | | | sudden cardiac death |
| benefits come primarily from DHA. | | | | 2. Decrease triglyceride levels |
| Sources of Omega-3 | | | | 3. Decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque |
| The best omega 3 sources are animal foods, not plant | | | | 4. Lower blood pressure (slightly) |
| sources. For example, flaxseed is a source, but the | | | | The scientific evidence about whether omega-3 fatty |
| body must convert the flax oil omega 3 into DHA and | | | | acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease |
| EPA. This can be difficult for unhealthy or elderly | | | | (CHD) is suggestive, but not conclusive. Studies in the |
| persons. Three of the top omega 3 sources are | | | | general population have looked at diets containing fish |
| cold-water fish oil, Flax Seeds and natural eggs. | | | | and it is not known whether diets or omega-3 fatty |
| Omega-3 Reduces Cardiovascular Diseases | | | | acids in fish may have a possible effect on a reduced |
| The omega-3 fatty acids that are of particular interest | | | | risk of CHD. Flaxseed Lowers Cholesterol too! |
| for cardiovascular care include EPA (eicosapentaenoic | | | | Omega-3 Improves Respiratory In Children |
| acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are | | | | An analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) |
| found predominantly in fish and fish oils.1,2,3 The basis | | | | and nine other studies addressed the effects of |
| of this heightened interest in dietary intakes of EPA | | | | omega-3 fatty acids on respiratory outcomes. The |
| and DHA comes partly from epidemiological and | | | | AHRQ could not conclude whether omega-3 fatty |
| population studies4 indicating that increased | | | | acids are an efficacious adjuvant or monotherapy in |
| consumption of fish as a source of omega-3 fatty | | | | improving respiratory outcomes in adults or children. |
| acids is often associated with decreased mortality | | | | |