What are the benefit of Omega-3?
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There are a huge number of studies that are providing at least some evidence for the value of omega-3 fatty acids in treatment of epilepsy, prevention of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, among other conditions. So far the research is just suggestive, but this appears to be a very promising nutrient.
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Flax seed and flaxseed oil has the most concentrated source of the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid.  Omega-3 fatty acids are classed as essential fatty acids.  These fatty acids can decrease risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death; decrease triglyceride levels; decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque; and slightly lower blood pressure. \n\nUse it for the health of your heart!
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I prefer a total EFA oil (Flax, Borage, Evening Primrose). I believe they are far better because your average fish oil(especially those obtained from fish liver) can be tainted with mercury, PCB's, organo-chloride pesticides, and dioxins. Most of them are removed by processing, but the fish oil molecules are ultimately damaged and become toxic, which in turn totally undermines your reasons for taking it in the first place. Total EFA oil has all the same benefits of fish oil, without the toxins.\n\nIt's best to get a total EFA oil blend that is certified organic. I use Udos oil which you can find in natural food stores.
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I wasn't sure, so I found this link -- it has info on both:\n\nhttp://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html
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eat fish, good for brain power.
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Here's a summary of fish oil research regarding use in mood disorders, updated Jan 2006 .\n\n\nThe article is long, but excellent. In conclusion:\n\nConclusions (reviewed as of 3/2006; still seem to hold): the evidence is piling up that omega-3 fatty acids do something, at least in some people;  \nthe dose to use is not at all clear, as some studies suggest you can go too high and lose benefits (Nevets, Sagduyu), whereas many of the individual glowing results come with the higher doses;  \neven at higher doses, the risks seem minimal, and there may actually be additional benefits (on cholesterol, perhaps arthritis);  \nhowever, it's a large number of pills, though a minimal-moderate expense;  \nfish burps can be managed easily  \nit's not clear how long you have to wait to see benefits, but especially with the smaller doses they may take 1-2 months to show up, so if you take them, prepare yourself for a period of taking a lot of pills with no benefits.  \nDo I recommend them to my patients? Yes, rather commonly, especially when we're looking for all possible anti-depression tools to use, rather than have to use a typical antidepressant.  I still have yet to see a clear-cut stunning improvement like those case reports in the table above, but because the risk appears to be so minimal, in many cases it seems like it's worth a try.  \n\nFor more on omega-3's generally, here's a 2001 summary, including an extensive explanation of omega-3 physiology.  For small details including , pill type, flaxseed oil and any other tidbits I accumulate, here are more of my fish (oil) stories.
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Fish. especially salmon, mackeral and the such (rich in Omega oils) Better than this would be to take an Omega 3 supplement 2-3 times a day. Go to a health food store and ask about it, apparently after being on for 3 months you would have decreased chances of sudden heart attack or stroke by 50%.
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There are 3 families of fats: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. They are referd as essential fatty accids\n\nomega 3: linolenic acid\nOmega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). They are an essential component of the human diet because our bodies can not make them. These fats are necessary for proper brain growth and development.\n\nomega 6: linoleic acid \nThere are some healthy and some not healty omega-6 fats .\n\nomega 9: oleic acid\nFound in small amounts among many healthy fats, are neutral and have little effect on turning on or off inflammation.\n\nThe benefits are (which have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration):\n* Triggers metabolism and increases natural fat loss\nTriggers metabolism and increases natural fat loss \n• Provides anti-oxidant and cardiovascular benefits \n• Enhances insulin stability \n• Promotes healthy skin and nails \n• Supports immune health \n• Provides neurological benefits \n• Promotes healthy joints\n\nFor more information, check:\nhttp://www.cihh.net/newsletter6-the-truth-about-essential-fatty-acids.htm
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I've heard that fish oil tablets are good for the heart and for getting rid of imflammation in the body.
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I just come from my naturopathic doctor and we just talked about this.  I went there to get help in losing weight.  She has put me on a whole bunch of supplements, and flaxseed is one of them.  I am using the flaxseed meal (which is just the grounded seeds), and add it to my soy, fruit shake I make very day.\n\nThe great thing about the flaxseed meal is that it has both the oil and the gound seeds, and it is also way cheaper than just the oil.  It is high in fiber and keeps your bowels moving, so you don't store up all the toxins and homones in your digestive system.  You can get it at any health food store for about $2.30 CDN\n\nFlaxseed oil is good for the heart because it is the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid. Lowers cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure. Several studies indicate that flaxseed oil, as well as ground flaxseeds, can lower cholesterol, thereby significantly reducing the risk of heart disease. Flaxseed oil may also have a protective effect against angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure.
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Fish oil is very good for health it is found that it has some antiinflamatory characters and it will reduce the mild depression .But its effects on nervous system are not known fully
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Fish skin is okay to eat. The fat in it is actually beneficial. It is called Omega-3, which is good for your cardio-vascular system.
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This site provides a good explanation\n\nhttp://www.vegsoc.org/info/omega3.html
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Absolutely, it's good to get omega-3 from fish oil/flax seed. I personally prefer flaxseed supplements because you don't get the fishy aftertaste.
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(m)\n\nOatmeal's Magical Benefits include:\n\nIt Lowers cholesterol: Oatmeal contains soluble fiber which binds to bile (bile helps us to absorb fat and cholesterol from our diet). Less bile, less fat and cholesterol absorbed! Then the liver makes bile from our stored cholesterol to compensate for the lowered absorbed amount, lowering our cholesterol levels further. Lower levels of total cholesterol are associated with lower rates of heart disease. Of course if we eat too much fat, let's say on one of those high protein diets, eating our magical food won't make magic. \n\nCancer Fighting Properties: Grains contain a phytochemical called "phytic acid". This phyto binds to certain minerals thought to cause free radical production especially in our colon and it eliminates them instead. \n\nWeight Control: Low in fat, and a "stick to your ribs food", oatmeal, a complex carbohydrate has a low glycemic index.This means it is turned into a simple sugar very slowly. What does this do? It raises our blood sugar slowly by staying in the stomach longer, which decreases our hunger and cravings created by those other simple carbohydrate foods (we all know which foods I'm referring to). End result: more sustained energy, and less junk food cravings. Don't forget that our brain gets fed from this complex carb food too! Oatmeal is also a great carbohydrate for diabetics. \n\nNutrient Density: The nutrients in fortified oatmeal include all the B vitamins including the heart healthy Folate which lowers homocysteine levels (another heart disease risk factor), and it also includes iron, calcium, Vitamin A, protein and more. All this plus fiber, virtually no fat, low sodium and no cholesterol. At about 140 calories per cup, I consider this an all around good deal. Eat oat bran oatmeal and we've got even more fiber.\n\nOatmeal the magical healthy food can also be a versatile food (yes, I said versatile). We can add lots of different toppings such as fruit, dried fruit, applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup and we can even top it with other cereals such as low fat granola. How about we make our own low fat granola using oats! Toast uncooked oats in an oven, add some bran cereal, chopped nuts, dried fruits and voila, we've made our own. We can even make our own muesli cereal, oatmeal pancakes (look for this recipe on my site soon), and then there are muffin and cookie recipes available everywhere. Want to try a favorite oatmeal breakfast of mine? Check out again my recipe tip page on Monday by clicking on my link below.\n\n\nSo, if we want to eat a food that can help us to start our day with long lasting energy; warm us as the weather gets cold; help us to control our weight; help us to lower our heart disease risk, and give us lots of other nutrients, try Oatmeal. It really is a "Magical Food" for man and animal alike.
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I think fish oil is supposed to help your memory.  I took my boards a week ago and drank fish oil before the test; and I think I did well.
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omega three fatty acids are supposed to help reduce the symptoms and keep it from getting worse.  You can get prescription steriods or just plain old advil to reduce the swell and pain.