How does fish oil prevent heart attacks ?

Question

Is it used as a blood thinner or some other method of heart health ?

Answer 1

Food molecules nourish our cells so that they get to work and help the body cure itself. Fish oil is an Omega 3 Fatty acid. Flax Seeds also contain Omega Fatty acids. So, plant sources are available.

Your cell walls are made out of "Fatty Acids" otherwise known as lipids. When you eat man made oils, such as Wesson Oil, hydrogenated oils, like margarine or Kraft foods, it actually interferes with your cell wall structure by stiffening your cell walls.

Now, what is the affect of stiffening your cell walls? Well, it keeps antioxidants from weaving through your cells to prevent premature rusting or aging of your cells. Thus, it increases early cell death and contributes to heart disease.

When you eat fatty acids, which are in nuts, seeds, avocados, fish oils etc... IT take the bad fat by the hand and leads it out of the body and also contributes to proper cell structure. Thus, you support your body on a cellular level with that one vital nutritional component.

Nordic Naturals has the highest quality fish oil. It is expensive because they don't tolerate any metals in their product. I know there are fish oils that have the Mercury contamination take out, but they did not remove the aluminum and other metals. Nordic naturals removes ALL metals. A less expensive alternative is Omega 3 Flax oil from flax seeds.

Anyway, steer clear of the one nutritional component takes care of everything mentality. There are five systems that need to be addressed.

These five systems are:

1. The immune system
2. The defense system
3. The endocrine system
4. The autonomic nervous system
5. The elimination system

Now let's take a look at what cells need in order for all five systems of the body to achieve balance:

* Fatty Acids (Primarily Omega 3's)
* Vitamin/Minerals (Not synthetic)
* Enzymes (Categories are digestive and systemic)
* Flora ( Bacteria to aid in digestion that our antibiotics destroy on a regular basis)
* Carbohydrates (The 8 identified carbohydrates for cell commands and recognition)
* Phytochemicals (Pigments identified in raw plant foods that are recognized by the National Cancer Institute).

All come from raw fruits and vegetables and natural yogurt cultures etc and since it takes 53 peaches to get the same vitamin A from 2 peaches in 1950... we are deficient and need to supplement.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is nothing wrong with LEAN red meat 2 or 3 times per week. What is the nature of your risk of heart attack? Is it arterial sclerosis, high blood pressure, coronary disease, high blood fats and cholesterol or heart arrhythmia, you don't say? So, I can only answer in very general terms. First of all you need a thorough check-up with your Doctor. Full blood picture, liver function, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, weight etc. Diet and exercise is only part of the equation, too much or the wrong exercise could pre-empt a heart attack. You need expert advice from your Doctor. In general you should get your weight down if it is high, get your insulin levels down by eating less carbohydrate and sugar. Plenty of green leafy veggies and protein. Don't smoke and a couple of glasses of wine, red or white, dry white is better for weight control. Take some anti-oxidants, Vits A,C and E. Moderate exercise, avoid really high heart rate. Over time you will notice that your rest rate will come down. If you have high blood pressure see your Doctor and likewise for cholesterol. 6 glasses of water per day is good too. Hope this helps, good look. Jules, Australia.

Answer 4

It's something to do with the omega 3 that fish have. It some sort of healthy nutrient, vitamin type thing. Fish also carry a fair bit of iron. Both are often put in the multi-vitamin tablets you can buy to supplement your diet or if you have a poor diet.

Answer 5

I think that it acts as a blood thinner- I take 6 grams per day by prescription and I bruise very easily. I would not suggest taking more than 3 grams per day unless you are told to by a doctor or NP.

Answer 6

The heart's best friend
An enormous amount of medical literature testifies to the fact that fish oils prevent and may help to ameliorate or reverse atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Fish oils help maintain the elasticity of artery walls, prevent blood clotting, reduce blood pressure and stabilize heart rhythm. [1-4, 30-33]

Danish researchers have concluded that fish oil supplementation may help prevent arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in healthy men. An Italian study of 11,000 heart attack survivors found that patients supplementing with fish oils markedly reduced their risk of another heart attack, a stroke or death. A group of German researchers found that fish oil supplementation for 2 years caused regression of atherosclerotic deposits and American medical researchers report that men who consume fish once or more every week have a 50% lower risk of dying from a sudden cardiac event than do men who eat fish less than once a month. [34-40]

Greek researchers report that fish oil supplementation (10 grams/day) reduces the number of attacks by 41% in men suffering from angina. Norwegian medical doctors have found that fish oil supplementation reduces the severity of a heart attack and Indian researchers report that supplementation started immediately after a heart attack reduces future complications. Bypass surgery and angioplasty patients reportedly also benefit from fish oils and clinical trials have shown that fish oils are safe for heart disease patients. The evidence is indeed overwhelming. An adequate daily intake (about 1 gram) of EPA and DHA is essential to maintain a healthy heart. Fish oils are especially important for diabetics who have an increased risk of heart disease. [41- 49]

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that supplementing with as little as 2 grams/day of fish oil (410 mg of EPA plus 285 mg of DHA) can lower diastolic pressure by 4.4 mm Hg and systolic pressure by 6.5 mm Hg in people with elevated blood pressure. Enough to avoid taking drugs in cases of borderline hypertension. Several other clinical trials have confirmed that fish oils are indeed effective in lowering high blood pressure and that they may work even better if combined with a program of salt restriction. [50-55]

Answer 7

Fish oil raises the level of good cholesterol in your blood.