How does omega 3 helps our heart ?

Answer 1

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

There is evidence from multiple large-scale population (epidemiologic) studies and randomized controlled trials that intake of recommended amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements lowers triglycerides, reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known cardiovascular disease, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques ("hardening of the arteries"), and lowers blood pressure slightly. However, high doses may have harmful effects, such as an increased risk of bleeding. Although similar benefits are proposed for alpha-linolenic acid, scientific evidence is less compelling, and beneficial effects may be less pronounced.

Some species of fish carry a higher risk of environmental contamination, such as with methylmercury.

Synonyms

#945;-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3n-3), alpha-linolenic acid, cod liver oil, coldwater fish, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6n-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5n-3), fish oil fatty acids, fish body oil, fish liver oil, fish extract, halibut oil, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, mackerel oil, marine oil, menhaden oil, n-3 fatty acids, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega fatty acids, omega-3 oils, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), salmon oil, shark liver oil, w-3 fatty acids.

Should not be confused with omega-6 fatty acids.
HOWEVER THIS IS HYPOTHETICAL , CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING IT.

Answer 2

Not only you heart, but also the retina, the brain cells, and the neurons.among other cells..IT INDUCES or STIMULATES IN THE NORMAL LIVER, THE SYNTHESIS OF "GOOD" CHOLESTEROL, ALSO CALLED HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS that act as a "detergent", cleaning the clots of low weight cholesterol that sticks to the inner walls of our arteries...coronaries included
Omega 3, 6 and 9 acids, act by acting as "antioxidants) of redicals that could otherwise damage some celular structures such as mitochondriae and vacuoles,,,They enhance the actions of other "sterols" vitamins, making the effect more evidente (vitamin A, Vitamin D and others)
They work twice as much if you add 5-10 micrograms of selenium to the diet.once a day.....(antioxidant and gluthatione synthesis inducer in the liver cells)
Fish fresh oil (cod oil) is the best source....however, fresh milk with added omega acids is as effective as.....(one pint a day)
Remember: omega oil in capsules, only have one third of strenght compared with those from fresh raw cod, fish....however raw fish on the other hand, carries some risks (anasakiasis, intoxication with mercury etc)

Answer 3

I don't have the expertise to comment on heart benefits, but I can tell you that since taking 2 omega3 capsules each day along with 1 flax seed oil capsule (omega6), my LDL cholesterol has dramatically decreased, my HDL has increased, and my triglycerides, while still higher than I'd like, have also dropped. (The omega3 I use is Res-Q 1250.)

My doctor was impressed and told me to continue what I was doing.

Answer 4

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