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Did you know
that Inuits, the Eskimo natives of Greenland, have 42 words for snow but
none for heart disease? This is because any form of heart disease is
rare among Eskimo. The main reason lies in their diet of raw and cooked
fat and flesh of seals and cold water fish.
Deep sea fish
oils contain what are known as Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids
are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) hence they are needed by all but not
produced by the body. Omega 3 has to be consumed. The main components of
Omega 3 are Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic acid (DHA).
Deep sea fish like mackerel, Chinook salmon, sardines, tuna, grouper,
shark and swordfish are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.
EPA and DHA,
which are unsaturated, exhibit a strong tendency to disperse. This
property compels them to move away from similar molecules and therefore
assists in dispersing the aggregations of the saturated fatty acids.
Therefore EPA and DHA help prevent saturated fatty acids and cholesterol
deposits from "gluing up" the arteries as well as preventing the blood
platelets from becoming sticky.
A person
needs to consume at least 1.5 lbs of oily fish per week - roughly a lb,
thrice weekly, in order to get the recommended amount of Omega 3 fatty
acids the body needs. For those who
do not consume fish, fish oil supplements which are rich in Omega 3
fatty acids may be found on your local health food stores and pharmacies
to help you meet your Omega 3 needs.
Omega-3 : Essential to Human Body
and Mind
DHA and EPA are among the most
beneficial components of Omega 3 fatty acid. As the human body is unable
to produce Omega 3 fatty acids, it has to be consumed. The best sources
are natural sources such as fatty fish.
DHA : Natural Brain Activator
DHA (120mg) forms a large part of the
human brain. DHA activates the brain as well as accelerates the brain
wave transmission rate thus increasing IQ levels and enhancing the
memory. It also helps relieve brain overstrain and mental stress. DHA
has been seen to be helpful in the prevention of dementia in the
elderly.
EPA : Natural Blood Vessel Cleanser
EPA (180mg) effectively removes fatty
deposits build up which clog the blood vessels. EPA also promotes
circulation, helps reduce cholesterol levels and maintenance of normal
blood pressure. It helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and
hyperextension.
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