Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce The Risk of Diabetes?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dan Ho

For anyone with diabetes, or has a close family member with this condition, the word insulin is probably a big part of their lives.

One of the biggest diabetes risk markers is insulin resistance, which precedes type two diabetes (and sometimes by years).

A six month placebo controlled trial now sheds hope on omega-3 fatty acids and diabetes. Moreover, if you or a loved one has a family history of diabetes but has not developed the condition, this news is also welcome.

Insulin resistance is simply when the hormone insulin cannot properly do its job in the body by “telling” the body’s cells to remove excess glucose. This makes the pancreas produce more insulin in an attempt to control blood glucose levels. At some point, type two diabetes can occur when the body’s cells become highly “insulin resistant” and glucose levels spiral out of control.

There are, of course, other diabetes risk markers as well such as bad cholesterol and elevated triglyceride numbers.

The new study included 167 patients (82 men, 85 women) in which the volunteers were randomly assigned to take capsules three times a day, during meals, and for a duration of six months.

Some of them, of course, were given fish oil capsules, while others given a placebo.

“After six months, the omega-3 group had healthier HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride profiles compared to placebo, with no effect on total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol levels.”

Sources:

http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article002137659.cfm?x=bjD5c90,b6bjrr78

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejlt.201000504/abstract

My-Omega-3′s Comments: My father has type two diabetes and I put him on fish oils several years ago, thankfully. Although one individual case is by no means scientifically valid, studies like this help confirm the strengthening belief I have that omega-3′s are beneficial for a wide variety of health ailments.

What’s especially hopeful here is the promise consuming more omega-3 fatty fish or fish oil supplements may have for those people who do not yet have type two diabetes but have a family history of it. Such as myself!

If you are worried about developing or already have diabetes risk markers and want to include more omega-3 fatty acids as part of a healthier diet, we recommend Vital Choice Salmon and a high quality Omega-3 Fish Oil supplement.

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ADHD: Omega 3 Can Provide a Natural Remedy For Adolescents

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Amie Colquhoun

ADHD Omega 3 RemediesIn a study recently published at the University of Guelph, Canada, researchers focused on a previously-unstudied age group, adolescents, to see if a difference in the amount of EFAs (essential fatty acids) could be responsible for behavioral abnormalities in children.

The study focused on ADHD omega 3 measurements, taken after a diagonosis of ADHD was confirmed by a medical practitioner. In spite of consuming equal amounts of omega 3 and omega 6s to the group that did not have ADHD, measuring the level of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in the ADHD subjects showed they had lower omega 3 status and higher omega 6 status, all other things being equal.

The study concluded that further studies needed to be done on the effect of omega 3 on ADHD.

Source: http://www.nutritionj.com/content/7/1/8

My-Omega-3′s Opinion:

This study confirms what literally dozens of other studies before it have found, albeit for a different age group. It seems that people who suffer from ADHD are not able to metabolise essential fatty acids in the same way as people who do not have this condition. As an aside, this correlates to findings for much younger age groups.

ADHD is most common in male children (two to nine times more common). This adds weight to the study above, because we know that it takes a much larger amount of omega 3s for male development.

ADHD fish oil treatments have been studied in countries around the globe, and the results are the same – and compelling! When children with this disorder are given large doses of fish oil – up to 16 grams a day – they show rapid, marked improvement in socialization, learning (especially math and spelling), and attention span.

What’s more, this natural remedy for ADHD doesn’t have any of the side effects of regular pharmaceutical drugs such as Ritalin®. In an Australian study following over 100 children, parents were convinced that the results were equal to or superior to Ritalin® without headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite or other side effects of that drug.

In spite of all the positive results of these studies, doctors still seem hesitant to try ADHD omega 3 remedies. Whether this is because of pre-existing relationships with drug companies or reluctance to try natural remedies, we don’t know. But the science is clear on the efficacy of this method of correcting omega 3 red blood cell imbalances, and reducing symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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What Are Healthy Fats? Here’s a Summary to Help Clear The Confusion

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Amie Colquhoun

What are healthy fats? Confused about what to eat?After years of being told to avoid all fat, and then saturated fats, and now trans fats, it’s no wonder most of us are unsure of how  you’re supposed to know what to eat! But lately, doctors and scientists are realizing that avoiding all fats leads to health problems on its own, and they are recommending that you eat certain fats and avoid others. So, what are healthy fats, and where do you get them?

You Are What You Eat
An amazing percentage of our brains are made up of fat – 60% of it! And that 60% is made up of omega 3 and omega 6. (Omega 6s are found in mayonnaise, salad dressing, margarine, and anything that lists hydrogenated fats in the ingredients. Omega 3s are found in cold water fish and marine life such as seaweed, as well as grass-fed beef).

When your brain gets these two essential fatty acids – omega 3 and omega 6 – in the proper ratio, it sends clear signals to the rest of your body, including the eyes, the heart, and the central nervous system. These smooth signals (neurotransmissions) characterize a healthy person.

But when your ratio of omegas is out of balance, the body responds by making weak, synthetic versions of the cells, and these cells are not receptive to the transmissions. As a result, you have signal mis-fires.

These misfires result in a wide variety of degenerative diseases, such as  bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, Alzheimer’s, mood swings, dementia, and cardiovascular disease, just to name a few.

What Are Healthy Fats To Eat Right Now?
If you’re confused about what food is actually healthy for you to eat, I don’t blame you! We’ve been mislead for years. But research is starting to show us the way.

  • Researchers studying the Inuit native people of Greenland noted that that culture, although it eats fish and meat almost to the exclusion of all other foods, suffers almost no heart disease or degenerative diseases
  • Further research documenting people who live near the coast, and on a diet high in oily fish, also exhibit almost none of the degenerative diseases or brain disorders that are characterizing the western world

The conclusion? Fish is where it’s at. Oily fish, such as sardines, hoki, yellowfin tuna, and sockeye salmon contain significant amounts of omega 3, and eating them three or more times a week can help to bring our ratios of omega 3 to omega 6 into balance again.

Getting The Dose Right, And What To Do If You Don’t Like Fish
How can you be sure you’re getting good quality source of fish? Most farmed fish is significantly lower in omega 3 than wild fish. Getting the dose right can be tricky, especially if you’re busy like a lot of people today and ‘life’ gets in the way of healthy eating.

That’s why we recommend you get a consistent dosage by taking a high-quality fish oil supplement. I say high quality because sometimes people think all fish oils are the same, and they buy ‘whatever’s on sale’ at their corner drugstore.

But with fish oil, there are large differences in both the dosage and the quality of the omega 3 being offered. At best, you’re not getting enough of the critical omega 3 fatty acid your brain needs most; at worst, you’re taking an oil that isn’t pure enough and therefore you’re risking further damage to your health by exposing yourself to mercury and pcb poisoning.

Navigating the labyrinth of health suggestions these days is confusing.  Simplify things by trying to balance omega 3s and omega 6s in your diet, and give your body a boost with an omega 3 supplement.

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Fish Oil For Arthritis? Pilot Study Says It Helps

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Amie Colquhoun

Joint pain can seem like an inevitable part of aging, especially morning stiffness. But a pilot study has revealed that taking fish oil for arthritis and joint pain can actually work to relieve the pain without committing patients to a lifetime of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

In the pilot study, a group of 250 patients with osteoarthritis were given a dose of mixed DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively) omega 3 capsules.

The dose was high – 3 grams – and patients took it in conjunction with their regular NSAIDs.

At the end of the 12-week study, 59% of the patients stopped taking their prescription NSAIDs entirely. 60% said that taking fish oil for arthritis improved their joint pain.

Even more importantly, no significant side effects were reported. This is a crucial piece of the study because typical NSAID side effects can be serious – gastric ulcers, heart problems, ringing in your ears, and damage to crucial organs like the liver and kidney.

The pilot study concluded that omega 3 supplementation was a safe alternative to NSAIDs and just as effective.

Source: http://www.surgicalneurology-online.com/article/S0090-3019(05)00774-3/abstract

My-Omega-3′s Opinion:

This study speaks to one of the most significant functions of omega 3 fatty acids: namely, that they reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases, including arthritis, and by taking large doses of omega 3s the chemical reaction in the body that causes inflammation to occur is prevented.

One of the more ironic traits of the Western world is the amount of disposable income people are able to spend on pets, and veterinarians have been leading the push for omega 3s for pet pain for years. But humans can benefit just as much as their four-legged companions by taking fish oil for arthritis and other conditions.

Reducing joint pain and increasing mobility not only helps with pain management but can also help with weight control by increasing the ease with which we can exercise, and by calming inflammatory responses in the body that contribute to obesity.

We think that increasing fish consumption to at least once per day, or alternatively taking a high dose of fish oil supplements, are two very natural and inexpensive ways to improve health and reduce pain.

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The Link Between Vision Loss and Your Diet: Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect You

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Dan Ho
In the United States, age-related macular degeneration occurs in more than six out of every 100 adults over age 40. In a new study, researchers in the Netherlands “surveyed the eating habits of more than 2,000 participants over the age of 55.”


Those studied were not just random people, but those with a “genetic susceptibility to macular degeneration.”


The results showed that there is indeed a link between macular degeneration and diet. In fact, those who consumed higher amounts of the mineral zinc, antioxidants or omega-3 fatty acids reduced their risk of developing age-related macular degeneration by as much as a third compared against those who ate lower amounts of the nutrients.


The study did not conclude why the nutrients reduced vision loss.





My-Omega-3′s Opinion:



Although the study did not draw any conclusions, many other experts have argued that there are in fact very specific reasons why there are links between vision loss and diet — or for that matter, vision protection and the consumption of certain nutrients like those mentioned above.


For one thing, omega-3 fatty acids are a potent anti-inflammatory which may play an important role in protecting the eyes’ health.


Moreover, it’s well known that antioxidants (such as lutein/zeaxanthin) can scavenge free radicals before damage occurs that leads to vision deterioration.
Still, this is a welcome study as, for the most part, omega-3 fatty acids are primarily known for the heart and brain benefits, and a lot less people are aware that they benefit our vital eyes.


As the article above points out, macular degeneration accounts for an astounding 50% of all cases of blindness in the developed countries, so the more people who are aware of the benefits of omega-3 in this regard the better.


One thing that would have been interesting that was not mentioned was what type of omega -3 fatty acid was consumed. The two major types found in fish are DHA and EPA. And plant based sources are comprised of ALA. Because other studies have shown different results based on the type consumed, it’s also possible that age-related macular degeneration and omega-3 results may also differ based on whether DHA, EPA, or ALA consumed.

In short, some sources may be superior and inferior to others for eye health.


If all three were consumed, a breakdown of each type would also have been beneficial.


In any event, one of the editors here, Dan Ho, takes all three omega-3′s on a daily basis. DHA and EPA is consumed from a high quality fish oil supplement, and an organic, cold-pressed flaxseed oil is used as his source of daily ALA.

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Move Over Folic Acid: Taking Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Be Even More Important

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Amie Colquhoun

 

 
Taking Fish Oil During Pregnancy

The list is seemingly endless: today it’s okay to eat blue cheese when you’re expecting; tomorrow it won’t be.  Some doctors say you can have a coffee, others say to avoid it entirely.  Apple cider is in one day and out the next.  But what about fish oil during pregnancy?

The Controversy

Like a children’s game of telephone, the message started off clearly at the outset, but soon became garbled and lost its original meaning.

Doctors have long recommended that women avoid large fish such as swordfish and shark when they are pregnant because these fish absorb toxins, including mercury, in their fat as they eat other fish, and that leads to the possibility of mercury poisoning for mother and baby.

But the message, we’ve noticed, is much shorter than that: most women avoid fish and shellfish entirely when they are pregnant.

Official USDA guidelines advise women they can have up to 12 ounces of approved seafood a week – shrimp, canned white tuna, wild salmon, and sardines.

While this seems fine from a perspective of avoiding mercury poisoning, we strongly feel that it is critical to get enough omega 3 when you are expecting to both keep your stores high and also to provide enough for your baby’s development.

The easiest way to do this, without worrying about mercury poisoning, is to take a high quality fish oil during pregnancy to ensure you are getting enough DHA and EPA every day.

The best way to choose a supplement is to ensure it is from a pure source and is regularly tested to ensure purity. Try to find a supplement made from small fish, to avoid the risk of contaminated pills.

Pregnancy and fish oil go hand-in-hand. It’s a safe, natural way to ensure your baby gets all the nutrients your body can provide.

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Omega-3 And Diabetes: Higher Intake of These Essential Fats Associated With Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dan Ho

Two interesting new reports highlight that people who get more omega-3 essential fatty acids may be at a lower risk of developing diabetes, type 2.

The studies appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

One involves 3,000 older US adults, while the other involves 43,000 Singapore adults. The US adults were studied for their blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — two omega-3s found primarily in fatty fish, but also in other foods such as cage-free eggs.

As a side note, many natural health experts we’ve followed over the years have pointed to a possible beneficial relationship between diabetes and fish oil consumption.

The second study, concerning the 43,000 Singapore adults, studied their intake of ALA (an omega-3 fat derived from plant sources). It showed that “those who got the most alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in their diets had a decreased diabetes risk.”

Researchers point out that neither study “proves that omega-3s directly lower diabetes risk.”

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/03/us-omega-3-diabetes-idUSTRE7526MS20110603

My-Omega-3′s Comments:

We find these two studies interesting on a couple of counts.

First, it’s been long argued that ALA is an inferior form of omega-3 fatty acid because the brain needs DHA. This is factually true. However, some brilliant researchers we’ve followed argue that people who naturally thrive more on vegetables and plant matter seem to respond well to ALA, because it is a plant-based source of omega-3.

In other words, we’re all biochemically a bit different. Some of us need more protein; some of us need more plant-based carbohydrates, while most of us are mixed types: we need high quality sources of both protein and plant and vegetable matter.

This is why one of the editors here, Dan Ho, takes both a DHA and EPA rich fish oil supplement daily, but also a tablespoon or two of flaxseed oil, rich in ALA.

We found the US study even more compelling than the Singapore one, even though the latter involved a much larger group of people, and, therefore, one might naturally conclude with a larger sample size, it would be more revealing about any omega 3 and diabetes connection.

The reason we like the US study, though, is because most studies just log people’s eating habits. This is prone to error as large groups of people can report erroneous things or misrepresent their eating habits. In addition, it could be other dietary or lifestyle choices that are causing the lower diabetes risk, whether in part or in full.

However, the US study didn’t just ask the 3,000 adults about their eating habits and trust them for accurate reporting. It involved actually measuring their blood levels of DHA and EPA.

Although still not conclusive since other lifestyle and dietary choices among these 3,000 adults cannot be ruled out as playing a cause, the results showed that the 3,000 US adults with the highest blood levels of DHA and EPA had “about one-third less likely to develop diabetes over the next decade than their counterparts with the lowest levels.”

So, is the diabetes and fish oil connection strong enough to warrant eating more fish and taking fish oil supplements? We can’t say.

However, one thing important to remember is that not all fish are equally high in DHA and EPA (in fact, some of the most popular types of fish people eat have little to none of these omega-3 fats at all!). Moreover, neither are all fish oil supplements equal. Some are pure, some are impure. Some have more and some have less DHA and EPA.

One must be careful in selecting beneficial types of fish, such as wild salmon or high quality fish oil supplements.

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Are All Omega-3 Rich Foods Good For You? Not In Our Opinion!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dan Ho

We have mixed feelings about today’s post. A recent news article states that omega-3 rich foods and drinks are set to grow significantly in the next few years.

According to the article referenced below, “Packaged Facts, which includes products enriched with plant-based omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) in its analysis as well as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, predicts 40 percent growth in the US omega-3 ingredient market between 2010 and 2015.”

Apparently, some market watchers in this industry weren’t expecting such continued growth in omega-3 foods, but due to factors like increased “consumer awareness,” people keep snapping up these products at an increasingly rapid clip.

What foods high in omega-3 are covered, you might ask? According to the source, nutraingredients-usa.com:

*Packaged Facts figures cover retail food and beverage products that are marketed as ‘high’ in omega-3 or DHA. It includes breads, nut milks, and hemp milk that are naturally high in omega-3 and are flagged as high omega-3 but excludes fish products, dietary supplements and infant formula.

Source: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/Omega-3-in-food-drink-set-to-boom-says-Packaged-Facts

My-Omega-3′s comments:

Taken by itself, this news release is very good news as more and more people are exposed to the vital and myriad benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

On the downside, however, we see a potential problem that has been nagging at us about the omega-3 “craze.”

Have you been to the supermarket and seen the substantial varieties of “healthy” versions of junk food? For example, healthier ice creams and cookies are sold with different kinds of sweetener that have less calories. There is nothing healthy about these types of food, and the disturbing trend is that many people are opting to buy unhealthy food because it may be a “healthier” version of the original.

For example, Coca-Cola now has a product we believe is called “Coke Plus,” which is fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Is it really healthier than the original Coca-Cola? We don’t know. But let’s assume it is for the sake of argument. The disturbing thing is it creates a mind-set among consumers to go with such a product as a “healthy” choice among unhealthy products and people may mistakenly think they can now consume more of these products since they are possibly less damaging to one’s health — or perhaps even good for them!

This is somewhat similar to what we see going on with omega-3 rich foods. There are foods naturally high in these essential fatty acids — and those are the ones you should be consuming — but nowadays there is also plethora of foods that have been fortified with omega-3′s that normally do not contain them.

We’d just hate to see people increasingly believe they are doing something good for their health just because something has been “omega-3″ fortified. One must look at the whole food.

For example, if one day there’s an omega-3 fortified ice cream, we’d humbly suggest you stay away from it and don’t use it as a rationalization or justification to eat more junk food. When it comes to these vital fats, obtain them from the actual foods that have a naturally high content. These foods most likely have other inherent qualities that contribute to one’s overall health not to mention qualities that make the inherent omega-3 beneficial to one’s body to begin with.

Many studies have shown that nutrients often don’t work well, if at all, in isolation. There is a synergistic effect. And Nature, we’d argue, has been “intelligent” in her “design” of foods.

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Think You’re Eating The Healthy, Omega-3 Rich Fish You Ordered? Maybe Not!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Dan Ho
omega 3 healthy fish

Are all fish created equal?

Next time you’re at the supermarket or restaurant and you think to yourself “I’m going to eat healthier today and pass up on the steak and order an omega-3 rich fish,” you may not be getting the fish you ordered.

 

That’s what a new report from Oceana, in Washington, D.C reveals.

According to one article covering this news:

“Citing DNA tests of 1,000 fish filet samples from dozens of U.S. cities over the past four years, the report said that only 50 percent of the fish tested were the species listed on the label.”

Perhaps just as bad: “Packaging and processing may also underestimate the amount of breading and ice in frozen fish products.”

Sources: http://na.oceana.org/en/news-media/publications/reports/bait-and-switch-how-seafood-fraud-hurts-our-oceans-our-wallets-and-our-health

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/30/2242128/fish-often-mislabeled-as-wild.html

My-Omega-3′s Comments:

Westerners don’t eat enough healthy fish, and now here we find out that on those rare occasions where we try to do the right thing, we’re getting ripped off!

The FDA offers a commonsense warning here: if a fish seems too cheap for its type, you might not be getting what you paid for.

That makes sense, of course: do you really think they are going to substitute a more expensive, healthier fish for a cheaper species and undercharge you for it?

Unfortunately, tilapia is one of the fish often used as a substitute, and this species contains almost no beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Worse, people who think they may not be getting as many carbs as they hope by relying on the product labels may be getting a lot more. Our suggestion is stop relying on taste: don’t buy that breaded fish just because it’s easier to eat. If you think you’re only getting 5 grams of carbs from the breading, you might be getting double for all you know. It’s much better to skip the breaded fish at supermarkets entirely.

Although we try to eat as much fish as we can reasonably fit into our diets, we rely more on a high quality omega-3 rich fish oil supplement daily from a product manufacturer we can trust to to ensure we get what we want.

Even with fish oil supplement brands, there’s most likely problems with omega-3 amounts overstated and other issues. This is why it’s important, at least in our view, you really do your due diligence on the company you fork over your hard earned money to. Don’t just look at the product label.

Read about their product, how it’s made, ask questions if you have to. Fish freshness, for example, is a huge issue when it come to both eating fish and using fish oil supplements, but is hardly addressed.

This story also reminds us of another issue: eggs, another omega-3 rich food. Most restaurants serve non-healthy eggs from a carton — they are not real eggs, in other words, and have a whole bunch of other nasty stuff in the carton, such as preservatives, that you don’t want in your body.

So when you think you’re ordering that healthy omelette, it’s not as healthy as you think! The only way to get around this is to order “cracked” eggs….meaning specifically asking for “real” eggs, not eggs out of the carton. Even here, it’s hard to know if you are getting the real thing, so when we dine out for breakfast, we usually ask for our eggs sunny side, as that can’t be faked from a carton.

Unfortunately, it’s harder to tell with healthy fish — or fish you think is healthy. Nowadays, for example, inks and dyes are used to give the fish a “healthy” pink appearance. So you might think you’re ordering salmon at a restaurant, a usually omega-3 rich fish, and in reality perhaps you’re getting some species that contains no omega-3, just injected with pink dye so it ends up looking like salmon, and by the time it’s cooked, you can’t tell the difference.

Not only are you getting ripped off financially, but more importantly, you aren’t getting the health benefits you thought you were.

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Recovery After Heart Stent Procedure May Be Improved With Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dan Ho

Heart stent recovery is a concern for the numerous people who undergo this procedure every year around the world.

A new study suggests that heart attack risk can be reduced afterward by the use of blood thinning meds in conjunction with increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

“Our results demonstrated improved clot properties and decreased thrombin [a clot promoter] formation after treatment with the fish oil capsules,” wrote Dr. Grzegorz Gajos of John Paul II Hospital in Krakow, Poland, in the report.

“Twenty-four patients were randomly assigned to receive a placebo pill daily and 30 patients received 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s (EPA and DHA) in pill form daily. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial — meaning that neither the patients nor the researchers knew who was getting the omega-3s and who was getting the placebo…”

The researchers found that those who took the omega-3 fatty acids had improved clot properties and decreased clot formation after the treatment compared to the placebo group. The clots that formed in those on the fish oil pills, for example, were easier to disrupt.”

Source: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2011/05/26/omega-3-fatty-acids-may-help-heart-patients-with-stents

My-Omega-3′s comments:

This is a promising study. However, no conclusions are drawn in the study on how the omega-3 fats may be beneficial to the prevention of blot clots, although the antioxidant activity of the fish oils are cited as a possible cause by Dr. Grzegorz Gajo.

In our opinion, we believe it’s the anti-coagulant effects of the blood thinners and the omega-3 fish oils. Omega-3 oils have long been known to possess strong blood thinning effects and benefits. It would make perfect sense, then, that they would be able to help prevent blood clots from forming, thereby preventing future heart attacks.

Again, this is simply our opinion, not the conclusions drawn from the study itself.

Although more research needs to be done, those people who are keen on the best heart stent recovery may want to talk to their health professional about using a possible blood thinner, and adding a high quality omega-3 rich fish oil supplement to their daily regimen.

Dr. Gajo concludes: “”Fish oils have had more of a positive track record than negative track record,” he said. High-potency fish oil affects blood fats favorably, he said, especially the triglycerides.”

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