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fish oil benefits even after heart attack, new study finds
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study after study over the past decade has come up with the same conclusion: omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, potentially deadly arrhythmias, heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. omega-3 fats have also been found to reduce heart failure death by about nine percent in patients with grave prognoses. but what about people with serious heart disease who have already had heart attacks. is there any hope omega-3s can help their cardiovascular (cv) health, too? a new study of tens of thousands of patients shows the answer is a resounding "yes". the research, just published in the august 11, 2009, issue of the journal of the american college of cardiology, is so conclusive, in fact, that the scientists who conducted the study are suggesting that everyone should consume omega-3s daily for heart health. "this isn't just hype; we now have tremendous and compelling evidence from very large studies, some dating back 20 and 30 years, that demonstrate the protective benefits of omega-3 fish oil in multiple aspects of preventive cardiology," dr. carl lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the ochsner medical center in new orleans and lead author of the article, said in a statement to the media. "the strongest evidence of a cardioprotective effect of omega-3s appears in patients with established cardiovascular disease and following a heart attack with up to a 30 percent reduction in cv-related death." the researchers point out that most of the evidence for the cardioprotective benefits involves dha (docosahexaenoic acid) and epa (eicosapentaenoic acid), the long-chain fatty acids in the omega-3 family. studies have shown a reduction in cardiovascular events is inversely related to the tissue levels of epa and dha. apparently, epa and dha work synergistically, moving inside the membranes of cells. this is believed to help stabilize any plaque in arteries, improve the heart's electrical activity, normalize vascular tone, and reduce blood pressure, among other benefits. based on their research and the fact the human body doesn't produce its own essential fatty acids, dr. lavie and his research team are now recommending that healthy individuals should consume 500 mg daily of omega-3 fish oil containing epa and dha. they add that people already known to have heart disease or heart failure should take more -- about 800 to 1,000 mg every day. "there are clear health and heart benefits associated with increasing one's intake of foods that are rich in omega-3s, including oily fish like salmon, sardines, trout, herring, and oysters," dr. lavie stated. "patients should talk with their doctors about whether a fish oil supplement is needed to get the right amount and, in turn, benefit from the associated cardiovascular protection." but what about the recent study that showed omega-3 fatty acids did nothing to help patients after heart attacks? dr. lavie explained that particular research only looked at low-risk patients already receiving extensive and rigorous post-heart attack therapies. "it was a one-year study that enrolled fewer than 4,000 patients and the majority were using aspirin, clopidogrel, statins, beta-blockers and ace-inhibitors-the best of modern medicine," he said in the press statement. "it may be that their risk was so low to start, that a larger study with longer follow-up would be required to better assess the true efficacy of omega-3 in such relatively low-risk patients." for more information on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids: http://www.naturalnews.com/026383_h... http://www.naturalnews.com/025542_h... http://www.naturalnews.com/025518_o... http://www.naturalnews.com/025138_d...
Source :NaturalNews.com
Date :
16
September
2009
Category :
Food And Health
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many diets promoted by companies and individuals rely on calorie restriction or the complete elimination of certain food groups in the quest to lose weight. additionally, the unhealthy reliance on appetite suppressants and artificial sweeteners is promoted. diets do not generally work in the long term and can even be dangerous. proteins, fats and carbohydrates should be correctly chosen for optimum health and ideal weight.
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you're probably already aware of the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health, but did you know that omega-3s are also extremely beneficial for moods and cognitive function? in fact, there's a tremendous amount of good evidence demonstrating that omega-3 fatty acids can help enhance brain function and prevent depression.below, we present a collection of supporting quotes and testimonials from authors and researchers in the natural health field.
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from heart-friendly margarines to sugary cereals that strengthen bones, once-demonized foods are being spiked with nutrients to give them a healthier glow — and consumers are biting, even on some that are little more than dressed-up junk food.a report released thursday finds that even in a weak economy, people will pay a premium for products seen as preventing a health problem or providing a good alternative to sodas and empty-calorie snacks.
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fish oil contains two naturally occurring fatty acids, epa and dha. these fatty acids stimulate the body's anti-inflammatory processes and help relieve joint pain, much the same as nsaids and cox-2 inhibitors, but without the side effects. an excess of proinflammatory messenger molecules causes joint pain, and consumption of fish oil prevents this build up.both epa and dha are necessary for many functions in the body, but are not manufactured in the body in quantities sufficient for their use.
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an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil has been shown to improve insulin function in overweight individuals who are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, according to a report from reuters health. researchers found that daily supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (dha) taken over a period of three months produced a \"clinically significant\" improvement in insulin sensitivity in overweight subjects of the study.
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eating fish a few times a week significantly cuts the risk of death from a heart attack or other heart problems, according to two new studies published this week, adding to a growing body of evidence that oils in fish are good for you. both studies are based on long-term monitoring of the health of medical professionals and the findings are important because half the people who suddenly collapse and die of a heart attack do not have a history of heart problems.
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