• High-quality fish oil supplementation helps prevent heart disease. • Certain forms of DHA and EPA, specifically triglyceride form, taken in high doses (2 grams daily and upward) are more effective than other forms, such as the ethyl ester forms, and smaller doses. • Fish oil has enormous value for preventing serious health problems other than heart disease. • Conflicting reports that fish oil is not effective at preventing heart disease are likely due to the increasing effectiveness of medications such as statins and fibrates. In comparison to drug interventions, fish oils don’t make as much of an impact. • Fish oil supplementation may be the way to go to protect the heart if you live an overall healthy lifestyle that is focused on therapeutic supplementation and preventing inflammation. Heart medications may be the way to go if you prefer the “fix” but don’t plan on living an “anti-inflammatory lifestyle.” • Plant-derived sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed oil or chia seeds, have less benefit than those from cold-water fish because of the differences in how the body processes them.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:48:23 +0000
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