HEALTH BENEFITS of DHA and EPA 1. Cardiovascular Protection Prevents coronary heart diseases, heart attack and stroke Decreases blood viscosity and reduces the risk of blood clot formation Prevents atherosclerotic plaque formation (hardening of the arteries) Reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglyceride levels Increases HDL “good” cholesterol level. Lowers high blood pressure Prevents blood clot formation or blockage of grafts in patients undergoing hemodialysis due to chronic kidney disease Prevents blockage or re-closing of coronary artery bypass grafts. 2. Decreases the risk of developing breast, colon and prostate cancer 3. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes 4. Immunity Boosts body’s immune system Decreases incidence of flu, cough and colds Improves symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Anti-inflammatory Effects Improves symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions by reducing pain and inflammation due to increased PGE1 and PGE3 prostaglandins 5. Central Nervous System Protection Improves cognitive, behavior and memory functions Improves mental conditions like in depression state, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 6. Gastrointestinal Protection Improves and treats some gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, short bowel syndrome and ulcers 7. Bone Protection Prevents and delays onset of osteoporosis 8. Eye Care Prevents and delays formation of eye diseases like dry eyes syndrome, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma 9. Skin care Provides shiny and glowing skin Reduces acne formation by inhibiting androgen, preventing sebum formation in hair follicle Protects the skin against sun ultraviolet radiation that can cause wrinkles and lines Relieves and improves skin itchiness, redness and other skin lesions like eczema and psoriasis 10. Hair Care Enhances hair growth and prevents hair loss due to protein-rich content of fish oil 11. Enhances weight loss especially when combined with exercise by reducing fat cell accumulation 12. Reduces episodes of menstrual pains and cramps 13. Pregnancy Aids in fetal and infant eyes and brain development due to DHA component Prevents low birth weight and premature babies Prevents the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women with anti-phospholipid syndrome
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