Fish Oil and Cholesterol
Over the past 5 years the subject of fish oil and cholesterol has gained popularity,
partly due to researchers like Dr. Barry Sears, Phd. These supplements are high in omega 3 fatty acids which helps improve the omega 3 to omega 6 ratio. Due to years of dietary indescrepancy, most Americans have consumed a diet of fast foods, trans fats which created a buildup of omega 6 fatty acids. This is what led to increased inflammation in our bodies. When we wonder why there is such an increase of arthritis, heart disease, and cancer, we must look to our diets for the answers. According to researchers, by increasing the omega 3’s, such as fish oils, and walnuts, and of course by abstaining from all the ‘junk foods’ we can help to reduce inflammatory symptoms in our bodies, and feel much better.
Omega 3's have been shown to reduce symptoms of
- Arthritis
- Prostitis
- Cystitis
- Lowers cholesterol and LDL’s
- Lowers triglycerides
- Increases HDL’s (the good cholesterol)
- Improves cardiovascular health
Look at the Eskimo Diet!
Fish Oil and Cholesterol: It’s no wonder that Eskimos, whose diets come mainly from seal meat, have a very low incidence of heart disease. Seal meat contains mainly omega 3 fatty acids with some of the omega 6’s.
What makes fish-oil so healthy?
The connection of Fish oil and cholesterol is extremely beneficial. They are high in EPA and DHA. docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plus eicosapentaenoic acid. DHA is used in the brain for increased learning ability, and mental clarity. DHA is also an essential nutrient which is used in the retina to increase visual acuity. Both DHA and EPA have been shown to have beneficial effects in preventing cardiovascular disease. Even though you can get these nutrients from sea algae, they are only present in small amounts. DHA and EPA are also absent from plant food sources, so that leaves us with no other choice but to take fish oils as a daily supplement in order to maintain proper health and functioning of our mind and body.
What is the best fish oil to take?
- Make sure that the ingredients tells you where your fish is coming from. “Marine Lipids” is not enough. The best fish would be salmon, tuna, anchovies, sardines, or cod.
- Your omega 3 should be guaranteed to be 100% pure of any toxins, heavy metals, or pesticides.
- Do not purchase a supplement that was molecularly distilled. Sure it removes more of the toxins, but this processes the fish so that it is no longer in its natural state and can become rancid quicker.
How Much Fish Oil Should We Take?
In the final analysis the connection of fish oil and cholesterol can have amazing impact. According to the National Institute of Health, (NIH) one should take approximately 650 mg. of the omega 3 per day, however, the American Heart Association recommends from 650-1000 mg. Dr. Barry Sears, recommends taking much higher dosages. He scientifically bases his dosage on an evaluation of inflammatory indicators on the blood work. The goal is to get your body back to a lower omega 6 to omega 3 ratio. The typical American diet averages about 17/1 omega 6/Omega 3. Researchers have demonstrated that lowering the omega 6:omega 3 ratio can help the body heal many conditions such as colorectal cancer.
See: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12442909
Benefits of Cod Liver Oil
Certainly cod liver oil is one of the better fish oils, and if you opt to take the cod liver oil, you would gain the benefit of a natural Vitamin D and Vitamin A. Vitamin D helps in keeping you from ‘catching cold especially in those long winter nights. And, if you’re concerned about osteoporosis, you need a good form of Vitamin D to help in the absorption of calcium.
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