Fish Oil and Possible Disease Prevention

Researchers working at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center state that DPA and DHA, primary components of fish oil, provide substantial protection against coronary heart disease. This study involved more tha six thousand middle-aged men who had samples of their blood taken between 1973 and 1976. During the next seven years, 94 of these men had a heart attack or died suddenly due to heart disease. The 94 men were matched with 94 healthy men and the fatty acid profile of their blood samples compared.

The researchers discovered that the 94 men with heart disease tended to have a higher serum level of the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid and stated that a high level of this acid increases the risk of CHD by 68 percent. Palmitic acid is the main saturated fatty acid in most diets. This acid is known to cause an increase in both total cholesterol and low-density cholesterol levels; the researchers, however, found that the detrimental effect of a high intake of palmitic acid persisted even after allowing for its cholesterol- increasing effect.

The researchers also determined that men with a higher blood level of the Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid had an almost 50 percent lower risk of developing heart disease than did men with lower levels. Furthermore, the researchers found that men with CHD tended to have a higher serum level of Omega-6 fatty acids derived from linoleic acid. Fish oil seems to restore the balance.

Fish Oil may reduce heart attack fatalities by balancing certain electrical rhythms in the heart, thus preventing blood clots from forming. George Billman, professor of physiology at the Ohio State Univ., says that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil make the tissues in the muscles of the heart less susceptible to damage caused by a lack of blood flow. "It looks like omega-3 fatty acids protect against the changes induced by ischemia," said Billman. Billman, along with researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University Medical School, published the results of the study in a recent issue of the journal 'Circulation'. The omega-3 fatty acids in the study seemed to do the work of anti-arrhythmic drugs. This work was funded by the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Barry Sears, a leading authority in the field of fish oil, drug delivery systems and dietary control of hormonal response, states that Research is increasingly emphasizing the broad benefits of high-grade fish oil.

About The Author

Aaron Wilmont is an author and researcher of health topics. To find out more about the benefits of

fish oil, go to http://omega3zone.biz/fishoil

---

That Brilliant Vitamin: Vitamin B

Perhaps you first read riboflavin at the back of a... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - BCAAs

BCAA stands for branched chain amino acids and is increasingly... Read More

Amino Acid Usage ? How You Can Benefit

Over the years, amino acid usage has become more and... Read More

Healthy Eating isnt Enough, You Need Supplements, Real Health Part 3

The next step on your road to real health is... Read More

Cortisol Blockers- After the Hype and Controversy, are there any Quality Products Still Standing?

Over the last 2 years, the link between weight gain... Read More

Whey Protein - Natures Amazing Muscle Builder

Are you concerned about taking care of your body before... Read More

What Can Muscle Milk Do For Me?

As the name suggests, muscle milk is a supplement that... Read More

Are Fat Burner Products Safe?

A fat burner supplement operates by breaking down body fat... Read More

Are You Flushing Your Money Down The Toilet...Literally?

Many of you are probably aware that The American Medical... Read More

Buy Vitamins Supplements: Tips, Myths, and Facts - An Inside Story!

With dietary supplements making their way in our daily life,... Read More

L-Carnitine For Health & Muscle Growth: What You Need To Know About L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is a nutritional supplement that has been touted by... Read More

Multivitamins: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ideally, humans would eat wholly nutritious diets rich in protein,... Read More

Importance of Vitamin Supplementation

Vitamin supplement - why is it important?Vitamin supplement or supplements... Read More

Advanced Creatine Cycling Schedule

Many people find that after a few weeks, the gains... Read More

Nitric Oxide Supplement

Nitric oxide supplement has many benefits and there are many... Read More

The Beneficial Effects Of Vitamins On Your Digestive System

As much as we would like to deny it, the... Read More

Natural Tonics for Health and Wellness

I'm a great believer in natural tonics to strengthen or... Read More

Protect Your Body and Slow Down Aging With Antioxidants

The Challenge of Free Radicals to Your BodyYour body is... Read More

Ftiness Supplementation

Fitness Supplement ? what is it?The term "fitness supplement" is... Read More

What If You Could Turn Back The Clock To When You Were healthy?

What if there was a solution to protecting and restoring... Read More

Vitamins: How To Keep Your Body Healthy By Using Vitamins Safely

Vitamins are an important part of a health diet. Unlike... Read More

Omega 3 Fish Oil EPA and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Since the release of a book called" beat chronic fatigue... Read More

Using Bodybuilding Supplements To Build Muscle Mass!

OK, first let's get something straight here...If you think that... Read More

Glyconutrients - The Next Major Health Breakthrough

Did you know?· 20% of Australian children reported symptoms of... Read More

How Effective are Oral Hyaluronic Acid Supplements?

There is a paradox of sorts when dealing with injections... Read More

Side Effects of Fish Oil

Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of fatty... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Lysine

Lysine is an essential amino acid therefore it must be... Read More

Glyconutrients Will Be Revolutionary in Future Medicine - A Health Supplement

PART ONEThe word Glyconutrients, is not a Brand, or Company... Read More

Ephedra Ban Lifted

April 14,2005 federal judge Tena Campbell of the federal district... Read More

Vitamin E - The Wonder Vitamin

Vitamin E is a family of eight related molecules known... Read More

What Good Is It To Stop Smoking If I Have Smoked For Years?

I often hear people say that they have smoked for... Read More

Discover Natural Supplements That Really Give Relief From Arthritic Pain

If you suffer from arthritis pain, chances are you've heard... Read More

How To Choose A Good Quality Vitamin Supplement For You And Your Family Without Getting Ripped Off

As you may have already experienced, figuring out how to... Read More