Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids - a precursor to Serotonin (the happy hormone) and actually increase its production in the brain to relieve depression, increase mood balance and your sense of well-being. (Andrew Stoll, MD, Professor of Neuropsychiatry ... Harvard Medical School and author of "Omega 3 Communication".
20. Allergies ... useful for those with various allergies 21. Sleep problems ... helpful for sleep problems 22. Vascular Health ... Good for vascular health. It helps prevent plaque buildup that causes heart attacks, strokes and peripheral vascular disease, leading to leg pain (lameness) and eventual amputation. Actually able to reduce plaque buildup in arteries by promoting HDL over LDL. Silver Note Keto 23. Inflammatory bowel disease ... Due to the effective anti-inflammatory properties in omega-3, it is useful in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease as an adjunct to the prescribed medications, including stimulants. 24. Parkinson's ... helps prevent the development and progression of Parkinson's. 25. Anti-platelet properties ... As is aspirin, although it does not last for a long time, omega-3 makes platelets less sticky and therefore less likely to cause blood vessels to clot. This is a beneficial effect. Aspirin can be taken in conjunction with omega-3 without undesirable side effects. 26. Antioxidants and omega-3 ... Adding antioxidants to omega-3 is beneficial because antioxidants delay the breakdown of omega-3 which makes their beneficial effect last longer ... a good thing. 27. Anti-carcinogens ... Omega 3 has been shown to delay the development of some types of cancer such as breast, stomach and prostate. Women with high levels of omega-3 were found in one study to be 60% less likely to develop breast cancer than controls. Omega-3 supplements make chemotherapy more effective and less toxic. Studies have documented the actual regression of breast cancer spreading to the bones, liver, etc. 28. Diabetes / type 2 ... Dr. Andrew Stoll, head of the drug department at Harvard Medical School, has conducted studies showing that "a lack of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to a condition known as insulin resistance." Insulin resistance means that the body's internal insulin cannot function normally and therefore blood sugar levels can rise abnormally. He also concluded that "omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may reduce insulin resistance, allowing natural insulin in the body to better regulate blood sugar levels, which helps to normalize it while maintaining blood sugar levels at or near normal levels in diabetics." This effect is seen beneficial also in non-diabetics. 29. Diabetes / Type 1 ... Omega 3 may help prevent and / or stabilize type 1 diabetes. 30. Asthma ... Omega 3 may reduce or eliminate asthma symptoms. 31. Blood pressure ... Omega-3 has been shown universally to be moderate, but it reduces blood pressure significantly. 32. The immune system ... Omega 3 has been shown to boost the immune system by partially blocking the action of omega 6. 33. Weight Loss ... According to Dr. Connie Guterson, Omega 3: 1) stimulates thermogenesis (fat burning) by increasing the body's metabolic rate. 2) Fat storage blocks. 3) Helps prevent the formation of an excess number of fat cells. 4) Encourages a rapid burning of calories before fat is deposited. 5) It helps your body absorb healthy nutrients to give you greater nutritional benefit without having to eat excessively. 34. Skeletal (bone) ... omega-3 + calcium = bone health. Omega-3 long-chain essential fatty acids are essential for bone health. Omega 3 is necessary to absorb and precipitate in the bones of some minerals such as calcium. If we do not get enough omega-3s, we will not be able to absorb calcium effectively and then deposit calcium into our bones, leading to a condition called osteoporosis which is osteoporosis. (Vanderhaeghe & Karst are authors of "Healthy Fats for Life"). Q: Should I take antioxidants with omega-3? https://bit.ly/2PrTWl0
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