Special Assignment on Omega-3
"Could Fish Make My Child Smart?" That was last night's topic on Special Assignment. While the results presented on the show concerning Omega 3's benefits children's concentration were inconclusive special assigment did mention the following
(1) Omega-3 needs to be taken in the right proportion with respect to Omega 6
(2) Omega-3 has had outstanding results in reducing the rate of heart disease and in the treatment of people who have suffered from cardiovascular events
(3) Omega-3 has been acknowedged publically by medical authorities as being useful in the lowering the risks of cardiovascular disease and its treatment.
(4) Omega-3 is found in oily fish.
(5) The active 'ingredients' (for want of a better description) are EPA and DHA.
(6) You (most people) need 1 gram of Omega 3 a day.
(7) Omega-3 is essential - if you dont eat it, you won't get it.
(8) Omega-3 is essential for the formation of the brain (but there was a dispute as to whether pregnant mothers actually do need to take it.)
(9) Omega-3 is good for helping those with depression.
Now I am going to tell you stuff that they didnt talk about
(1) A recent Finnish study found that eating mercury-filled fish might actually undo any health-benefits of Omega 3. Salmon are low in mercury since they eat mainly plankton. See Men's Health SA (not 'Wealth' ;-)) April 2006 at page 32. To add to this, Salmon is one of the best sources of Omega-3. But the trick is not to eat the organs but the flesh since the organs is where pollutants gather.
(2) EPA is eicosapentaenoic acid. DHA is docosahexaenoic acid. If you use an 'Omega 3' supplement that does not 'contain'/'produce' these you're wasting your time and money.
(3) Omega-3 oils are high density lipids.
(4) It helps with migraine headaches and other headaches. It is also good for people with inflammatory diseases - not only does it help with arthritis but the symptoms associated with it such as severe pain.
(5) Your best source of Omega-3, aside from getting the best possible fish (like Salmon) available is supplementation... And then you need to make sure you get a good supplement.
I take a good supplement of Omega-3 daily. Any guesses as to where I get it from?
(1) Omega-3 needs to be taken in the right proportion with respect to Omega 6
(2) Omega-3 has had outstanding results in reducing the rate of heart disease and in the treatment of people who have suffered from cardiovascular events
(3) Omega-3 has been acknowedged publically by medical authorities as being useful in the lowering the risks of cardiovascular disease and its treatment.
(4) Omega-3 is found in oily fish.
(5) The active 'ingredients' (for want of a better description) are EPA and DHA.
(6) You (most people) need 1 gram of Omega 3 a day.
(7) Omega-3 is essential - if you dont eat it, you won't get it.
(8) Omega-3 is essential for the formation of the brain (but there was a dispute as to whether pregnant mothers actually do need to take it.)
(9) Omega-3 is good for helping those with depression.
Now I am going to tell you stuff that they didnt talk about
(1) A recent Finnish study found that eating mercury-filled fish might actually undo any health-benefits of Omega 3. Salmon are low in mercury since they eat mainly plankton. See Men's Health SA (not 'Wealth' ;-)) April 2006 at page 32. To add to this, Salmon is one of the best sources of Omega-3. But the trick is not to eat the organs but the flesh since the organs is where pollutants gather.
(2) EPA is eicosapentaenoic acid. DHA is docosahexaenoic acid. If you use an 'Omega 3' supplement that does not 'contain'/'produce' these you're wasting your time and money.
(3) Omega-3 oils are high density lipids.
(4) It helps with migraine headaches and other headaches. It is also good for people with inflammatory diseases - not only does it help with arthritis but the symptoms associated with it such as severe pain.
(5) Your best source of Omega-3, aside from getting the best possible fish (like Salmon) available is supplementation... And then you need to make sure you get a good supplement.
I take a good supplement of Omega-3 daily. Any guesses as to where I get it from?
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