Omega 3 and Heart Health

In recent years, a new signal of risk for heart disease has emerged, called C-reactive protein or CRP. High CRP levels are now considered a major independent predictor for the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and suffering an adverse cardiovascular event.

According to research, blood CRP levels rise when inflammation levels rise throughout the body. Researchers still do not know whether CRP is simply a sign of cardiovascular disease, or if it actually plays a role in causing it.

However, additional research reveals that diets rich in omega-3s may lower levels of a protein associated with inflammation and higher heart risks.

As a matter of fact, omega-3s are most closely tied to prevention of "sudden cardiac death", which is usually caused by arrhythmias (erratic heartbeat) and accounts for half of all heart-related deaths.

Health authorities worldwide recommend fatty fish and fish oil to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its adverse outcomes. The adverse outcomes that omega-3-rich diets may help prevent include stroke and second heart attacks.

The best source of omega-3 fatty acids comes from fish oil which is most prominent in salmon, mackerel, and tuna. However, there are many supplements, like TriVita's Omega Prime, that are great sources of omega-3 fish oil.

Due to the increase in heart related diseases, researchers from universities in the US, Japan, and Australia, continue to research the relationship between omega-3 and CRP. One such study "linked higher omega-3 fatty acid levels (DHA+EPA) with lower levels of CRP and another major marker of inflammation, interleukin-6 (IL-6)." [1]

In patients with stable coronary artery disease, an independent and inverse association exists between omega-3 fatty acid levels and inflammatory biomarkers. These findings suggest that inhibition of systemic inflammation may be a mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids prevent recurrent cardiovascular events.

I'm not a medical or dietary expert, but I do know that all this research is leading to what I believe; fish is a good source of omega-3, and omega-3 fatty acids may improve cardiovascular health in healthy individuals.

I suggest taking TriVita's Omega Prime as the supplement to get your daily requirements of omega-3 fatty acids. If you're not a fish eater, Omega Prime can be a great addition to your diet. Since omega-3 fatty acids are recommended by doctors and health professionals, it's important to get your daily requirement.

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Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001437440.cfm?x=bfycmlw,b6hFv6bq