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Wild Fish Oil 1000 mg120 softgels
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Promoting healthy cholesterol levels
There are several different kinds of cholesterol in our bodies, and not all of them are bad for us. LDL and VLDL are "bad" cholesterol as they clog arteries, while HDL is "good" cholesterol and is required for good health. In addition, we have triglycerides, which are a type of lipid, or fat, associated with cholesterol. In order to decrease cardiovascular risk, we need to target the "bad" cholesterol. Many scientific studies have proven that increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids lowers the levels of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Heart Health Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to slightly improve the course of coronary arteritis disease, and fish oil has been proven to decrease the number of angina attacks patients suffer. In addition, many researchers have proven that fish oil can lower both blood pressure and heart rate. Researchers have stated that fish oil may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for postmenopausal women by up to 27%. Research has also shown that omega-3 fatty acids appear to decrease risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes. Anti-inflammatory Benefits Numerous studies have shown that fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties. This has been proven to reduce the symptoms of children with bronchial asthma. It has also been shown that the clinical status and symptoms of people with rheumatoid arthritis can be improved by fish oil. In fact, many patients with rheumatoid arthritis have been able to stop taking their NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) by taking high doses of fish oil. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study has shown that fish oil can reduce the rate of relapse of patients in remission from Crohn's disease (an inflammatory bowel disease). It also reduces symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis, which is another inflammatory bowel disease. Finally, fish oil has been proven to reduce the pain of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and scientists speculate this is due to a reduction in inflammatory response. Therefore, women who suffer from dysmenorrhea may be able to use fish oil instead of NSAIDS to relieve their discomfort. Healthier Eyes There is evidence to suggest that fish oil may protect against macular degeneration (a leading cause of age-related blindness, caused by a deterioration of the macula, the centre area of the retina). Cancer Prevention Researchers conducting a case-controlled study have found that fish oil appears to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. This finding supports previous studies. For those who already have cancer, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has reported that "omega-3 fats have potential clinical usefulness in cancer treatment." This may be because the body uses the EFAs to produce prostaglandins, which have been shown to kill breast, prostate and lung cancer cells. Prevention of Alzheimer's Some researchers believe that a shortage of DHA contributes to Alzheimer's disease. This means that the DHA in fish oil may help to prevent Alzheimer's. Helping Patients with Lupus A double-blind, placebo-controlled study has shown that omega-3 fish oils reduced systemic lupus activity in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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