Aug 5, 2009

Heart Health Research and Fish Oil for the Heart Health

By Michael Byrd

Fish oil for heart health is a hot subject. And there is a valid reason.

Newspapers and magazines can't do without research news on the amazing health benefits of fish oil for heart health. It is highly recommended by doctors, nutritionists, trainers, exercise buffs and even my vet has recommended using fish oil capsules for the heart health of my pet chocolate Labrador, Phyto.

Certainly most people may have heard of the wonderful cardiovascular health benefits of omega 3 fish oil, however not many know the exciting scientific studies which proves the results behind the fish oil for heart health craze.

A study was published in Circulation, the official journal of the American Heart Association, giving an extensive and systematic report on the effects of omega 3 fatty acids from fish on blood circulation and reasons why fish oil works well for the health of heart and cardiovascular system in a lot of ways.

The study presented how fish oil fatty acids helps in lowering the cholesterol levels, preventing irregular heartbeat and minimizing blood clots. It also helps in lowering both the blood pressure and triglycerides, balancing HDL and LDL, and relaxing the arterial walls, as well as preventing the formation of new plaque and inflammation, vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation and much more. [Vol. 106:2747]

Astonishing! Other scientists have mentioned how omega 3 fish oil can help a person that is depressed as well. It can be a big help for somebody who is broken hearted.

A certain group of doctors have published research in the Journal of American Medical Association regarding all the positive effects that increased fish oil consumption can do to lowering a man's risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Then again, statistics have shown that more women die from heart disease as compared to any other cause, so scientists were interested to know if fish oil can give the same health benefits to them as it can for men.

They followed 84,688 women in a span of 16 years and they were able to arrive at a conclusion that women who ate 5 or more servings of fish a week have lesser risks of CHD or dying due to a heart attack as compared to women who eat less fish. [Vol. 287, No. 14]

In my opinion, this makes this matter quiet clear that fish oil for heart health is so important. But what is the proper recommendation? Usually they would suggest 5 or more servings of oily, cold, water fish a week. This may sound good and may really help improve heart health, but then it may not be enough. Many of the studies recommend 1 to 3 grams of fish oil daily for a healthier cardiovascular system.

The only sure way that you get this is through supplements of pure omega 3 fish oil capsules that will give you a balance of all the eight naturally occurring omega 3 fatty acids.

So that is the reason why everyone recommends fish oil for heart health. Would you want to do something about your health now? It actually won't get you into too much trouble to improve your health and believe me it is worthwhile. You will definitely find it nice to have a pain free, happy, healthy life when you grow old.

Of course it is! And it may start this moment, if you take action and follow this advice.

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