Omega-3
Fish especially fatty fish like wild Salmon, Tuna, Sardines, and Sablefish are the only abundant food sources of the "marine" omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA and DHA.
The results of countless studies indicate that these vital food factors promote optimal health.
The American Heart Association (AHA) says that the ways in which omega-3s reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease are still being studied, and that research shows that omega-3s have the following effects:
Decrease the risk of arrythmias, which can lead to sudden death.
Decrease triglyceride (blood fat) levels.
Decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic (arterial) plaque.
Lower blood pressure (slightly).
The AHA makes these recommendations:
People without documented coronary heart disease: Enjoy two servings of fish per week.
Patients with diagnosed coronary heart disease: Consume 1,000 mg (1 gm) of omega-3s daily, preferably from fatty fish or fish oil supplements.
Patients who need to lower triglycerides: Take 2 to 4 gm of omega-3s daily.
Patients taking more than 3 gm of omega-3s per day from fish oil capsules should do so only under a physician's guidance.
We would add this caution: Persons diagnosed with heart disease especially those using implanted cardiac defibrillators or taking blood thinning drugs should consult a physician before taking supplemental omega-3s or any other dietary supplement.
Other Beneficial Nutrients in Fish
Wild Salmon is also the richest food source of two other valuable food factors:
Vitamin D offers uniquely strong bone-building and anti-cancer benefits. Sockeye Salmon is the richest food source know to science.
Astaxanthin is the powerfully anti-inflammatory, carotenoid-class antioxidant that gives wild Salmon its characteristic red-orange color.
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Notable Quotes
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can stop arrhythmia before it triggers sudden death from heart attacks. That makes fish such as salmon as potentially potent as any high tech heart drug and considerably cheaper to stock up on.
Dr. Alexander Leaf, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
Omega-3 fatty acids have so many biological roles because they are a primary element of health for virtually every cell and organ system in the body. Along with their partners, the omega-6 fatty acids, they keep our bodies in balance, modulating such basic physiological functions as inflammation, cell signaling, blood pressure, immune response, and the electrical excitability of heart and brain cells.
Andrew Stoll, Faculty, Harvard Medical School
"By far, the best type of omega-3 fats are those found in fish. That's because the omega-3 in fish is high in two fatty acids crucial to human health, DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids are pivotal in preventing heart disease, cancer, and many other diseases. The human brain is also highly dependent on DHA, and maintaining high DHA levels can help deter depression, schizophrenia, memory loss, and Alzheimer's. Omega-3 is also very important for pregnant women and children, as researchers are now also linking inadequate intake of omega-3 to premature birth and low birth weight, and to hyperactivity in children."
Joseph Mercola, D.O., founder/director, The Optimal Wellness Center
My anti-aging patients often start out eating fish two to three times a week. When they see how quickly their skin improves, they are quick to increase their intake to five to seven fish meals a week."
Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of The Wrinkle Cure, The Perricone Prescription, The Acne Cure
Read up article by American Heart Association on Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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