Experts Weigh In On Omega 3's, DHA & EPA --- blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, brain function, immunity & cancer etc....
"I rarely find a person whose test results indicate normal omega-3fatty acid components. Most are severely deficient in EPA and DHA, the main components of omega-3 fatty acids. The DHA is primarily responsible for protecting the immune system and inhibiting cancer growth. Many people's tests are also very high in the omega-6 product arachidonic acid, which promotes inflammation and cell degeneration. To benefit from DHA supplementation, it is necessary todecrease omega-6 fatty-acid intake." ----Healthand Nutrition Secrets by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
"Essential fats: omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. These essential fats are just that -- essential. They fall into the category of polyunsaturated fats and are very good fats when they are not highly processed or heated. Our bodies cannot make them, so we need to get them from our diet. We get plenty of omega-6 fatty acids in the Western diet; however,almost all of us are deficient in the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids produce hormones (prostaglandins) that promote inflammation, cell growth, and blood clotting. ---- Death ByPrescription: The Shocking Truth Behind an Overmedicated Nation by RayStrand, M.D.
"Although it is unclear as to what are the exact mechanismsthat explain the benefits of omega-3 EFAs, it is known that they do playan integral role in the functioning of the brain and neurons. Docosahexaenoicacid (DHA) is the predominant omega-3 fatty acid in the brain, andeicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is involved in reducing inflammation. Both DHA and EPA are involved in numerous neuronal functions that include properneurotransmitter function for dopamine and serotonin, normal membrane fluidity,ion channel and enzyme regulation, and gene expression. ---- NaturopathicNutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements forOptimum Health by Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. JonathanProusjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
"EFAs and especially the omega-3 fatty acids (such asDHA and EPA) regulate the fluidity or softness of the cell membranes. Adeficiency is noticeable as a hardening of the skin, as with dry, scaling, andflaking skin, patchy eczema, acne, and skin sensitive to the sun. Most commonis phrynoderma, with rough, hard skin on the buttocks, thighs, and arms. Thecolder the climate, the more omega-3 fatty acids are needed for membranefluidity. ---- The NaturalWay to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health by Walter Last
"DHA, another omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil isimportant for the normal functioning of the nervous, immune, and cardiovascularsystems, and helps regulate inflammation during infection. It is used totreat a wide range of diseases including arthritis and psoriasis, and can helpreduce blood pressure. ...Omega-6 fatty acids, found in both olive and cornoil, when consumed in excess amounts, can produce inflammation. ----- Viral Immunity byJ. E. Williams, O.M.D.
"The omega-3 fatty acid-rich oils have been shown in hundreds of studiesto lowercholesterol and triglyceride levels, including many studies in diabetics. The omega-3fatty acids are being recommended to treat or prevent not only high cholesterol levels,but also high blood pressure, other cardiovascular diseases, cancer, autoimmune diseaseslike multiple sclerosis and rheumatoidarthritis, allergies and inflammation, eczema, psoriasis, and manyothers. ---- Textbookof Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 by Michael T. Murray, ND
"Fight the triple threat of heart disease with omega-3fatty acids. They clear clogged arteries, lubricateclumping blood cells, andease high blood pressure. And that's not all. These polyunsaturated fats also help regulate your heartbeat and combat inflammation. In arecent Danish study, people with low levels of C-reactive protein, an indicatorof inflammation, also had high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a specific type of omega-3fatty acid. -- Unleashthe Inner Healing Power of Foods by The Editors of FC&A
"Omega-3 s are helpful for heart health and brain health as well as for inflammation,circulation, memory, thought, and blood sugar control. ---- The150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What YouShould Eat and Why by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
"We have also seen that increasing omega-3 intake canimprove blood flow, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, improve brainfunction, reduce inflammation, improve the immune system, and inhibit the formation of cancer.- Healthand Nutrition Secrets by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D
"Dr. Joel D. Wallach says, "Our immune system requires all90 nutrients (60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids and twoessential fatty acids) to maintain and repair itself in order to protect usfrom infectious diseases (i.e., colds, flu, strep throat, "flesh-eating"Streptococcus A, Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, Candida albicans, rheumatoidarthritis, Herpes virus, Hanta virus, cancer, etc.). The healthiest andlongest-lived cultures on the planet consistently consume high levels of 60 to72 minerals with each meal, generation after generation, and the result is drug-free,crime-free, disease-free people who live long, productive and joyful lives andwho are able to fulfill their genetic potential for longevity!"
****** For those who are rightfully concerned about potential trace amounts of petro-chemicals in the fish oils, also bare in mind that various essential oils dissolve petro-chemicals.
Terry Tillaart
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