As promised in Monday’s post here are a few of the hundreds of medical studies involving the essential role Omega 3 fats play in our health.
Heart Disease:
A fish oil diet decreased cholesterol up to 27 percent, and triglycerides up to 64 percent as compared to a low-fat diet. —Lancet
Omega 3′s in the diet appears to be a prudent and effective approach to preventing heart disease.—American Journal of Cardiology
Immune System & Inflammation:
Supplementation with Omega 3 could offer a novel nontoxic approach to affecting inflammatory conditions.-–Biochemical Pharmacology
Arthritis:
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who received Omega 3 fats for 12 weeks had less morning stiffness and fewer tender joints. One to two months after stopping the Omega 3 fats their condition deteriorated.—The Lancet
Fish oil was shown to suppress lupus in mice.—Journal of Immunology
A double-blind randomized, controlled study of psoriasis patients found that after 8 weeks of Omega 3 supplementation there was significant lessening of symptoms and less of the body surface was affected by the psoriasis.—The Lancet
Cancer:
Advanced breast cancer in animals who were given Omega 3 fats prolonged survival and slowed tumor growth.—American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Nervous System Disorders:
Schizophrenia, manic-depressive-like illnesses, phobic and neurotic disorders, tinnitus, and fatigue appear to be helped by omega-3 fatty acids.—Biological Psychiatry
For comprehensive reading and research on the benefits of Omega 3 fats:
The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete
The Omega-3 Connection: The Groundbreaking Antidepression Diet and Brain Program
About the author
Jolene Park, B.A., Certified Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher founded Healthy Discoveries in 2001. She facilitates health and nutrition workshops for companies large and small across the U.S., and provides wellness and nutrition coaching for individuals and multiple medical offices throughout the greater Boulder/Denver area. Learn more.
