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Krill oil has fish oils attached to Phosphatidylcholine and also contains the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin. This has many advantages and even more benefits for the brain than fish oil.
In today’s episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the importance of fish oils in your diet, specifically krill oil in the support of heart health.
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EPA and DHA
Derived from the tissues of cold-water oily fish, fish oil is the best known source of Omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3s are considered “essential fatty acids”, as your body does not produce them. This means they are a necessary component to a basic nutrition protocol. We need to consume these on a regular basis in order to reap their vast health benefits. The problem is, despite the body’s need for them, they are generally under-consumed. Americans eat up to 50x more Omega-6 than Omega-3, whereas it’s recommend you eat a 2:1 ratio.
EPA and DHA are precursors of inflammatory mediating pathways throughout the body, and they have been studied for their nutritional support for healthy brain development and maintenance, mood regulation, improved memory and concentration, joint comfort and immunity.
The Study
Data from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC) 2010 cohort indicate that the risk of persistent wheeze or asthma was about 7% lower in children of mothers who received fish oil supplements during the third trimester, compared to those who only received olive oil. Professor Hans Bisgaard of the COPSAC stated, “These results add to the totality of scientific evidence, including, but not limited to the benefits associated with reducing the risk of early pre-term birth and improving child neurodevelopment, which underscores the importance of EPA and DHA during pregnancy. It’s clear that pregnant women need to be encouraged to increase their intake of fatty fish and omega-3 rich supplements.”
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Of 736 pregnant women recruited for the study at 24 weeks gestation and randomly assigned to receive 2.4 grams of omega-3 rich fish oil or olive oil per day until one week after delivery, researchers saw a 7% reduction in the risk of wheeze and asthma in the omega-3 group.
In children of women with the lowest average blood levels of EPA and DHA, was a 16% lower risk. In addition, fish oil supplementation was associated with a 7% reduced risk of infections of the lower respiratory tract, compared to the control group.
Source: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Impressive-Omega-3s-during-pregnancy-may-protect-kids-from-asthma
A new study, conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) entitled, “The Ranger Resilience and Improved Performance of phospholipid bound Omega-3s” (RRIPP-3), will determine if omega-3 supplementation, Krill Oil, can improve cognitive processes in high-performing warfighters from the US Army. The trial started …
In April of 2016, scientists from Cardiff University and Cultech Ltd set out to research the benefits of combining three ingredients – marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols – “as a means of preventing atherosclerosis, or “furring” of the arteries.” According to Science Daily, …
In a report published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officials estimate that 3 out of 4 adults in the United States have a predicted “heart age” older than their chronological age, which increases their risk of heart attack and stroke.
Your heart’s age is calculated based on risk factors like high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, body mass index and diabetes, among others. The Framingham Heart Study, A Project of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Boston University, has created a Heart Age Predictor, using many of those same factors.
In the Framingham Heart Study, data was collected from all 50 states that determined nearly 69 million adults in the United States between the ages of 30 and 74 years old have a heart age older than their actual age. The results also show that half of men and 2 in 5 women have a heart age that’s five or more years older than their chronological age. The average heart age for adult men was eight years older than their actual age, while it was five years older for women. CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, stated, “Too many U.S. adults have a heart age years older than their real age, increasing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Everybody deserves to be young – or at least not old – at heart.”
According to the CDC and the research study, geographic differences can be seen below; the highest heart ages were found in the South. Mississippi, West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana and Alabama had the highest percentage of adults with a cardiovascular age of 5 years or more above their actual ages. The states with the lowest percentages were Utah, Colorado, California, Hawaii and Massachusetts.
To start managing the age of your heart, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services advises you to quit smoking, eat a healthier diet, exercise regularly, and control your blood pressure and cholesterol.*
The University of Maryland Medical Center states that omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids necessary for human health and crucial for overall growth and development, are very important. “Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.” The organization goes on to say that those who get high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, also tend to have decreased triglyceride levels (fats in the blood). Omega-3’s may also help with high blood pressure – “An analysis of 17 clinical studies using fish oil supplements found that taking 3 or more grams of fish oil daily, may reduce blood pressure in people with untreated hypertension.” And, overall, The University states that there is also evidence that suggests that EPA and DHA (two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil) help to “…reduce the risk of heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.”
For more information on your heart’s health and age, visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’s website by clicking here or visit The University of Maryland Medical Center’s Website by clicking here.
*Speak to your doctor about your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, including the best regulation and treatment methods for you.
Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-have-a-heart-older-than-they-are/