In a world where heart disorders and diseases are becoming more common, lets take a look at something most of us can add to our weekly diet for prevention of heart problems.
Omega 3 fatty acids, found in fish oil promotes heart health. A daily dose of fish oil has helped prevent, slow or even reverse the hardening and narrowing of arteries in heart disease in some studies.
In a 2001 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from the University of Munich reported that a fish-oil capsule a day may "modestly" improve blood flow to the heart and bolster traditional therapy in patients with atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. In a study of 223 men and women, those who took a dose of fish oil per day for two years had fewer atherosclerosis complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Fish oil, found in fish such as salmon, it is a key component of the low-saturated-fat Mediterranean diet that has been linked to the lower incidence of heart disease in that area of the world.
How does fish oil work? Researchers are not ready to say, but one team of doctors used x-ray to peer into patients heart arteries at the beginning and end of one study. They found that after two years, the arteries of the fish-oil patients, on average, offered more room for blood flow to flow through, with less plaque.
The improvements were not dramatic, however the doctor's team concluded that the benefits found in this study are significant enough to warrant including fish oil as part of traditional heart-disease treatment. At minimum, taking a daily capsule or dining on fish twice weekly would fulfill the needed amount.
Fish oil has also been found to help heart rhythm problems and can help to thin the blood as well. Research continues and always finds Fish oils to be helpful for the heart. It is certainly worth adding fish a couple times per week to the diet, isn't it?
Jeannie Crabtree C.Ac, EFT-CC. has helped people increase their health for the last 25 years Visit her site at http://www.health-doc.com and her Healthy Living Blog at http://www.health-doc.com
after renovation cleaning Glenview ..It is often taken as a given fact that soy... Read More
When Helen Boardman was still a girlish 99, she fell... Read More
This is such a busy time of year, isn't it?... Read More
Step 1: Eat five to ten servings per day of... Read More
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially an... Read More
You wouldn't judge a book by its cover, would you?You... Read More
Having a personal wellness program has become a concern for... Read More
Fire ElementAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are five... Read More
To many people, this may seem a simplistic answer to... Read More
Despite the fact that accurate nutrition information can be accessed... Read More
Since the 1930's the western diet has dramatically changed. This... Read More
Established in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice, "Foundation for Innovation in... Read More
Can You Lose Weight Through Eating?You get fat when you... Read More
Your fiber intake is a critical factor in weight loss... Read More
On average 30% of foods in our daily diet are... Read More
Most recipes end with instructions to "serve immediately." You could... Read More
Cholesterol has been around for thousands of years. It's a... Read More
A hundred years ago, life was very different here on... Read More
The Health and Nutrition Industry has come about as peoples... Read More
NutrientsFat, Sugar, Sodium and CarbohydrateThe sections on a food label... Read More
Eating out when you are on a restricted diet always... Read More
The topic of nutrition is one that is always present... Read More
Omega-3 appear to reduce the risk of heart attack. A... Read More
If you drop a bomb, you kill not only your... Read More
The Omega Zone Diet and specialists' opinion"Omega RX Zone -... Read More
no-contract cleaning service Lincolnshire ..For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder... Read More
When we think about the benefits of being ensuring a... Read More
Today's tip is on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).Hypoglycemia affects both... Read More
According to the National Institute of Health, Magnesium is needed... Read More
Come on, guys and gals. Those Trix are for kids.And... Read More
Modern life can be stressful. There are so many concerns... Read More
How many magazines have you read where they tell you... Read More
The old clich? that you are what you eat is... Read More
Spring in New York City is a really magical time.... Read More
"To eat an apple before going to bed will make... Read More
The nutritional support in critically ill patients can be explained... Read More
Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in... Read More
It is ironic how something as obvious as nutrition has... Read More
Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in milk. Cow's milk contains... Read More
Are You Half The Man Your Father Was?It is a... Read More
Chances are you may have had a food product that... Read More
Cholesterol has been around for thousands of years. It's a... Read More
Recently, trans fats have risen to the forefront of the... Read More
If you drop a bomb, you kill not only your... Read More
According to the renowned research scientist and inventor of the... Read More
DeathDeath. Why it happens? Why do we die? Why do... Read More
Could it be possible that our beloved chocolate may actually... Read More
Having spent most of my life living off of junk... Read More
Bye Bye HolidaysHoping everyone had a fun, fantastic, exciting and... Read More
Summer is the time when we sweat highly and beating... Read More
Nutrition |