Omega 3 fatty acids are gaining lots of momentum lately for a multitude of health reasons. One positive outcome associated with omega 3 fatty acid is the beneficial impact on the cardiovascular system. According to research, these fatty acids can reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction, sudden death and promote normal heart rate and coronary heart flow while having a positive impact on lipid panels and blood pressure. This fatty acid must be obtained through diet. Some common foods containing omega 3 fatty acids are salmon, walnuts, avocado, flaxseed and vegetable oils. If these foods are not a regular part of your diet, consider a supplement. At Joint Ventures, we are proud to supply our clients with premium omega 3 products. Products are available at our Kenmore and Kendall locations, but can be delivered to any of our other locations in 24 hours…or less! Orange Cream, Lemon Zest and Strawberry Banana Omega Swirl Products are $15/8 oz bottle. Check out our Coconut Oil! $15/16 oz bottle.
Below is Taken Directly from the National Institute of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/omega3fattyacidsandhealth
Summary of key findings:
• The polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) must come from the 
diet because they cannot be made by the body. ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is converted in the body to the fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). LA, an omega-6 fatty acid, is converted to the fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA).
• Most American diets provide more than 10 times as much omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids. There is general agreement that individuals should consume more omega-3 and less omega-6 fatty acids to promote good health. Good sources of ALA are leafy green vegetables, nuts, and vegetable oils such as canola, soy, and especially flaxseed. Good sources of EPA and DHA are fish and organ meats. LA is found in many foods, including meat, vegetable oils (e.g., safflower, sunflower, corn, soy), and processed foods made with these oils.
• EPA and DHA are metabolized through the same biochemical pathways as AA. EPA and AA are precursors for hormone-like agents known as eicosanoids. It is not known whether a desirable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids exists or to what extent high intakes of omega-6 fatty acids interfere with any benefits of omega-3 fatty acid consumption.
• Impact on cardiovascular disease: According to both primary and secondary prevention studies, consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, fish, and fish oil reduces all-cause mortality and various CVD outcomes such as sudden death, cardiac death, and myocardial infarction. The evidence is strongest for fish and fish oil supplements.
• Impact on heart function: Animal and isolated organ/cell culture studies demonstrate that omega-3 fatty acids affect cellular functions involved in ensuring a normal heart rate and coronary blood flow.
• Impact on CVD risk factors: Fish oils can lower blood triglyceride levels in a dose-dependent manner. Fish oils have a very small beneficial effect on blood pressure and possible beneficial effects on coronary artery restenosis after angioplasty and exercise capacity in patients with coronary atherosclerosis.
Basic research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may affect asthma because they influence substances that are part of the inflammatory process involved with asthma, such as the series-2 prostaglandin PGE2.
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Anne