Are You Consuming Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

Infrequent consumption of seafood, aversion to organ meats, and over-reliance on processed omega-6 oils in foods have led to deficient levels of omega-3 fatty acids in most people today. The seeds of grasses, with all their absorption-blocking and inflammatory effects just add to the problem. Once grains are removed, omega-3 fatty acid absorption may improve. – Tweet this! Intake typically remains low for most people and supplementation is necessary to achieve healthy blood levels. The omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil accelerate the clearance of fatty acids from the bloodstream and keep levels lower. Cholesterol panels and other laboratory assessments are best avoided during weight loss and for 4 weeks after weight loss has plateaued. This is to avoid confusion, including the perplexed look of your doctor, eager to whip out the prescription pad. If a cholesterol panel was checked during active weight loss you would see high triglyceride levels, since triglycerides transport fatty acids— a natural part of the fat mobilization process of weight loss. There are plenty of reasons to supplement omega-3 fatty acids. – Tweet this! Fish oil is the only reliable & sufficiently potent source of EPA & DHA. – Tweet this! There is an abundance of clinical studies that demonstrate that omega-3 fatty acids, as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) obtained from fish oil, yield reductions in: Sudden cardiac death Heart attack Heart rhythm disorders Au...
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