Omega-3, Cholesterol, Natural Health
Dr Barry L Marks, Chiropractor Orange, CA
I previously mentioned a study linking natural benefical bacteria supplements (probiotics) to lower cholesterol levels. Now there is another recent study on how you can safely and naturally reduce cholesterol without the risk of drugs.
2008 Italian study reported in the prestigious British journal, Lancet, revealed that a daily fish oil supplement containing Omega-3 Fatty acids was superior to a leading cholesterol lowering drug “Crestor.”
The 4-year study encompassed 11,500 particpants in two paralell studies. Participants who took the fish oil supplement showed less risk of hospitalization and death than the Crestor participants.
Among the benefits of Omega-3 supplementation are lowered cholesterol, lowered risk of cardiovascular disease and complication, lowered inflammation and pain in arthritis, and increased mental clarity and focus.
So, if you have high cholesterol levels, and would like to try to lower it without the risk of prescription medications, give probiotics and fish oil a try. The two supplements are compatible and may combine to stabilize your cholesterol levels naturally while also providing other health benefits.
June 18, 2009 at 11:14 am |
Good post, too many of us don’t realize the power of omega 3-fatty acids.
But I would also like to add that omega-3 benefits can be substantially enhanced by limiting the amount of omega-6 in our diets. Most Americans eat way too much omega-6 and far too little omega-3, which can lead to many health problems (including, of course, high cholesterol levels).
So what are the main sources of omega-6 in our diet? Most vegetable oils – like corn oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, and palm oil.
No wonder we get too much, right?
And our good sources of omega-3? Fish oil, cold water fish, flaxseed and flaxseed oil.
Again, see why we get so little of these incredibly important fats? That is why supplementation is important.
For more information on the omega fatty acids, check out my site – specifically this page:
http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com/omega-fatty-acids.html
Wishing everyone the best of health!