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Calamarine: Another Option for Omega 3s

The benefits of omega 3's for reducing heart disease risk are great. Some benefits omega 3's have been linked to improvement in arrhythmias, blood pressure, lipoprotein(a) levels, arterial inflammation, HDL cholesterol, and endothelial function.   Types of Omega 3's   There are different types of omega 3 fatty acids, such as DHA... Read moreChevron
posted 07/13/2010, comments (2)|
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Omega 3's: How Much to Lower Cholesterol?

Increasing the amount of omega-3 fats in our diet and decreasing the amount of omega-6 is beneficial in reducing your risk for heart disease. Most American's consume a high omega-6 diet, with omega 3 being a common deficiency. Omega 3 deficiencies and the imbalance between omega 3 and omega 6 intakes have been linked with serious conditions,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2008, comments (6)|
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Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol

If you've been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes a lower cholesterol.    The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ratio of 4:1 or 1:1 omega 6 to omega... Read moreChevron
posted 06/29/2008, comments (4)|
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Get a Grip on Fatty Acids

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids.  But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health?  I intend to clear up the confusion. Types of Fatty Acids There are numerous types of fatty acids. I am focusing on omega 3 and omega... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2008, comments (3)|
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