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Omega 3, fish miracle?
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of sudden death caused by cardiac arrhythmias and in patients with known coronary heart disease. It also appears that
omega 3 extends its benefits to rheumatoid arthritis and
depression. |
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Check by yourself
We have selected some links about Omega 3 so you can do your own research about its benefits and the best way to get it |
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The American Heart Association recommends consumption
of two servings of fish per week for people with no
history of coronary heart disease and at least one serving of
fish daily for those with known coronary heart disease. |
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For a normal diet, 0.5g to 1g daily seems to become the agreed recommended daily intake, despites Codex has yet to define a worldwide recommendation.
On the amount of omega 3, you need 100g to 200g of tuna, while similar serving of sardines, mackerel or salmon will provide you with almost your weekly needs. |
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Go for natural
US FDA has recommended a maximum of 3g of omega 3 per day
without consulting a doctor. This reduces excess usage of supplements
and drugs.
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Doctors, FDA and nutritionist recommend getting your omega 3 the natural way: by eating fish and food rich in omega 3 such as Flaxseed, canola oil, and walnuts. You will not have the risk of consuming excess and recent researches has shown to demonstrate that natural intake is more efficient than supplements. |