Aggressive dosing with essential fatty acids may help reduce cardiovascular risk factors

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HEADLINE: Aggressive dosing with essential fatty acids may help reduce

cardiovascular risk factors

DATELINE: VANCOUVER, Feb. 12, 2002

 

 

Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death

in over one-third of the Canadian population. It is the third leading cause of

premature death under age 75

 

(Source: Statistics Canada). Udo Erasmus is on a mission to educate Canadians

regarding the connection between low fat diets and cardiovascular disease.

Author of the newly released Choosing the Right Fats, and the groundbreaking

books Fats and Oils and Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, Erasmus' focus for many

years has been to heighten public awareness of the potential risks of the low

fat diet. These diets, popularized over the last decade, are nutritionally

deficient and lacking in the essential fatty acids (EFAs) needed for optimal

health.

 

 

 

As a well-known health advocate, Udo Erasmus has dedicated over 20 years to

researching the subject of EFAs and their role in human health. " Canadians need

an oil change! Our diets lack the necessary amounts of healthy fats, which may

negatively impact our health, most notably in regards to cardiovascular

functions. EFAs can influence cardiovascular disease by reducing platelet

aggregation, which in turn reduces blood clotting and lowers " bad " LDL

cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and blood pressure, " says Erasmus.

 

 

 

" I am truly concerned about the current health of Canadians, specifically with

regards to the increasing number of people suffering from cardiovascular

disease, which is a preventable disease in a majority of the cases " , states

Erasmus.

 

 

 

As the body cannot produce essential fatty acids they must be obtained from

outside sources. The two types of EFAs are known as omega 3 (found in nuts,

seeds, and some cold water fish), and omega 6 (found in vegetable oils).

 

An optimum combination of these fats is necessary in order to regulate many of

the body's vital systems. These include the cardiovascular, reproductive,

digestive, nervous, and immune systems. EFAs are also necessary for proper brain

development and function, and are beneficial in maintaining healthy skin and

hair, and a youthful outward appearance.

 

 

 

DANISH CLINICAL TRIAL:

 

 

 

Lending support to his message, Erasmus points to a recent Danish clinical trial

which reveals the significant health benefits experienced by a group of 61

individuals who added a high dose of EFAs from natural, unrefined oils to their

daily diets. The participants were instructed to not modify any other aspects of

their diets, including supplements and medications, for the duration of the

study.

 

Individuals were later measured for risk factors involved in cardiovascular

disease. " The changes were quite significant " , says Erasmus. After eight weeks,

8% increased their " good " HDL cholesterol levels and 16% improved their overall

HDL:LDL cholesterol ratios. A second sub-group of individuals noticed even

greater improvements after being monitored for an additional seven weeks:

 

Fasting glucose (blood sugar) levels had decreased by 6%

Triglycerides (blood fats) had decreased by 21%

Total cholesterol had decreased by 7%

HDL cholesterol was increased by 16%

LDL cholesterol had decreased by 15%

The HDL:LDL ratio had improved by 40%

 

 

 

The observed results experienced by these individuals within the short time

period (49-106 days) suggest that high dosage essential fatty acid

supplementation could positively impact the risk of developing cardiovascular

disease. " Current nutritional guidelines, including the lack of information

regarding essential fatty acids, does not provide adequate guidance for

Canadians " , says Erasmus. " Individuals need to be informed and educated about

the vital role of good fats in a healthy diet. Without such important

information, we will continue to see an increase in cardiovascular disease in

the Canadian population. "

 

 

 

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