Aggressive Dosing with Essential fatty acids help Reduce Cardiovascular risks

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HEADLINE: Aggressive dosing with essential fatty acids 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 ofpremature death under age 75

 

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

Canadians regarding the connection between diet and

cardiovascular disease.

 

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

ground breakingbooks 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 american 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 needan 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, C-Reactive Protein 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 fromoutside 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 some oils).

 

An optimum combination of these fats is necessary in order to

regulate many ofthe body's vital systems. These include the

cardiovascular, reproductive,digestive, nervous, and immune systems.

EFAs are also necessary for properbrain 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 timeperiod (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 inthe

Canadian population. "

 

 

 

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