Aggressive Dosing with Essential Fatty acids Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

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Aggressive Dosing with Essential fatty acids help Reduce

Cardiovascular Risks

JoAnn Guest

Dec 18, 2003 18:29 PST

 

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

Canadiansregarding 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 lowfat 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, 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 certain nuts, seeds, and 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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Email: jas-

 

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/press/2002_02_cvdisease.htm

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Post subject:

EFA Functions in regards to Platelet Aggregation & LDLs

 

--1.EFAs are precursors of several important regulatory molecules

suchas prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes in the body.

 

Prostaglandin E1, in particular has a wide range of desirable

effects including reduction of inflammation, lowering blood pressure

and inhibiting platelet aggregation.--

 

--1.EFAs are involved in transportation and metabolism of

cholesterol.

EFAs disperses cholesterol and makes it more soluble so that the

body isable to get rid of it. EFAs also have the ability to inhibit

the synthesis of LDL the bad cholesterol in our body.--

 

--1.EFAs are required for every single cell in the body to function

effectively. The cell membrane must compose of certain level of EFAs

forproper cell structure and integrity.--

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Fish Oil--

 

Fish Oil is the oil extracted from the flesh of cold water fish.

These are fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, herrings and

anchovies.

Fish oil is a rich source of the omega-3 essential fatty

acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid

(DHA).

 

Both EPA and DHA are normal constituents of some human

issues,including brain cells, retina, adrenals and sex organs - all

the most active tissues in the human body.

 

They help keep the arteries *clean*.

 

Fish oil has been shown in studies to lower serum triglyceride

levels and reduce the thrombotic tendency of blood by reducing

platelet *stickiness*.

 

Fish Oil should not be confused with cod liver oil which is the oil

extracted from the liver of the fish.

 

Salmon, mackerel, menhaden, herring and sardines are good sources of

fish oil because they provide more omega-3 factors than other

fishes.

 

For instance, 4 ounces of salmon contains up to 3,600 milligrams of

omega-3 fatty acids, while 4 ounces of

*cod*

contains only 300 mgs.

 

Spectrum Naturals Norwegian fish oils has a healthy 18% EPA and 12%

DHA ratio,about the same as human brain tissue.

 

Spectrum Norwegian Fish Oil derives its omega-3 from salmon,

menhaden,

cod and mackerel, which have more of the essential fatty acids.

Norwegian fish oil is preferable, as it is taken from pristine artic

waters.

 

Cod liver oil from Norway is the most commonly used fish oil however

it

is not recommended that you rely on cod liver oil for your essential

fatty acids. Using cod liver oil we would have to overdose on

vitamins A and D to get the optimal amounts needed.

 

www.spectrumnaturals.com

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