Studies Suggest that EPA and GLA may slow the progression of kidney disease

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Norwegian Fish Oils: Good Source of " Pre-formed " EPA

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" Animal studies suggest that both EPA and GLA may slow the progress

of the kidney disease glomerulonephritis, and may help patients avoid dialysis.

 

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Ms.Shari Lieberman Ph.D. in " The Complete Vitamin and Mineral Book "

 

According to this research, fish oil is the most desirable of all, because it is

already

converted ( preformed) making it more readily accessible in the body.

 

In certain plants, omega-3 fatty acids are found in the form of alpha-linolenic

acid.

In the body, this fatty acid is converted into EPA, which is then converted into

DHA.

 

" The oils of certain *fish* contain preformed EPA and DHA,

which are the " most active and desirable forms " of the omega-3 family. "

 

It is this final conversion to prostaglandins that is responsible

for omega-3s therapeutic effects. "

 

Fatty acids, n-3s, serve as structural parts of cell membranes, and therefore

help protect the cells from infecting toxins, bacteria, viruses, carcinogens,

and allergens.

 

Subsequent studies in Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands confirmed

that the higher the consumption of omega-3s,

the lower the incidence of heart disease.

 

Many studies have shown that EPA protects against heart disease.

 

Platelets-the blood cells that enable our blood to clot and

aggregate --–can adhere to artery walls, contributing to atherosclerosis, or

hardening of the arteries.

 

By preventing this adhesion, EPA acts as a natural " blood thinner, "

and thus helps to prevent atherosclerosis;

studies with GLA have yielded results similar to those achieved with EPA.

*RDIs* -There are no established RDIs for the essential fatty acids.

 

Which Fatty Acids Should You Take?

 

The properties of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids overlap to a great

degree. Both enhance the body's own anti-inflammatory process,

acting like cortisone, but without the undesirable effects.

Both have *cardio protective* and anti-cancer properties.

 

So you might be left wondering:which one should I take?

 

The truth of the matter is that essential fatty acid supplementation

is often a case of --trial and error.

 

As a general rule of thumb, I use EPA (pre-formed fish oils) when there is a

family tendency of high cholesterol (170 or above),

high triglycerides, heart arrhythmias, or other heart diseases.

 

For those with low cholesterol, I generally use GLA.

For hormonal problems I usually try GLA first.

 

However, keep in mind that researchers and clinicians have observed

individual responses to the different fatty acids, so you must be

willing to experiment.

 

" Try one type of supplement for one month, and then switch to the other. "

Compare the results and stick with whichever one is most effective.

 

The results are not clear-cut; you may have to use both to achieve the

balance that is right for you.

 

In fact, some practitioners suggest giving EPA/DHA and GLA supplements together

and studies have shown that EPA and GLA used together yielded the best results

for some purposes, such as decreasing the inflammation --of rheumatoid

arthritis.

 

www.spectrumnaturals.com

 

More interesting information:

 

 

" Gamma-linolenic Acid, (GLA/n-6s in EPO, Borage and Black currant)

may also prove to be an important component of weight-loss programs. "

Preliminary data suggests that this nutrient enhances weight loss by

stimulating fat metabolism and thus burning extra calories. "

 

 

 

" Animal studies suggest that both EPA and GLA may slow the progress

of the kidney disease glomerulonephritis, and may help patients

avoid dialysis.

 

Finally, there is evidence that these essential fatty acids may be

useful in the treatment of certain disorders of the central nervous

system. "

There are reports that both EPA and GLA affect schizophrenia. ]

Furthermore, EPA may help in cases of manic-depressive illness, and

GLA in cases of hyperactivity in children. "

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