Monthly Archives: April 2007

Fish OIl: Fish Oil Lowers Blood Vessel Inflammation

Blood vessel inflammation (BVI), according to the latest research, is a key independent risk factor for heart disease. According to many scientists, it is just as important as either high cholesterol or high triglycerides. So you better not have high levels of C-reactive protein or interleukin-6. They are widely used, but little known to the [...]

Omega 3: Foods Containing Omega 3

Omega 3 foods should be a major part of everyone’s diet. Why? The answer’s simple. Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), have been found to prevent or relieve heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, certain cancers, emphysema, asthma, ADHD, depression and a whole host of serious health problems. [...]

Fish Oil, Diabetes and Hypertension

Two out of three diabetics also have hypertension or high blood pressure. Together, they’re a deadly combination, greatly increasing the risk of nerve disease, vision and kidney problems, heart disease and stroke. In order to put less stress on the heart and not make it work too hard, diabetics are warned to keep their blood [...]