Health Benefits

 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOCKEYE SALMON OIL

Sockeye Salmon oil contains omega 3 fatty acids- an excellent source to boost HDL (the Good cholesterol) up in your blood. Omega 3 fatty acids in salmon oil, indeed is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can only be supplied by food sources. A study chaired by Gary J. Nelson, Ph.D., of the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's Western Human Nutrition Research Center in San Francisco, showed that HDL increased by 10% by just eating 20 days of a high salmon diet!
There is no debate that everyone wants to have a healthy life. Some things related to our health are beyond our control but having a healthy diet, certainly is. At all stages of life, we have an opportunity to make healthy choices. Recommended daily intake of Omega- 3 is vital to overall health and well - being. From childhood to adolescence to adulthood to retirement

Health benefits linked to omega-3 fatty acids found in sockeye salmon oil:

• Cardiovascular and heart disease
• Helps as Anti-inflammatory effects
• Helps with bone problem
• Reduces skin disorders
• Healthy brain function
• Anti-depressant
• Reduced Incidence of premature delivery
• Reduce asthma risk in children and boosts children’s behavior and concentration

Cardiovascular and heart disease
The American Heart Association reported that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce cardiovascular and heart disease risk. Although the mechanisms responsible for omega-3 fatty acids’ reduction of cardiovascular and heart disease risks are still being studied, research has shown:

• Lessen risk of sudden death and arrhythmia
• Lessen thrombosis (blood clot)
• Reduce triglyceride levels
• Decrease growth of atherosclerotic plaque
• Improve arterial heart health
• Lower blood pressure, less heart stress
• Overall decrease in heart disease

A recent study revealed that eating fish could significantly reduce a man's risk of sudden death from a heart attack. The study, supported by the US National Institute of Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, found that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish are strongly associated with a reduced risk of sudden death among men without evidence of prior cardiovascular disease. (New England Journal of Medicine, April 11, 2002)

Anti-inflammatory Effect
According to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition Dec, 2002 (“Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases”, Simopoulos AP), there have been a number of preliminary clinical trials assessing the benefits of dietary supplementation with fish oils in several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases in humans including rheumatoid arthritis. Some patients taking omega-3 supplements (often at about 2 to 3 grams per day) report less joint pain and morning stiffness.

Help for Bones
A study conducted at the Purdue University, Indiana and published in the Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2001 (“Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Skeletal Health”), presents information that omega-3 fatty acids reduced the symptoms of certain bone/joint diseases in humans.

Reduces skin disorders
Skin disorders such as psoriasis have been shown to improve by supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids from fish oils. Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) inhibits the production of these inflammatory compounds. Fish oil can improve the health of skin, nails and hair. Proper skin care depends on proper nutrition.

Healthy Brain Function
It has been reported that omega-3 fatty acids are needed for normal brain development in babies. Also, a study at Purdue University (Journal of Physiology & Behavior, April/May, 2003) showed that boys with attention deficit disorder who had lower levels of omega-3 fats in their brains had more behavioral problems. Studies are underway to see if omega-3 supplements can improve the boys' behavior. The researchers advise adding more fish into children's diets until more is known about the long-term safety of supplements.

Anti-depression
In a study involving 20 people with recurrent depression, researchers studied the effects of a specific omega-3 fatty acid, known as E-EPA. After four weeks, six of 10 patients receiving E-EPA - but only one of 10 receiving placebo - had significantly reduced symptoms of depression, according to lead author Boris Nemets, MD, a researcher at Ben Gurian University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. His study appeared in the March 2002 issue of American Journal of Psychiatry. Another study supporting anti-depression benefits of omega-3 fats can be found in the Archives of General Psychiatry (“A Dose-Ranging Study of the Effects of E-EPA in Patients With Ongoing Depression Despite Apparently Adequate Treatment With Standard Drugs”, Peet, M., Oct 2002) Both studies used fish oil supplements.

Reduced Incidence of Premature Delivery
Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) from fish oils are of major importance for proper nutrition during pregnancy, not only for fetal development but for the mother as well.
women can safely benefit from omega-3 intake early in their pregnancy and take advantage from the many positive effects omega-3 fatty acids offer. Pregnant women should consider the intake of omega-3 oils during and after pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery, promote an easier birth, reduce the possibility of their child developing allergies, and to assist the baby's brain and eye health. Benefits to the mother may include prevention of prenatal and postnatal depression and the reassurance that she is giving her baby a healthy start in life.

Reduces Asthma risk in children and boosts Children’s behavior and concentration
Taking fish oil supplement or eating fish during pregnancy can reduce the risk of asthma in children born to mothers with a history of the condition. Researchers found that a daily dose of fish oil improves children’s behavior and concentration. Children need a balanced supply of essential fatty acids, in particular omega 3 and omega 6. Found in oily fish and fish oil supplement, omega 3 is essential to the development of the brain, eye and the nervous system. A series of trials have shown the supplement can raise the performance of children of all ages and abilities in a range of skills.