Michael christoph7 hw499-10-unit4project

Michael christoph7 hw499-10-unit4project

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  Fish Oils, Omega3 Oils, and Your Health By Michael Christopher Kaplan University HW499-01
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  What are Omega3 Oils? Essential fatty acids which cannot be manufactured by the body Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s) Include Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
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  Benefits of FishOils In one study, prescription of 4 grams per day of fish oils resulted in a 45% reduction in triglycerides and a 50% reduction in Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL). Changes in High-Density Lipoproteins were insignificant. Results such as these show why fish oils are recommended to reduce the risk for Heart Disease (McKenney, et al).
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  Benefits of Omega3 Oils Lowering cholesterol levels Lowering high blood pressure Reducing the risk for Diabetes There are many other benefits of Omega 3 oils such as those found in fish oil (umm.edu). These include:
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  Benefits of Omega3 Oils There are many other benefits of Omega 3 oils such as those found in fish oil (umm.edu). These include: Decreased Inflammation Decreased Menstrual pain Reduced bone loss Fewer symptoms of depression
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  Benefits of Omega3 Oils (continued) Less incidence of bipolar disorder Treatment of skin disorders Reduced symptoms of asthma Reduced risk for cancer (umm.edu)
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  Dietary Recommendations Forhealthy adults with no history of heart disease: The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish at least 2 times per week. For adults with coronary heart disease: The AHA recommends an omega-3 fatty acid supplement (as fish oils), 1 gram daily of EPA and DHA. For adults with high cholesterol levels: The AHA recommends an omega-3 fatty acid supplement (as fish oils), 2 - 4 grams daily of EPA and DHA.
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  Dietary Recommendations (children)There is no established dose for children Omega-3 fatty acids are used in some infant formulas Fish oil capsules should not be used in children except under the direction of a health care provider.
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  Precautions Dietary supplementsshould be taken under the supervision of a professional health care provider Fish oil may cause gas, bloating, belching, or diarrhea in some individuals High doses of Omega 3 fatty acids may increase the risk of bleeding (umm.edu)
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  Interactions If youare currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use omega-3 fatty acid supplements, without first talking to your health care provider: Blood thinning medications Diabetes medications Cyclosporine Topical steroids Statin drugs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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  Other Sources of Omega 3 Oils Alpha linolenic content, grams per tablespoon* Olive Oil 0.1 Walnuts, English 0.7 Soybean Oil 0.9 Canola Oil 1.3 Walnut Oil 1.4 Flaxseed 2.2 Flaxseed Oil 8.5 *(Williams, 2010)
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  References Williams, Melvin, Nutrition for health, fitness & sport (2010). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Omega 3 Fatty Acids (NA), retrieved Jan 31, 2011 from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm McKenney, James, Sica, Domenic, Prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia , American Journal of Health, Vol. 64 Issue 6, p595-605