06/05/2013
OMEGA-3's!
omega-3 fatty acids
What can high-omega-3 foods do for you?
Reduce inflammation throughout your body
Keep your blood from clotting excessively
Maintain the fluidity of your cell membranes
lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides)
circulating in the bloodstream
decrease platelet aggregation, preventing excessive blood clotting
inhibit thickening of the arteries by decreasing endothelial cells' production
of a platelet-derived growth factor (the lining of the arteries is composed of
endothelial cells)
increase the activity of another chemical derived from endothelial cells
(endothelium-derived nitric oxide), which causes arteries to relax and dilate
reduce the production of messenger chemicals called cytokines, which are
involved in the inflammatory response associated with atherosclerosis
reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body's ability to respond to
insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate
food intake, body weight and metabolism, and is expressed primarily by
adipocytes (fat cells)
help prevent cancer cell growth
What conditions or symptoms indicate a need for more high-omega-3 foods?
Depression
Cardiovascular Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Fatigue
Dry, itchy skin
Brittle hair and nails
Inability to concentrate
Joint pain
Happy Wednesday!! :)
