The Vitamin D Conference just finished in Victoria was nothing short of spectacular. On the bus into Victoria, I met a representative from the National Cancer Institute whose job was simple: her bosses at the NIH wanted to know if they should fund the flood of grant requests about vitamin D. Given the quality of the papers presented, I can’t imagine her answer was anything but yes.

Dr. Tony Norman and Dr. Roger Bouillon, the conference organizers, had to choose from over 300 submissions from scientists around the world. The venerable Dr. Bouillon did not try to back off his recent widely quoted warning that more than a billion people in the world are vitamin D deficient. Both men did a great job balancing presentations on vitamin D nutrition, vitamin D basic science, and the patentable vitamin D analogs sought by drug companies. Of course, I thought more time should have been devoted to vitamin D nutrition but Dr. Norman pointed out that more time was devoted to vitamin D nutrition than ever before. Like Dr. Norman, I am unable to comment on all the presentations that merited it, or this newsletter would be 50 pages long.

Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, who fired Dr. Michael Holick from one of his professorships several years ago after Holick wrote a book saying God knew what she was doing when she created sunlight, gave the Plenary Lecture. Wisely, Dr. Gilchrest overwhelmed the audience with graphic pictures of invasive skin cancer to support her argument that sunlight is evil. Of course, it’s harder to show pictures of invasive colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and the 15 other internal cancers caused by sunlight deprivation.

However, Dr. Gilchrest is changing her mind. George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything.” Dr. Gilchrest is changing her mind – not about the evils of sunlight – about vitamin D. She is in the process of admitting that this miraculous substance has benefits beyond bone.

Two years ago, she dismissed any concerns about vitamin D with a “take a multivitamin if you are concerned.” Now she believes the Food and Nutrition Board needs to consider raising both the Adequate Intake recommendations (how much one should take every day) as well as the Upper Level (the amount one can take on your own, without being under a doctor’s care, and without fear of toxicity). My compliments to Dr. Gilchrest.

Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari did a wonderful job, not just presenting her data that optimal vitamin D blood levels need to be at least 40 ng/ml, but for presenting Dr. Ed Giovannucci’s data (who had to cancel for personal reasons). Dr. Bischoff-Ferrari reminded us that periodontal disease in inversely related to vitamin D blood levels. She also reminded us that there is strong scientific evidence that vitamin D improves neuromuscular performance in older people.

Dr. Bischoff-Ferrari then presented Dr. Giovannucci’s data that one reduces your risk of all cancers about 17% for every 10 ng/ml of vitamin D in your blood. For cancer of the digestive system, the risk reduction is 43%. His data indicates all Americans should be taking about 2,000 IU per day and some Americans need even more to minimize cancer risk. No one know where the curve flattens out; that is, no one knows how much further cancer reduction one gets from 20, 30, or 40 ng/ml incremental increases in blood levels.

Dr. Robert Heaney presented by video hookup and made his quiet but powerful case that about 75% of American women are vitamin D deficient (levels less than 35 ng/ml), that about 3,000 units a day are needed to bring 95 % of the population out of the deficient range, and that 10,000 units a day is the safe upper limit. (This does not mean you should take 10,000 units per day, it means scientists should be able to study 10,000 unit daily doses without the bureaucratic difficulty they now encounter).

Dr. Kimball, working with Dr. Reinhold Vieth, presented data that children (age 10 -17) only increased their average blood level by 11 ng/ml when given 14,000 units per week for eight weeks and that such dosing was safe.

Dr. Hollis presented evidence in Victoria that levels of at least 40 ng/ml are required to normalize the enzyme kinetics of vitamin D. [When I say vitamin D blood levels, I'm referring to 25(OH)D levels; Bruce is studying actual vitamin D levels (cholecalciferol) as well as 25(OH)D levels]. Dr. Hollis continues giving pregnant and lactating South Carolina women about 4,000 to 6,000 units a day in an ongoing study. We predict easier pregnancies and less depression in the moms – lower prenatal and perinatal mortality, fewer birth defects, fewer infections, less diabetes, less psychiatric illness, less asthma, stronger bones, and higher IQs in the children.

Dr. Hathcock did a great job reviewing the evidence that doses below 10,000 units per day have never been shown to be toxic and that 10,000, not 2,000, units per day should be the Upper Limit. He, like so many others, urged the Food and Nutrition Board to revise their outdated recommendations. Moreover, I understand from knowledgeable people at the conference that the Food and Nutrition Board is planning to do just that!

Dr. Dixon presented fascinating evidence that high vitamin D blood levels prevent sunburn! Of course, it makes sense. When vitamin D levels are low, the skin stays as white as it can to make as much vitamin D as it can, just in case you ignore Dr. Gilchrest’s advice. When vitamin D levels are high, the skin rapidly tans to prevent excessive vitamin D skin production. A number of people have emailed me that observation: now that their levels are high, they tan very quickly. I’ve noticed the same thing.

Dr. Marie Demay presented her basic science research that vitamin D is involved in hair follicles. I loved her talk although she’s a scientist and I’m a psychiatrist so I didn’t understand much of what she said. However, I’ve always thought that vitamin D will really take off once science shows it’s involved in any of three things: sex, athletic performance, or hair growth. In Victoria, we saw evidence for neuromuscular (athletic) performance and hair growth.

Dr. Cedric Garland recounted how, 26 years ago, he and his brother Frank first thought about the relationship between vitamin D and colon cancer. The brothers, together with colleague Ed Gorham, were the first to provide epidemiological evidence that vitamin D deficiency is involved in numerous cancers. Their seminal 1980 paper is going to be reprinted, a well-deserved honour. (Int J Epidemiol. 1980 Sep;9(3):227-31).

Dr. Thadhani and his group from Harvard reviewed their recent discovery that calcitriol and similar drugs increase survival in patients with renal failure. He also presented evidence that renal failure patients have profound deficiencies of both calcitriol and vitamin D and their vitamin D deficiency is not corrected by giving calcitriol or its analogs, which is the current practice.

Of course, Dr. Robert Modlin stole the show when he reported on his research just published in Science that vitamin D may be, in effect, a powerful antibiotic. For the first time, the UCLA group showed that when researchers add vitamin D to African American blood, their blood makes more of the natural antibiotics that humans rely on the fight infection. Dr. Adrian Martineau, from the Imperial College in London, followed Modlin and showed vitamin D helped fight tuberculosis, probably from increasing these same natural antibiotics. Science has discovered more than 200 of these naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides; they are especially prevalent in the upper and lower respiratory tract; at least one inactivates the influenza virus. Let’s not forget that two other groups have also recently shown the antibiotic potential of vitamin D. (Science. 2006 Mar 24;311(5768):1770-3, J Immunol. 2004 Sep 1;173(5):2909-12, FASEB J. 2005 Jul;19(9):1067-77, J Virol. 1986 Dec;60(3):1068-74).

Dr. Lu presented evidence that the vitamin D content of fish is much less than previously thought, including mackerel. Salmon is OK but the vitamin D almost disappears when the salmon is fried.

Dr. Hardin, from Columbia University, presented evidence that blood levels above 50 ng/ml should help patients with lupus. A group from the University of Manchester presented the mechanism by which vitamin D should reduce arteriosclerosis. A group from the University of Chicago presented evidence that vitamin D should not only prevent colon cancer, but help treat it as well. Dr. Robert Scragg of the University of Auckland presented evidence that ethnic differences in vitamin D levels explain a significant proportion of the reason African Americans are more hypertensive than whites. The group from San Diego presented evidence that vitamin D deficiency is intimately involved in breast, colon, and ovarian cancer.

A group from the University of Manitoba presented evidence that one-month-old infants tolerate 2,000 units of vitamin a day for three months quite well without any evidence of adverse effects. A group from Wake Forest University demonstrated that higher vitamin D levels were associated with better neuromuscular (athletic) performance in older Americans (should help younger Americans too). A group from the University of Amsterdam showed that the increased risk of falling from vitamin D deficiency is much worse in people with a common genetic variation of the vitamin D receptor. Dr. Chen presented evidence that plain old vitamin D should prevent prostate cancer.

Dr. Barsony, of Georgetown University, presented evidence that low blood sodium is a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency and that such deficiencies may not be able to be corrected until the low blood sodium is corrected. Dr. Barsony really thought outside the box to discover this potentially very important clinical finding. Dr. Godar presented evidence that young Americans, not just older Americans, are not getting much vitamin D from sunlight. Dr. Taylor showed evidence that a significant number of young children have a previously undetected form of vitamin D in their blood. (Sunlight triggers the creation of a number of different versions of vitamin D in the skin, that’s why it’s risky to avoid the sun and only depend on oral vitamin D.) Dr. Patel and a group from the University of Manchester announced evidence that vitamin D deficiency may be involved in inflammatory polyarthritis.

Dr. Grant was involved in six presentations; the most interesting was his replication of a 1937 finding that squamous cell skin cancer reduces one’s risk for a number of internal cancers. That’s why I used to be so happy when my dermatologist found a squamous cell cancer on my skin. However, now that I maintain my level at about 60 ng/ml, he hasn’t been able to find any new ones.

Dr. Bulmer and his group from the Royal Victoria Infirmatory produced evidence that vitamin D may play a role in allowing fertilized ova to implant in the uterus and thus enhance fertility. Dr. Reichrath presented evidence that transplant recipients are at a high risk for vitamin D deficiency and that 50,000 units once a month may be the most practical way of ensuring sufficiency. Dr. Selby from the University of Manchester found the same problem in patients with chronic pancreatitis. A group from the University of Tennessee found the same problem in African Americans with heart failure. A group from Norway confirmed that cancer patients do better if they are diagnosed when vitamin D levels are the highest.

Finally, the Australian group headed by Dr. Darryl Eyles and Dr. John McGrath continue to present their convincing evidence (confirmed at this meeting by Dr. Abreu and a group from France) that profound maternal vitamin D deficiency in mammals causes permanent brain damage in their offspring. The racial implication of their work is overwhelming because most of the women in the USA who are profoundly deficient are African American. Are African Americans more likely to be born brain damaged than whites? Would pennies worth of vitamin D improve the disparate prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal outcome in African Americans? The sad fact is that McGrath’s and Eyles’ work will continue to be ignored because our society has no way to rationally discuss, assimilate, or act on such racially charged scientific discoveries.

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1.Health benefits omega 3 offer during pregnancy – Doctors recommend pregnant women to start omega3 supplements from the beginning of third trimester. This besides helping in proper fetal brain development also helps in preventing miscarriages, premature births and low birth weights.

2.Brain and nervous system development – Omega-3 fatty acids are responsible for good mental health by helping nerve cells to communicate well with each other. Any in-consistency between them could result in mood swings and recurrence of depression, anxiety, etc. These fats are responsible for increasing the comprehension and vocabulary skills.

3.Cardiovascular advantages – Consumption of these essential fats result in reduced levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and increased levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, resulting in low total cholesterol levels. These fast are very helpful for people suffering from diabetes as they help in reducing the triglycerides circulating in the blood. They also help in keeping blood pressure under control.

4.Protection from heart attacks and strokes – Clogging of arteries is the most common reason of heart attack and stokes. Blood thinning properties of omega3 fatty acids does not let plaque buildup on arterial walls, thus giving us protection from attacks.

5.Prevention and cure of cancer – Breast, colon and prostate cancer are the three most common forms of cancer. Regular intake of omega3 fats stops the conversion of normal healthy cell to a cancerous mass. They also help curing cancer by inhibiting the unwanted and uncontrolled cell growth and by destroying the cancerous cells.

6.Relief from pain– Anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 regulate your body’s inflammation cycle. This reduces joint stiffness, prevents and relieves pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and dysmenorrhea.

Like, I said in the beginning health benefits of omega 3 are huge. But a word of caution here, these benefits can be reaped if a high quality omega-3 source is taken regularly.

To achieve the maximum health benefits omega 3 provides, follow these simple yet effective tips while laying your hand on best fish oil supplement –

1. It should be fresh and should not contain any rancid or artificial fragrance.

2. It should be pure, have less levels of toxins – molecular distillation process should be used to filter out all unwanted and harmful toxins.

3. It should have high DHA to EPA ratio, 1000mg of gel should contain at least 250 mg of DHA and 120 mg of EPA.

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In fact, you would definitely see her going to the doctor’s clinic often just to make sure that she’s taking care of her baby the way any expectant mother should. Here’s a tip for you: you can also pamper your baby by taking DHA during pregnancy.

What Is DHA?

DHA is a type of omega3 fatty acid that is usually found in the food that you eat, such as fish, meat, eggs, canola and olive oil, and walnuts. It plays a significant role in the development and function of your baby’s brain.

If your doctor has not told you yet, DHA actually comprises 1/3 of the total weight of the brain of your baby. So you understand why you have to really increase the amount of DHA that you consume.

More Reasons to Take DHA

There are also plenty of other reasons why you should take DHA during pregnancy. For one, according to studies, four-year-old children whose mothers drank fish oil supplements during their pregnancy scored higher in IQ tests than the other kids whose moms never knew what DHA is.

What’s more, the kids will have longer attention spans, and they would have excellent memory retention and focus. You could also consider them as advanced in learning and in years.

In fact, by the time your baby is already in his or her sixth month, his or her ability can already be compared to a kid who is on his or her ninth month.

The benefits of the DHA will not stop the moment that you give birth to your child.

If you’re going to consume it while you’re breast-feeding your baby, you can expect your baby to have an IQ that is 6 to 10 points higher than those who have been bottled or formula-fed by their mothers.

You can also take advantage of DHA. Do you know that a lot of moms would experience post-natal blues? You can attribute this to a lot of factors, such as raging hormones and the stress of being an inexperienced mother.

Regardless, you are prone to developing serious depression. You surely don’t want to spend the first few months of being a new mother sulking in bed and crying for no reason.

It has been found out that DHA, along with EPA, have therapeutic effects. This means that they can actually make you feel a lot calmer. You will also have fewer mood swings.

Medically proven omega3 or fish oil supplement benefits are enormous; let us discuss top 5 medically proven ones

1. Benefits during pregnancy: Omega 3 fatty acids are important not only for the baby but for the health of mother too. For baby it helps in brain, eye and nervous system development, better hand/eye co-ordination, lesser sleep disturbances, etc. And for mother it reduces the risk of postpartum depression, prevent miscarriages, reduce chances of having cesarean, premature and low weight births. This is the reason, pregnant women are recommended on rich omega 3 diet from first trimester.

2. Neurobehavioral advantages: Studies have proved that a large portion of human brain is made up of DHA omega 3 fat, and lower levels of this essential fat results in various mental an well as emotional ailments like Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, ADD, etc. It is also proven that high levels of these fats increase retaining, concentrating, comprehending skills.

3. Prevention and cure of cancer: Uncontrolled growth of body cells result in cancer. Research have proved that omega 3 fats work in 3 ways to give protection from breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men they stops the unrestrained growth of the cells, inhibits conversion of normal healthy cell to cancerous mass and kills the cancerous cells.

4. Relief from Pain: Because of anti-inflammatory properties of omega3 fats, it is found to be very helpful in reducing pain in situations like Arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). It is also known to reduce morning stiffness in joints.

5. Prevention and cure of Heart issues: Regular intake of omega 3 supplements decreases the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood stream. Their blood thinning properties prevents the plaque to build up on arterial walls thus protects from heart attacks and strokes. It is also proven that they keep blood pressure under control.

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Acupuncture and phytotherapy help pregnant women get through their pregnancy more easily, but especially they help fetus develop harmoniously by revigorating mother’s body and metabolism and by improving her immune functions. They also treat pregnancy-related complications, such as: risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, toxemia of pregnancy , preecclampsia, respiratory viroses, urinary infections, iron-deficiency anemia, etc. There are no side effects or contraindications; the acupuncturist will merely avoid to stimulate certain acupoints.

It Cleanses and Detoxifies the Body

One of the benefits that may be derived from traditional therapies during pregnancy is cleansing and detoxification of the body. In its life, the human body accumulates cell residues (deposits of dead cells and toxins) in its tissues, a process impairing the organic activity and causing fatigue, immune deficiencies, metabolic disorders, etc. Acupuncture and phytotherapy improve mother’s health by eliminating these deposits; thus, they make it possible for a fetus to develop in a clean healthy body.

It Reinvigorates the Body and It Improves Mother’s Immunity

Hormonal changes and adjustment of the body to pregnancy cause general fatigue. Very many pregnant women hardly cope with their daily activities, especially if they have to carry on with their professional activity during pregnancy. These states of asthenia are treated by a combination of acupuncture sessions with reinvigorating effects and certain medicinal herbs with tonifying and revitalizing effects that improve the activity of the central nervous system and of the muscular system. At the same time, they improve the immune functions and protect the body against the action of the pathogen agents from the environment: viruses, bacteria, sun radiations, toxins and pollution.

It Ameliorates Pains and Sickness

In medical practice, acupuncture is often employed to relieve pains. Activation of certain acupoints stimulates the endorphin secretion, a neurotransmitter with strong analgesic action. In combination with certain herbs, the effects of the endorphins are directed to make human psychic relax and to soothe the pains in the backbone or in other areas of the body. Sickness sensations are reduced by equilibrating the energy centres that coordinate the activity of the digestive system.

It Treats Depression and Anxiety

As they tonify the nervous system, normalize the endocrine activity, equilibrate the psychic life and revitalize the body, acupuncture and phytotherapy fight depression and anxiety. The treatment also helps prevent post-partum depression, a disorder that occurs on the background of the hormonal changes in the body and of the body’s exhaustion following child delivery. The acupuncturist will also accelerate secretion of serotonin (the hormone of happiness), a neurotransmitter involved in the activity of the central nervous system, which plays a major part in maintaining the psycho-affective balance and in preventing depression and anxiety.

It Regulates Blood Pressure

The hormonal changes trigger blood pressure disorders. Therefore, during pregnancy, there may occur suffocation sensations, palpitations, arrhythmias and a raised blood pressure. Stabilization of blood pressure will prevent preecclampsia.

It Fights Migraines and Effects of Stress

Stress has a harmful effect upon the body, impairing mother’s and fetus’ organic activity, disrupting the metabolic changes, darkening the cognitive activities and overworking the nervous system. Together with the hormonal changes, these physiological processes frequently cause migraines during pregnancy. They may be treated by normalizing the oxygenation and the cerebral, organic and tissular vascularisation as well as by increasing the serotonin production (neurotransmitter that also coordinates dilation of capillaries and permeability of the small vessels).

It Prevents and Treats Edemas. It Controls Body Weight

In the last months of pregnancy, suddenly or within one or two weeks appears the edema – a painless swelling, caused by accumulation of serous liquid in organs and tissues. In most of the cases it appears in the lower limbs or in the hands. Adipose tissue deposits are a frequent characteristic with pregnancy manifestations. Depending on food regimes, hydration, physical activity and health condition, a woman will gain more or less kilograms. Edema is prevented and treated by improving lymphatic drainage, metabolic processes and renal functions. In order to control body weight, we shall act at energy level upon the centres regulating appetite, assimilation of food and use of the alimentary nutrients in the body so that mother’s body should assimilate the necessary amount of nutrients from food in the most efficient way possible.

In Post-Partum Period, It Helps Mother Recover

Acupuncture and phytotherapy speed up the processes of tissular and organic regeneration; they also make possible a quicker post-partum recovery, both in the case of natural births and in the case of caesarian section. There have also been very good results in lactation stimulation, mastitis prevention, diminishing the flow of post-partum metrorrhages; in stabilizing the hormonal secretions and normalization of menstruation.

Fish based oil also helps in the development of brain tissues during the fetal stages. During this stage of development, fish oil can also contribute to the health of retina and also reduce muscular degeneration. Fish based oil also prevents serious pregnancy complications such as premature labor and low birth weight and regular intake of fish oil supplements during pregnancy could help prevent port partum depression.

For adults, omega-3 improves memory, focus and reasoning. You could say that one of the benefits of fish oil supplements is it helps keep your mind young and healthy. On the other hand, children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will also benefit by having their psychiatric disorder reduced thanks to fish based oil.

A number of benefits of fish based oil supplements can be seen by studying Greenland Eskimos, a community known to have a diet consisting mainly of fish. There have never been any significant depression rates reported from Greenland Eskimos. The Japanese are also fond of fish, and they have a very low depression rate, especially when compared to their Western counterparts.

Besides lowering the risk of depression, fish oil based supplements also help prevent other psychological illnesses. According to University of Sheffield’s Psychiatry Department, omega-3 may help alleviate bipolar disorder and even psychosis.

Perhaps the biggest reason why fish based oil supplements have become popular in the Western world is because it is said to reduce heart diseases and heart-related illnesses. Studies have shown a large number of Americans have heart illnesses. The biggest benefits of fish based oil supplements are its ability to reduce triglyceride levels in the body.

Triglyceride is a type of fat commonly attributed to heart disease. Fish based oil reduces triglyceride which helps in the prevention of heart attacks, irregular heart beat and stroke. Taking fish oil based supplements regularly also lowers blood pressure.

Aside from the omega-3 fatty acid, there are two more types of acid found in fish based oil supplements that provides benefits to the body’s health. These acids are: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

EPA is believed to posses anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory agents found in fish oil supplements may reduce painful conditions such as arthritis.

Some studies also suggest that omega-3 can help in the prevention of cancer, particularly breast, colon and prostate cancer. The omega-3 fatty acids stop healthy cells from mutating into cancer cells while causing cancer cells to die.

Of course a lot of people remain skeptic of the benefits of fish oil supplements and chalk it up as another type of alternative medicine. While some studies are still being conducted to either prove or disprove some claims of fish oil’s health boosting properties, many scientific studies have already concluded that a diet rich in fish is good for the body.

Pregnancy is a very special moment for the mother to bond with the child she is carrying and no doubt will always be remembered as a unique experience. However, it is also a time of great physical change as the mother’s body is adapted to cover the growth of another human being in it. Along with the physical changes are the emotional changes and fluctuations in their body undergoes dramatic physiological changes.

As the pregnancy progresses, the stomach increases the production of hormonal changes, the center of gravity changes and biomechanical adaptations continue. The joints are suffering under the growing burden of pain and muscle to increased load.

Pregnancy massage can relieve anxiety and these should be considered for all pregnant women are the benefits as far and wide.

What is pregnancy massage?

It’s just pregnancy Massage During Pregnancy. It is also commonly referred to as prenatal massage.

It differs from “normal” massage in various ways.

• Pregnancy massage therapist needs to have specialized knowledge of the pregnant female body

• The massage is given with great care to ensure no damage can be caused to the baby

• The intensity of the massage is reduced and there is great sensitivity to the mother of feedback.

• The position of the body of the mother during the massage is different. It is usually the woman of his hand, while at the front or the back once in a while it is permissible to change to ensure no harm to mother or child.

Stress Relief

Pregnancy is often a time of stress, both emotionally and physically. The mother is constantly worrying about such issues as the status of her unborn child, the act of giving birth, her body changing, becoming a parent, etc. The last thing you want is having to deal with her back pain and other aches and pains associated with being pregnant.

Prenatal massage helps to de-stress. The experience is relaxing and soothing and caring, and also offers a break from your routine. This allows both body and mind to enjoy a respite from the daily cycle of treating pain and the pressures and pains of pregnancy.

Muscle Relief

During pregnancy, the mother will experience regular instances of cramps and tightening of the muscles with tension, stiffness and the presence of knots. Massage is well known to relieve all these conditions in muscular athletes and similar results can also be found in pregnancy, although the massage technique is obviously modified.

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Omega3 is an essential fatty acid that your body needs to function well, but sadly cannot manufacture; hence, you get it through your foods and by supplementation.

4 important benefits of omega 3 oil include:

#1. Memory – Studies show that regular intake of omega 3 helps to enhance your brain functions such as learning, concentration and memory. Some people have the erroneous belief that it is only old people that need something to boost their memory; that is not correct because studies have shown that each one of us needs to do so. Omega 3 benefits include helping to reduce your rate of forgetfulness now and reducing your risk of dementia in the future.

#2. Women’s health – Another area you will notice the benefits of omega 3 oil is in women’s health; it is helpful for pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) such as stomach cramps. It also prevents post natal depression if taken regularly during pregnancy; studies show that it is helpful in preventing miscarriage, preterm and painful labor.

#3. Colds and flu – If you are always vulnerable to colds and flu, then this is one of the omega 3 benefits that will interest you. It helps to boost your immune system, thereby enabling your body to fight off infections and diseases such as colds, cough, flu and allergies.

#4. Joints and arthritis pains – The inflammatory properties of omega3 are helpful for the alleviation of joints pains and the pains/stiffness associated with arthritis.

In order to maximize these benefits of omega 3 oil without risking toxic poisoning, you need to take fish oil supplements that are purified by molecular distillation. This is the only way you can be sure that the toxins have been removed from the oil.

Also, ensure that the supplements contain at least 250mg of dha per 1000mg of fish oil capsule. This is important because although omega 3 benefits are derived from epa and dha, dha is more important; it is recommended that its amount of dha in a a capsule of fishoil supplement should be double that of epa.

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Pregnancy is an ensemble of risk factors. With a living being in you, your body goes through lot of changes and these variations may have an impact on your body. There are increasing chances of you having high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, liver disease and many more. These all can be avoided by doing some yoga asanas and breathing exercises which would help in having smooth delivery. But before doing any of these exercises consult your doctor.

Yoga helps in avoiding high blood pressure and also tries to control your weight. Breathing exercise is very easy and can be easily done and one should avoid too many jerks and jumping in this condition. Some of the poses or asanas which pregnant ladies can do are Mountain yoga pose – beneficial for inciting strength, relaxing and providing strength, Triangle Yoga Pose- stretching your spine, tones up your spinal nerves, helps in your digestive system, Warrior yoga pose – which includes warrior I and warrior II, Standing side stretch – good for your stomach, arms and legs, Standing spread leg forward bend and Forward bend yoga exercise, Hero yoga pose, Cat pose, Fish pose, Headstand, Tree yoga pose and many more including Corpse pose.

DHA which is an abbreviation of Docosahexaenoic acid and it is the most important component of omega 3; the others are EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DPA (Docosapentaenoic acid). Studies show that the many benefits of omega3 are basically derived form dha and epa; however, dha is more important because it can be turned into epa by your body if the need arises but the reverse is impossible.

what is DHA used for?

Research shows that it is beneficial for brain related conditions such as depression, mood swings, Alzheimer’s, ADD and ADHD; its deficiency has also been linked to these conditions. This is because your brain is 60% fats and half of this fat is dha.

Regular consumption of this fatty acid will help to enhance your learning abilities, concentration and memory; that is why people with dementia and children with autism have found it very helpful in alleviating their conditions. When taken regularly, it also helps to increase IQ in children. If you are always feeling depressed and moody, dha will help to improve your mood and make you a happier person.

If you are a woman asking, what is DHA used for? Listen to this: studies have shown that regular consumption of omega 3 supplements by women during pregnancy helps to reduce their risks of post partum depression.

It is not good for the mother alone, it also enhances the overall development of the fetus especially the brain; it also helps to prevent preterm, miscarriage and stillborn. It is found to help to prevent the baby from developing allergies in the future.

DHA is also used to keep your heart in good health; it helps to reduce bad cholesterol, high blood pressure and triglycerides.

How can you get it?

The best source of dha is fish because plants do not contain it; however eating too much fish is dangerous because of the risk of toxic poisoning. Fish contain toxins such as mercury and other contaminants because of pollutions in the oceans.

Hence, the best way to get dha omega3 is by supplementation; but you have to make sure that the supplements are purified by molecular distillation. This is the only method that removes the toxins for the oil.

Now that you have the answer to the question: what is DHA used for? I hope you will endeavour to take pure fish oil supplements regularly.

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CoQ10 is a natural substance produced by the body and found in every cell. It’s primary function is the production of energy at the cellular level, but it also has very strong antioxidant properties. As such, it can prevent or repair damage done by free radicals (chemically imbalanced molecules which scavenge and damage nearby cells).

Prenatal Supplementation Reduces Risk of Complications
Studies all over the world have shown that women who took supplemental coQ10 throughout their pregnancies had less occurrence of complications. In January 2009 the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics reported on one of those studies, in which 197 women participated. Complications including high blood pressure were observed in more than 25% of the women who had been taking placebos, while only 14.4% of the women taking 200mg daily of coQ10.

May Help Treat and Prevent Breast Cancer
The possible link between coQ10 deficiency and cancer has been under investigation for more than two decades. An increasing body of research not only confirms the link, but suggests that supplemental coQ10 could play a role in both treatment and prevention of many forms of cancer, including breast cancer.

Some of the most important new research on how supplements can effect breast cancer, done by a group of scientists headquartered in Denmark, showed remarkable results from supplementation with a group of 32 high-risk breast cancer patients. The study report says six of the participants experienced partial tumor regression and none of the participants died during the study, though the expected number of deaths among the group was four.

Menopause: Symptom Relief During, Heart Protection After
The body’s ability to produce coenzyme Q10 decreases with age, but during and after menopause women may actually need more of it than ever. Increasing blood levels of the coenzyme can boost the production of energy and may relieve many menopause-related problems, including hot flashes, depression and migraine headaches.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women, and it’s known that a woman’s risk of heart disease increases sharply after menopause. Many studies suggest that supplements of the coenzyme may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in mature adults, and may even improve the functional capacity of the heart.

And at the same time dramatically increase the consumption of fish and fish oil sourced omega-3 fatty acids that provide all eight (8) omega-3’s involved in human nutrition.

If we do this we can reverse our path of degeneration and health loss and direct the chain of biochemical activities toward health, reducing our risk of  lifestyle diseases and maximizing our health, vigour and vitality.

The Standard American Diet(SAD) is truly sad! People have huge deficiencies / inadequacies of omega-3’s Essentially ninety odd percent are not getting enough.

 Many people go for weeks or even months without any fish or fish oil omega-3’s

This undermines both the structure and function of all the cells, tissue, organs and systems of the body. Increasing the risk of disease and shortening their life span.

 We get far too much of the bad fats omega-6′s and far too little omega-3’s

 Omega-3’s are critical right at conception.

Primary building block of developing babies Brain and Central Nervous System.

They are fundamental building block of the extremely high cellular growth.

A 2005 study in UK showed that in mother’s with asthma, Omega-3′s status during pregnancy affects child’s risk of asthma.  When mom’s Omega-3′s are high, the child risk of asthma is low.

Another study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows Omega-3’s reduce the risk of exercise induced asthma in athletes.

Proving the point that omega-3 fatty acids are critically to all cells, tissue, organs and systems of the body.

In fact, cells actually prefer omega-3 fatty acids. When they are plentiful our cells pick them up and use them preferentially over other fatty acids.

But as powerful and compelling as all this knowledge is the situation with our diet is scary and alarming. 

In the Brain and Central Nervous System, omega-3 fatty acids are both protective and corrective:

The Power of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

A key component of brain tissue and most abundant fatty acids.

Key building blocks of brain biochemistry / manufacture of neurons, neural pathways (memory).

Protective:– Protects brain tissue from modifications associated with Alzheimer’s, dementias, cognitive decline.2

Corrective:– Omega-3’s help and support regeneration of damaged brain tissue caused by Alzheimer’s related plaque. Restoring cognitive function – memory. 

Omega-3 influence behavior:

ADHD –supplementation with omega-3 significantly improved ADHD symptoms in children.  Similar studies have been done in the UK5.

Anger: – showed significant improvement in anger management in people subject to anger outbreaks3.

Great Benefits

Omega-3 fatty acids play key roles in the bodies natural inflammatory / anti-inflammatory balance.

Providing anti-inflammatory benefit.

Reduce inflammation associated with joint use / abuse (as in sports – injuries)

Reduce inflammation associated with Rheumatoid arthritis

Reduce inflammations in skin (psoriasis)

Reduce inflammation associated with auto-immune disorders / diseases such as Lupus.

Reduce inflammation in the bowel ,

Reduces inflammation at and within our cells.

There is a strong odor in it’s fruits and there is inner seed in every leaf, consuming the leaf can lead to human poisoning. For centuries Chinese people used both the seed and the leaf as herbal medicine, but modern researchers have discarded this and mainly focused attention on basic Ginkgo Biloba extract, derived from green leaves after being dried up.

There are as many as 40 odd materials available in Ginkgo Biloba tree, but just 2 out of those many can be of any benefit to human suffering, the 2 being terpenoids and flavonoids. Flavonoids are influential in antioxidant effects.

Reports have supported the same and say it helps protecting retina, blood vessels, heart muscle and nerves from damage. Terpenoids help increasing blood circulation by opening blood vessels and dipping the tackiness of platelets.

Flavonoids is a definite antioxidants which are immensely helpful in removing free radicals that float present in out bodies, these radicals possess threats to human health and can effect normal system functions.

The environment too has its share in causing damage to us (obviously we stand responsible for the current state of environment) like cigarette smoking, air pollution, radiation and ultraviolet rays shall have a telling effect on our bodies and these threatening free radicals can lead to heart diseases, cause aging, cancer, cell death & Alzheimer’s disease.

There are various studies being conducted across the globe to find the diseases that Ginkgo Biloba can be applied in. We know now that Ginkgo Biloba is useful in treating dementia, hair loss, circulatory problems and hair loss but researchers are trying to widen the scope of its benefits to alcoholism, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, blood vessel disorders, chronic rhinitis, atherosclerosis, hearing loss, high blood pressure, respiratory tract illnesses, concentration deficit hyperactivity disorder, asthma, cataracts, bronchial asthma, anti-rheumatic, migraine, high cholesterol, heart disease, labor induction, schizophrenia, congestive heart attack, coronary heart disease, menstrual pain, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, blood clots, freckle-removing, traumatic brain injury, neuropathy, cough, dermatitis, fatigue, hepatitis B, angina, genitourinary disorders, anxiety, mood disturbances, acute cerebral infarction, retinopathy, anti-bacterial, autoimmune disorders, oral cavity cancer, acidosis, anti-parasitic, diabetes, indigestion, allergies, anti-fungal, dysentery, breast disease, bronchitis, insomnia, varicose veins, skin sores, eczema, hypoxia, sepsis, scabies, ulcerative colitis, swelling, headache, seizures, thrombosis, heart attack and aging.

There exist few side effect but benefits will always out number side effects. Headaches and gas related discomfort may be experienced. Suppose you consume anti-depression drug (these are monoamine-oxidase inhibitors in character) then a negative counter reactions could be possible. You could be risking some kind of bleeding and if you at all have a clotting disorder then it should be strictly avoided.

If going through lactation or pregnancy then too should be avoided. Headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, restlessness, in few cases you might get rashes or feel itchy and nausea are few other possible side effects. To be on safer side visit your doctor and consult him/her before you starting the medication of any herbal remedies.

The essential nutrients are the ones that the body cannot create.  They must be present in the diet.  The body can use a different omega-3 called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) to create DHA.  So, again, until recently, ALA was the only fatty acid present in infant formulas.

Years ago, doctors recommended some types of fish oil for children, in order to prevent vitamin A deficiency, which could lead to blindness, and vitamin D deficiency, which could lead to rickets and misshapen bones.

Today, a number of foods are fortified with those vitamins.  So, the primary purpose of recommending fish oil for children is to ensure they have adequate intake of DHA and to a lesser extent EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid).

The primary benefits are to the eyes and the brain, although there are benefits to all of the cells of the body, but those are mostly as we age.  We recommend increased intake of omega 3 for children, because the nutrients are needed to build brain cells and structures within the eye.

Studies have shown that cognitive and visual functions are better in infants and toddlers that get enough of the nutrients in their diets.  There is also some evidence that recommending fish oil for children could reduce some of the cases of allergies and asthma that we see.

Many doctors now suggest that pregnant women increase their intake of DHA.  It’s not only about the benefits of omega 3 for children that they make that suggestion.  It may also reduce the risk of post-partum depression and other depressive disorders.

Women taking anti-depressants are often faced with a difficult choice during pregnancy.  They can stop taking the drugs and risk the sometimes serious side effects of depression or they can risk injury to the heart of the developing baby.  Several studies have now shown that there is an increased incidence of congenital heart defects among infants born to women taking antidepressants.

But, there is one thing to be very careful about, if you are a pregnant woman, a nursing mother or any parent.  Some of the supplements on the market are not carefully examined for contaminants.

If you buy fish oil for children, you should make sure that the manufacturer has had the product tested by an independent laboratory for mercury and other contaminants.  The EPA and other health agencies have published consumption advisories for various kinds of fish, because of the mercury content.  You can expect that there could be the same kind of warnings about the supplements.

In most cases, a daily dose of omega 3 for children is a safe idea.  It just needs to be a mercury-free supplement.  The better manufacturers make sure that you know that’s what they provide.

Of course, DHA and EPA omega fatty acids play a role in the treatment and prevention of many other problems as well.  While the focus of this article is going to be about the way fatty acids affect everything from moods to prenatal cognitive development, you should also be aware of the preventative effects of omega 3 fatty acids when it comes to cardiovascular disease and other inflammatory ailments, including certain types of cancer.

DHA and EPA omega fatty acids have been proven effective in the treatment, and possible prevention of adult onset type 2 diabetes, arthritis, gout, inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, asthma, and various skin disorders, along with colon, prostate, and breast cancer.  So the fish oil brain function connection is but one of the ways that supplementing your diet with omega 3s is a fantastic idea.

The effect that omega 3s have on the brain is that they are essential for the healthy formation of nerve cell membranes and membrane fluidity.  It is unhealthy variations in membrane fluidity that cause many of the mental problems that we suffer.  Depression, aggressive behavior, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and dyspraxia are all caused by these variations.

There have been numerous studies conducted over the last few years that concluded that fish oil brain development and function benefits could be enjoyed by your unborn child as well.  A mother-to-be that supplements her diet with increased doses of DHA omega 3 fatty acid is more likely to give birth to a child that is of above average intelligence.  The IQ of this child can reach 6 to 10 points higher than children born with low levels of DHA in their system.

DHA is a substance that is naturally present in breast milk, which shows you just how important it is that your child receives this fatty acid.  It has been so important to the cognitive development and visual acuity of your infant that infant formulas are now supplemented with DHA.  As the child grows there is no reason to end the beneficial supply of the fatty acids either.

The fish oil brain benefits of DHA and EPA omega fatty acids can’t be denied, and as you have read here there are numerous reasons for making fish oil supplements a part of your daily routine.  All you need to do is find a reputable supplier of high quality dietary fish oil supplements, because you want to make sure what you are putting into your body is the purest and most potent fish oil available.

Make no mistake about it.  Fish oil brain benefits are something that everyone can profit from.

What researchers are trying to accomplish is finding out whether a pregnant woman who is supplementing her diet with omega fatty acids can pass on the benefits of her supplementation to her child.  Being that the mother is the only source of these essential fatty acids both to her developing fetus, and her breast fed only infant scientists were curious as to what maternal dietary supplementation would do.

So far the evidence suggests that there is a positive connection between a higher intake of omega 3 and pregnancy that greatly benefits the unborn child.  The children born to mothers that have a high nutritional intake of essential fatty acids have been shown to posses greater visual acuity, better hand and eye coordination, and superior reasoning and problem solving skills.

Continued supplementation for the child as he or she is growing up has proven to lessen the incidence of depression, bipolar disorder, aggression, Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia.  The studies linking the effect that omega-3 fatty acids and DHA in particular, have on lowering the incidence of severe depression are of great interest here.

The link between supplementing omega 3 and pregnancy related post-partum depression is a major factor for wanting pregnant women to increase the amount of essential fatty acids in their diets.  Fatty acids are an essential part of the formation of the nerve cell membrane in the brain, and the membrane fluidity.  Essential fatty acid deficiency has been linked to depression.

DHA and other essential fatty acids play a huge role in proper membrane function and in membrane fluidity, both of which effect nerve cell function.  When there are changes in membrane fluidity it has a detrimental effect on mood, behavior, and mental function.  There are medications available to combat depression, but fish oil supplements may be a better answer.

Often women are suffering from depression long before they get pregnant, and here is where omega 3 and pregnancy really shows its benefits for both mother and fetus.  If you are taking a prescription medication for the treatment of depression you have to be aware that continuing to take these drugs can harm your unborn child.

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy can cause the fetus to develop lung and heart problems, and limb malformation.  Since you already know that raising your levels of omega fatty acids helps with the prevention and treatment of severe depression while raising the cognitive levels of your child why would you even risk taking prescription drugs?

So there you have it.  The positive connection between omega 3 and pregnancy has been proven.  So what you need to do for you and your baby is begin taking a  high quality fish oil/DHA formula right away.  Your baby deserves the benefits that DHA can provide, and so do you.

Depression and Anxiety

As shocking as it may seem, fish oil actually can make people happier. Studies have shown that itl can be a useful way to treat depression and anxiety in people. The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are a promising method of treating anxiety, stress, depression, etc. It also seems to have mood stabilizing properties, which means it can help keep people from becoming sadder. There’s evidence that suggests that countries where certain fish are eaten regularly have a low incidence of depression. There is even a possibility that Omega-3 can lower the homicide and suicide rates! While there isn’t solid evidence yet, these are exciting findings, and there’s no reason you wouldn’t want to take advantage of these benefits.

Cancer

Fish oil can benefit patients with some types of cancer. If you have a history of pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, or colon cancer in your family, it can help delay weight loss. In addition, it has been shown to kill cancerous cells and prevent the formation of new ones. While this is still a fairly new development, the possibility of fighting cancer is another of the many surprising benefits.

Pregnancy and Fertility

There is evidence that fish oil can raise the sperm count, and also help sperm resist the effects of lipid peroxidative attacks. This study was conducted on boars, but the possibility of improving fertility rates with it is interesting nonetheless. As far as pregnancy, one of the biggest fears a mother will have is that her baby might be born unhealthy. It can help with those odds by helping improve a child’s development while still in the womb. The DHA in Omega-3 is instrumental in good brain and eye development for children. Even more striking, pregnant women using it have been shown to run fewer risks of having premature births, miscarriages, or babies with low birth weights. These women also have a lower risk of depression, and can continue to support their baby’s health by taking fish oil while still nursing.

Type II Diabetes

Many people suffer from type II diabetes, and fish oil can help. Diabetics are more prone to coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke, and it has been proven to reduce the risks of these chronic problems. It helps break up clots and improves overall cardiovascular health. It also lowers triglycerides. The Omega-3 fats also help by lowering your LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and raising HDL. You owe it to yourself to take advantage of these surprising benefits.

Depression and Anxiety

No, this oil doesn’t cause depression and anxiety; it actually helps it! As unusual as it might seem at first, your mood can actually be altered for the better if you take it. Honestly, this is a fairly recent development in the field of alternative treatments for depression, but there’s already strong evidence to suggest a correlation between better moods and fish oil.

This is likely because an essential fatty acid called DHA is found in fish oil, and DHA comprises 60% of your brain! Even without delving too deep into the physical and chemical minutiae, having more DHA could mean that your brain has more resources available to produce serotonin and other critical biochemicals in your brain. Studies have shown a distinct drop in depression and suicides (and even homocides) among those who consume a lot of fish rich in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids.

Cancer

Depending on the type of cancer you have or hare hoping to prevent, there are some surprising benefits of this oil in this regard as well. The main thing that scientists have noticed is that this oil actually acts as a fighter against and a deterrent to cancerous cells. It also helps against weight loss in cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Type II Diabetes

There are a number of complications that come with Type II diabetes. Some examples include stroke, heart attack, blindness, amputations, heart disease, etc. While there are different reasons for most of these symptoms, fish oil can actually treat almost all of them because of its unique properties. Blood thickness results from too much blood sugar, and fish oil acts as a blood thinner. It also lowers the risk of heart trouble by lowering triglycerides, improving cholesterol and breaking up clots.

Pregnancy and Fertility

Because fish oil has all of all those critical components that help you, think about the surprising benefits of fish oil that you might be able to give your child, both as a fetus and as a newborn who’s nursing. The DHA in fish oil can help babies with healthy eye and brain development. Pregnant women who are taking pharmaceutical-grade oil supplements also have a lower risk of premature births, miscarriages, etc. Plus, remember how it can help with depression? Pregnant women might avoid or decrease the severity of post-partum depression too.

Conclusion

Now you can see that there quite a few surprising benefits of fish oil. There might be a lot of things that this oil does that people aren’t even aware of yet. It truly is a promising new development in health, and as long as you get the pharmaceutical-grade variety (without all the toxins and contaminants often found in fish), you’ll really benefit your health.

Here are just some of the healthy benefits that women can get from yoga:

1)Yoga can help enhance your immune system and decrease chances of illnesses. It is believed that yoga can greatly enhance the function of your immune system. This will lead to the more effective curbing of a number of diseases that women normally get. Yoga is also known to be very effective in controlling the level of cholesterol in the body as well as a woman’s blood pressure.

2)For those women who can’t seem to find the time to perform exercises that will help  control their cholesterol level and blood pressure, yoga could be very advantageous. This is because yoga makes use of breathing exercises and meditation that could help in calming down nerves that have been stressed by work or daily activities.

3)oga can help bring about a more healthy pregnancy. Although pregnancy brings with it a great deal of happiness, it can also lead to experiencing a lot of discomforts. Yoga can help alleviate these discomforts, which could include backaches, morning sickness, and mood swings. Yoga exercises can also help greatly in maintaining an ideal weight during pregnancy. There are different prenatal poses being practiced in yoga that are recommended for women who are pregnant. These are intended to aid women in preparing their bodies for their babies’ birth.

4)Yoga helps decrease pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms. Menstruation is known to cause a number of hormonal changes among women. These changes as well as the inconveniences they bring often make women uncomfortable. Because of these changes, pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms could also be experienced before, during, and after a menstrual period. These include cramps, mood swings, depression and irritation. These symptoms can be considerably reduced through practicing yoga, which has some poses that could aid in the reduction of pain during menstrual periods.

5)Yoga helps women deal with stress and depression. Because women are emotional in nature, it is expected that they fall victim to stress and depression more than men do. Yoga makes use of meditation, which is a great aid in decreasing the stress and tension levels in the body. Practicing yoga will also help stimulate positive levels of energy.

6)Yoga also helps make the body more flexible. Women tend to lose the flexibility of their bodies faster than men. This is because most of the work that really requires brute physical strength is done by men. Because of this, men’s muscles are known to remain more tight and flexible longer than those of the women. Aside from this, women also lose bone density faster than most men because of the rigors that they go through during childbirth, which could make them lose more calcium, thus leading to making their bones very fragile. Because of this, a woman’s body will begin to lose its flexibility during her thirties. However, this can be delayed by doing yoga exercises.

1. Behavioral benefits: Recent studies have proved that more than 60% of human brain is made up of omega 3 fats. Omega 3 is essential for our brain cells to coordinate in the most efficient manner. It also has great impact on improving memory, recalling and focusing abilities. Intake of omega 3 oils reduces anxiety and anger too.

2. Neurological advantage: Omega-3 fats are important component of nerve cell membranes and plays pivotal role in better inter nerve cell communication. In a study, individuals suffering from depression were put on a regular dose of omega-3 and it was found that it led in a great reduction in feelings of depression and hostility. These fats are also helpful in treating bipolar disorder and mood swings.

3. Protection to heart: Blood thinning properties of omega 3 oils inhibits built of plaque and thus prevents clogging of arteries. It is a known fact that clogged arteries lead to heart attack and strokes. These fats dilute the clogs before they can result in any damage to your heart.

4. Cardiovascular benefits: Omega 3 oils lower the blood pressure significantly in people suffering from hyper tension. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol) and reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) thus maintaining an appropriate balance of cholesterol in our body. These fats also reduce the levels of triglycerides in our blood thus decreasing the sugar level.

5. Relief from pain: Anti inflammatory properties of these fats are very effective in reducing the pain in joints, morning stiffness and arthritis pain. Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) are also benefited.

6. Skin advantages: These fats assist greatly in reducing the sensitiveness of skin to harmful UV rays. There are several studies that have shown that these fats are beneficial in treating acne and regular intake of omega 3 oils result in radiant and glowing skin.

7. Natal and Prenatal advantages: Omega3 fats lower the risk of post partum depression, premature and low weight births and caesarian issues. Doctors recommend taking these fats right from the first trimester for overall health benefits for pregnant women and their developing baby.

All the advantages that we discussed above can be reaped only if an effective fish oil supplement is consumed regularly. An ineffective or impure one would cause more damage than benefit. For more information on effective and pure fish oil supplements, that me and my family take daily visit my website Omega 3 Brief.