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Manufacturer: Silk Road Omega3 Support Formula 60 softgel capsulesDosing: 2 caps/day Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol LevelsAmount Per Serving:
Serving size: 1 Softgel Capsule (1000 mg.)
Calories: 10
Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat 1 g. (2% Daily Value based on 2000 calorie diet)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 mg.
Fish Oil: 1000 mg.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) (Omega-3) 300 mg.
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) (Omega-3) 200 mg.
Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, d-alphatocopherol.
Contains: fish (sardine, anchovy, mackerel, salmon, herring). Research conducted over the past 2 decades indicates that fats and cholesterol play a major role in the development of heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. This same research uncovered an apparent enigma centered on the Greenland Eskimo, whose diet is rich in animal fat and yet, is virtually free from coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus. Studies by H.O. Bang, J. Dyerberg and others provide evidence that high levels of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acids found in the fish, seal and whale diet of the Eskimo may be protective against heart disease. EPA and DHA have two protective roles: First they lessen the synthesis and enhance clearance of cholesterol and triglycerides as well as inhibiting the uptake of another essential fatty acid which is substrate for the pro-aggregatory, pro-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive prostaglandin-2 series. Second, EPA and DHA are themselves substrates for anti- aggregatory, anti-inflammatory and vasodilating prostaglandin-3 series. By altering the ratio of the 2 series to the 3 series in favor of the 3 series, EPA and DHA reduce many of the risk factors related to heart disease and stroke. Research indicates that EPA and DHA: - Lower total serum cholesterol
- Selectively lower VLDL and LDL cholesterol
- Elevate protective HDL cholesterol
- Lower triglycerides
- Reduce the tendency of platelets to clump and adhere to blood vessels
The American Heart Association's now actually has fish oil guidelines that recommend that patients with coronary heart disease take 1 g/day of omega-3 fatty acids containing 180 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 120 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the diet or as a supplement [1]. One study found that that women who received DHA supplementation had a 20% lower serum triglyceride level, 8% higher HDL-cholesterol concentration, a 28% lower overall ratio of serum triglyceride to HDL cholesterol and a 7% decrease in resting heart rate [2]. One study found that depressed subjects had significantly lower levels of DHA, total EPA plus DHA, and ratios of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, than non-depressed ones [3] One study concluded, "Omega-3-fatty acids are in fatty fish like...herring and improve survival after myocardial infarction. They improve among others endothelial function (adhesion molecules)" [4]. The PDR reports, "Supplemental fish oils have triglyceride-lowering activity...Meta-analysis of 17 controlled studies with fish oil indicates that supplementation with 3 or more grams of fish oil daily can lead to clinically relevant systolic and diastolic blood pressure reduction in individuals with untreated hypertension...with an EPA to DHA ratio of about 1.5" [5]. References[1] Zoler ML. Heart Association advocates fish oil supplements. Fam Pract News, January 15, 2003:6 [2] Lopez PM, Ortega RM. Omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. Eur J Clin Nutr, 2003;57(Suppl 1):S22-S25 [3] Stark KD, Holub BJ. Differential eicosapentaenoic acid elevations and altered cardiovascular disease risk factor responses after supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy. Am J Clin Nutr, 2004;79:765-773 [4] Holub BJ . Omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular care. CMAJ. 2002;166(5):608-615 [5] Semplicini A, Valle R. Fish oils and their possible role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Pharmac. Ther., 1994;61:385-397
Silk Road is the product line that is manufactured exclusively for our clinic, Acupuncture Atlanta. The products that you find in this line are used extensively in the clinic and have a high degree of efficacy.
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