Friday, March 28, 2008
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect the Spinal Cord, Heart, Brain and Eyes

According to research summarized in the March 2008 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter electronic publications, show that omega-3s may improve recovery from spinal cord injury and dry eye syndrome.

The effect of fish oil consumption on arterial elasticity, which allows for more rapid blood flow, was examined in China in overweight patients with high blood pressure. Participants who took 900 mg of seafood omega-3s daily for eight weeks had a 21% increase in arterial elasticity.

"While blood pressure did not change in these participants, their arterial elasticity significantly improved," said Editor Joyce Nettleton, D.Sc. "This observation suggests another way in which these omega-3s protect heart health."

A US study reported that marine omega-3s prevented atrial fibrillation-
uncontrolled rapid trembling -- from developing in animals with fast heartbeats. By increasing the heart's recovery time, the omega-3s prevented abnormal rhythms from becoming established.

I don't know about you but I think this research is astounding and I hope the results are looked into further. I know with research and statistics the information you actually receive is typically skewed. When people test theories and such they typically set things up in a biased fashion, even if they are unaware they are doing so. However, at least studies like this tend to warrant more research and that is always a good thing.

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