NEW RESEARCH SAYS OMEGA 3 DOES PROTECT HEART
A recent study* reveals fresh evidence that dietary intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, sourced from oily fish, has a positive impact on biological ageing and ultimately heart health. The research on over 600 patients with cardiovascular disease, revealed a direct link between Omega-3 and the rate at which protective caps on the ends of cell chromosomes (telomeres)** shorten.
Shortening of telomere length, resulting in cell aging, is believed to pose an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Findings highlighted those with higher blood levels of Omega-3, showed a reduced rate of telomere shortening after 5 years. Patients consuming the least amount of Omega-3 showed the fastest rate of telomere shortening. The research suggests Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil may preserve the genetic bond which dictates the lifespan of our cells, say scientists.
In response to the research, Sarah O’Brien, from essential fatty acid experts Equazen comments: “We welcome these findings which add to the existing body of knowledge surrounding the value of Omega-3.
However we know 74 per cent of people still don’t eat enough oily fish, the best source of these essential fatty acids. In these instances, the benefits of considering an Omega-3 supplement to help effectively bridge a nutritional gap cannot be underestimated” added O’Brien.***
cardiozen(TM) is a super concentrated Hi-EPA marine fish oil with Coenzyme Q10 developed specifically for heart health.
This pharmaceutical-grade natural formulation combines Omega-3 with CoQ10 for the heart, body and mind. Rich in EPA, this Omega-3 fatty acid is converted by the body into prostaglandins which may play an important role in the maintenance of a healthy heart.
CoQ10 plays an important role in producing energy within cells of muscle tissue and also provides powerful antioxidant properties to protect cells from free radicals.
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- * Journal of the American Medical Association 2010, Volume
303, Issue 3, 250-257 “Association of Marine Omega-2 Fatty Acid
Levels with Telomeric Aging in Patients with Coronary Heart
Disease.” Authors: R Farzaneh-Far, J. Lin, E.S. Epel, W.S.Harris;
Elizabeth H. Blackburn; Mary A. Whooley.
- ** A telomere is a structure at the end of a chromosome
which dictates the replication and stability of a chromosome.
- *** Government National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2000-2001
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