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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Benefits for Diabetics and CVD & Food Sources. Omega 3/6 Chemical Structures vs. hyperactivity locations. Health Benefits. Cardiovascular Disease Patients Reduce high cholesterol Reduce high blood pressure Inhibit plaque formation Prevent blood clot formation

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

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  1. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Benefits for Diabetics and CVD & Food Sources

  2. Omega 3/6 Chemical Structures vs. hyperactivity locations

  3. Health Benefits Cardiovascular Disease Patients Reduce high cholesterol Reduce high blood pressure Inhibit plaque formation Prevent blood clot formation Reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden death by 50% in heart attack survivors Upper limit of 3g/day will increase risk of hemorrhagic stroke/also if taking aspirin, Coumadin, or Plavix for HD Diabetics Reduces Triglycerides Reduces Apolipoproteins (diabetic markers) Increases HDL’s Limited ability to convert plant sources (ALA) to ready to use sources (EPA & (DHA) Fish oil supplements slightly increase blood sugar levels in some Need DR. approval for supplemental use

  4. Omega 3 Plant SourcesALA vs. EPA & DHA

  5. Omega 3 Sources

  6. Salmon Demo According to survey, 76% were comfortable cooking salmon. Any takers? 24% were not Goal: 100% comfortability

  7. Wrap up Eat fish 2 times per week w/o exceeding 3grams/day Check with your doctor before using supplements Use variety of Omega-3 food choices Next Week: Increasing Physical Activity

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