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Omega-3心臟病患者
Omega-3 for heart patients The
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
has published guidelines advising doctors to prescribe omega-3
fish oils for heart attack sufferers with the aim of reducing
the number of cardiac deaths. Heart disease and related complications
are the UK’s biggest killer, leading to over 103,000 deaths
a year.
There is compelling evidence suggesting that higher consumption
of omega-3 fatty acids increases survival rates following
a heart attack by up to 43%. The benefits of consuming high
doses of omega-3 for cardiovascular health include:
- Maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, improving blood
flow and guarding against stroke. [i]
- Lowering blood triglycerides (fatty deposits in the blood)
making blood more fluid and less prone to clotting. [ii]
- Lowering concentrations of LDL (or 'bad') cholesterol [iii]
to reduce clogging in the arteries and the risk of atherosclerosis.
- Reducing atrial fibrillation. [iv]
The guidelines specify the type of omega-3 that is suitable,
namely a purified concentration of omega-3 ethyl esters for
optimum bioavailability in the body. All of Igennus’ products
contain highly purified concentrations of the ethyl-EPA fatty
acid; furthermore the molecular distillation process removes
all traces of impurities including Mercury, PCBs, the fat-soluble
Vitamin A, as well as another fatty acid, DHA, which can inhibit
the beneficial effects of EPA.
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