Omega 3 Fatty Acids

First of all, get pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Most fish oils without this standard have high levels of unacceptable contaminates ranging from Lead, Mercury and PCB’s, all the way to pesticides. All of our promoted brands are in full compliance with FDA, State and (when manufactured by our northern friends) even Canadian requirements for purity. Purity studies have been done on common store bought fish oils and they were ugly. Need I say more!

 Yes, “Pharmaceutical Grade” Omega 3 is the healthy fish oil you have been hearing about. Omega 3 provides protection and maintenance of healthy function, fluidity and health of your cell membranes and thinning of the blood. Fish oil contains the essential fats EPA and DHA.

EPA is the direct precursor of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids (prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes), thus helping to reduce the inflammatory response that seems to trigger vascular diseases. Vascular disease (coronary artery disease and the like) seem to occur when inflammation in the blood vessel walls attract cholesterol with the help of LDL proteins.

DHA supports brain function as a major fatty acid in neuronal cell membranes; supports visual function as a structural component of the retina; and supports the body in achieving normal triglyceride levels and HDL proteins.

Fish oil also promotes joint movement and mobility thus improving functional mobility and hence decreasing the need for yet higher doses of pain medications. Fish oils may be recommended by physicians for coronary artery disease, diabetes, psychiatric conditions, inflammatory skin conditions, arthritis and lupus.

Dr. Dennis Padla