Benefits for Your Heart

Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in many countries, and a major public health issue worldwide.

 Cardiovascular risks can be altered by implementing healthier habits, among which the most important is the quality of the food ingested. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have significant heart-protecting effects:

Lowers Blood Pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a risk factor in cardiovascular diseases.  Intake of saturated fats elevates blood pressure.  Research has demonstrated that increase in consumption of Omega - 3 fatty acids lowers blood pressure.

Reduces cholesterol and triglycerides levels

Consumption of Omega - 3 fatty acids lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol, increases HDL (good) cholesterol and reduces triglycerides.  Research has shown that daily doses of 3 to 4 gram Omega - 3 reduce triglycerides concentration by 45%. 

Source: Country study by Verschuren et al.., 1995. 

These findings also explain the dramatic variation in cardiovascular death rates from one region to another, regardless of total cholesterol figures and depending exclusively on the Omega - 6 too Omega - 3 ratio in the daily diet.  The following table shows cardiovascular death rates in relation to cholesterol levels in seven different countries of regions.

Prevents cardiac arrhythmia and sudden death

Arrhythmia is one of the most serious complications in case of infarct.  Recent research indicates that Omega - 3 fatty acids have an anti - arrhythmic effect and can stabilize the heart electricity, decreasing the probability of sudden death following a heart attack.

Fatty acids keep the cell walls healthy and flexible, reducing the risks of cardiac rhythm problems and preventing blood clogging.