Top 10 Reasons EFA's are Essential
1. Fish oils, rich in the Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent depression, stabilize the
moods of maniac-depressives, and alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia. University of
California's Johnsson Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA health.com
2. Fish oils is one of the few substances known to lower concentrations of triglycerides
(fatty substances) that pose a cardiovascular risk, in the blood. J Raloff Science News
3. Increasing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids has direct effects on serotonin levels.
Andrew Stoll M.D.1999 Archives of General Psychiatry
4. Fish oils, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) help prevent
heart disease, depression, and cancer. Hans R. Larsen, Msc chE "Fish Oils: The Essential Nutrients"
International Health News
5. Research has shown that supplementation with fish oils can markedly reduce interlukin-1beta
production and results in a significant reduction in morning stiffness and the number of painful joints in
rheumatoid arthritis patients. Darlington, L Gail and Stone, Trevor W. Antioxidants and fatty acids in the
amelioration of rheumatoid arthritis and related disorders. British Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 85, March
2001, pp.251-69. Oilofpisces.com
6. Several clinical trials have concluded that eating fish regularly or supplementing with fish oils can
reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by as much as 50%. Bigger,J. Thomas and El-Sherif, Tarek.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular events: a fish tale. Circulation, Vol.103, February 6, 2001,
pp623-25 (editorial). Oilofpisces.com
7. Researchers at Mayo Clinic report that supplementation with fish oils, EPA and DHA is highly effective
in slowing down the progression of IgA nephropathy, a common kidney disease. Donadio, James V.,et al.
A controlled trial of fish oil in IgA nephropathy. New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 331 November 3,
1994, pp1194-99 Van Ypersele de Strihou, Charles. Fish oil for IgA nephropathy? New England Journal of
Medicine, Vol 331, November 3, 1994, pp 1227-29 (editorial). Oilofpisces.com
8. Epidemiological studies have shown that populations with a high intake of fish oils have a lower
incidence of inflammatory diseases such as asthma. Dry J. and Vincent D. Effect of a Fish oil diet on
asthma: results of a 1-year double bind study. Int Arch Allerguy Appl Immurol, Vol.95, 1991,pp.156-57.
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9. Researchers at The University of Tromso now report that fish oil supplementation lowers blood
pressure significantly in people with hypertension and has no effect on glucose control even in people
with mid diabetes.
Toft, Ingrid, et al. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on glucose homeostasis and blood pressure
in essential hypertension. Annals of
Internal Medicine, Vol 123, No 12, December 15, 1995, pp 911-18. Connor, William E. Diabetes, fish oil,
and vascular disease. Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol 123, No 12, December 15, 1995, pp950-52.
Oilofpisces.com.
10. Medical researchers in New Zealand provide convincing evidence that an increased consumption of
fish oils helps reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Norrish, A,E, et al. Prostate cancer risk and
consumption of fish oils: A dietary biomaker-based case-control study. British Journal of Cancer, Vol. 81,
No.7, December 1999, pp.1238-42
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What Do They Do?
· Transport oxygen from red blood cells to the tissues
· Promote brain development
· Keep saturated fats mobile in the blood stream
· Are an anti-inflammatory (rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
· Regulate pressure in the eye, joints, and blood vessels, and mediating immune response
· Regulate bodily secretions and their viscosity
· Dilate or constricting blood vessels
· Regulate collateral circulation
· Reduces blood pressure / Dilates blood vessels
· Regulate cell division rate
· Maintain the fluidity and rigidity of cellular membranes
· Regulate the inflow and outflow of substances to and from cells
· Direct endocrine hormones to their target cells
· Maintain proper kidney function and fluid balance
· Prevent blood cells from clumping together (blood clots that can be a cause of heart attack and stroke)
· Regulate smooth muscles and autonomic reflexes
· Regulate nerve transmission and communication
· Support cardiovascular health
