By Joan and James O’Keefe
Omega 3 is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in Americans
today. For those at risk for or with diagnosed cardiovascular diseases,
it’s very difficult to get enough DHA and EPA (the two omega-3 fats
that benefit heart health and are found only in fish) from diet alone.
We recommend supplementing with 1,000 mg of DHA and EPA daily (more for
those with high triglycerides or other conditions – speak with your
physician regarding dosing). DHA appears to be the most important of
the two.
We have long compared omega-3 deficiency with sailors and scurvy. Years
ago, sailors discovered that limes cured/prevented scurvy. Of course,
we now know that scurvy is the result of severe vitamin C deficiency.
How many conditions/diseases will treating severe omega-3 deficiencies
prevent?
Most people get more than enough omega-6 fats in their diets. There’s
no reason to supplement with omega-6.
Omega-3 deficiency may be hurting our hearts (Read article from msnbc)
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