If there was one supplement that I had to choose for all my clients to take it would be fish oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids). Fish oils promote cardiovascular protection. It is one of the few supplements that have been proven repeatedly by solid research to have a cardioprotective affect. Fish oils decrease triglycerides, inhibit platelet aggregation and formation of blood clots, lower blood pressure, prevent plaque formation and improve the health of the coronary vascular walls. Fish oils are found in cold water fish, flaxseed, canola oil, soybean oil , walnuts, and leafy greens. The largest supplement trial that included 11,324 patients who where survivors of myocardial infarctions the fish oil supplementation group had a 20% reduction in total mortality, a 30% reduction in cardiovascular death, and a 45% decrease in sudden death 3.5 years after supplementation began.
The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings (2 oz per serving) of cold water fish per week for individuals without documented cardiovascular heart disease (CHD). Individuals with documented CHD it is recommended to consume 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Patients that need omega-3's to reduce triglycerides it is recommended to consume 2-4 grams per day.
The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings (2 oz per serving) of cold water fish per week for individuals without documented cardiovascular heart disease (CHD). Individuals with documented CHD it is recommended to consume 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Patients that need omega-3's to reduce triglycerides it is recommended to consume 2-4 grams per day.
