- Health advice
- Nov 23, 2011
The latest findings from the US show that trials attempting to prevent heart disease, using diets rich in polyunsaturated vegetable oils, have failed.
Findings indicate that oxidative damage leading to atherosclerosis, is not caused by high levels of cholesterol, but by weak cell membranes. This is caused by a diet too high in polyunsaturated fats and too low in saturated fats.
The Value of Omega-3 Fats
The US FDA (Food & Drug Administration) now acknowledges the cardiovascular benefits of Omega-3 fats obtained from fish oil and animals. These benefits include:- Lowering blood triglycerides and lipids (fats)
- Reducing blood viscosity (thickness)
- Reducing tendency to clotting
- Reducing your chances of a heart attack