Omega-3 fatty acids can limit the inflammation that is the underlying
cause of many severe diseases of modern civilization, including diabetes
and cardiovascular disease. The Omega-Factor: Promoting Health,
Preventing Premature Aging and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac
Death presents information on the mechanisms whereby inflammation
damages organs and the blood vessels serving them, as well as the hard
science on the mechanisms by which the omega-3 fatty acids protect those
tissues. It also features peer-reviewed evidence from clinical trials on
these topics.
The book gives cutting-edge information from state-of-the-art
developments such as the test that can be done to measure the omega-3
status of one's own tissues, the "Omega-3 Index", which can give many
years of early warning so that one can take preventive steps and
decrease the odds of a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. It
explains why a Mediterranean diet plan rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty
acids is protective, and it features a six-day meal plan with recipes
that will improve body levels of omega-3s. This book helps readers
understand the differences between various sources of omega-3 fatty
acids, namely flaxseed vs fish oil vs algae-derived oils.
Features
- Provides evidence-based information on why blood vessels require
omega-3 fatty acids to maintain health
- Details best sources of the various fatty acids, including
plant-based sources
- Includes "at-home tests" to assess cardiovascular status
- Presents literature on how to improve chances of avoiding heart
attacks, peripheral arterial disease, strokes, kidney disease and Type 2
diabetes
The Omega-Factor: Promoting Health, Preventing Premature Aging and
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death is an essential resource for
healthcare professionals, clinicians and dietitians, as well as for the
reader who aims to achieve the goal of a much longer health-span, not
just a longer lifespan.
