Posts Tagged ‘Omega-3’
Omega 3 could Increase The Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Over 70% of Americans take some type of dietary supplement and the amount of data that supports the benefits to health in general the consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids, I’m sure very few of us forget to include this supplement our arsenal of prevention.
Fats Omega 3 (EPA and DHA) are associated with a number of benefits from cardiovascular disease, fight depression and even to have a radiant skin. However, the same does not seem to happen if you have or are at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, indicates that intake of omega-3 fatty acids, from marine sources (EPA and DHA) increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. In particular, when consumption is equal to or greater than two servings of fish 0.20go day. However, the same does not happen if the intake is from plant sources (ALA).
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Tips to Prevent Obesity
Junk food causes lots of damage to health. For years, the WHO warning people about the bad habit of habitually eating fast food, but millions across the globe consume hamburgers, hot dogs, carbonated drinks, high-salt potato chips. Thousands of calories and fat saturated producing elevation of what is known as “bad” cholesterol or LDL cholesterol.
WHAT IS “bad” cholesterol?
If there is a “bad” cholesterol LDL – is because there is also a “good” cholesterol HDL -. It is important to understand the differences between them. The why is very well studied: HDL cholesterol helps to drive out of the blood vessels while LDL can be deposited within the walls of arteries. Over the years, end up obstructing the arteries and causing heart attacks, circulatory failure, and other conditions.
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