Preventing Heart Disease With Omega 3
You have coronary heart disease,(CHD) which is due to the narrowing of the small blood vessels that transport blood and oxygen to the heart. Coronary Heart Disease is the main cause of death for both men and women in America.
CHD is due to plaque collecting along your artery walls which slows down the rate of blood flow to your heart putting it under stress. Your first step should be toreduce cholesterol in your diet. You should definitely give it a try before going in for a more complicated treatment.
Even if you have developed CHD, it’s never too late to start trying some precautionary measures by including omega 3 in your diet. One of the best ways to prevent CHD is to limit the amount of the saturated fat in your diet and include more omega 3 rich foods.
Keeping a watch on your cholesterol has become a laughing matter in the US, but it really is not something to laugh about. Most of the people in America have high cholesterol. Then we have the other factor, triglycerides. They are not talked about nearly as much as cholesterol but are equally bad if allowed to go out of control. Research has shown that including omega 3 into your diet can help you raise the amount of HDL, the good type of cholesterol while lowering both the LDL or bad cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol causes the plaque that is forming in your arteries that will in time give you heart disease. Its a very slow and a progressive disease that knocks you down with a heart attack usually before you know you have it.
Some of the common symptoms to warn you of a heart problem could be:
*Tiring easily
*Short of breath
*Feeling weak
*Last of all, you could be suffering from chest pain, angina.
The most common sign of a heart trouble is Angina. You start feeling like someone is grabbing your heart and squeezing it. The pain is a result of your clogged arteries not getting sufficient blood and oxygen to your heart. The intensity of pain varies from case to case. Some people only suffer mild pain while others more severe. You can also feel this pain in your arms, neck, in your stomach or in your upper back.
Omega 3 acids have proven to be very effective in preventing angina. Increased intake of Omega 3 fatty acids in the diet, will be beneficial even if you have already had an heart attack. It lowers the risk of death, having another heart attack, or stroke. It appears to help stop the hardening of the arteries by slowing down the building up of plaque and blood clots which slows the flow of blood.
Some precautions need to be taken regarding its usage. Some people like to over do a good thing. Too much omega 3 in your diet can also be harmful. If you eat fish 3 times a day or take over 3 grams of omega 3 supplements, that can result in other problems. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you intend to take more than 3 grams of omega 3 per day, it’s always better to check with your doctor before starting any new medicines if you are already taking other medications.
If you are young and healthy, why not start a dietary change or add supplements to your diet to help you remain healthy and live a longer healthier life.