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Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals Page 93 To place an order, go to www.willner.com or call (800) 633-1106 Omega-3s Are Important For Your Heart Health OMEGA-3s AND YOUR HEART Why Are They Essential For Heart Health? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EPA and DHA omega-3s are valuable and essential nutrients for your heart. The amount of EPA and DHA in your body influences your heart health. EPA and DHA help support healthy blood pressure levels. Maintaining heart health is a major concern for men and women, especially in the United States [1] . Research shows that EPA and DHA omega-3 provide many benefits for the heart, including support for healthy circulation and blood pressure levels. EPA and DHA omega-3 can also increase longevity [2] . The Amount of EPA & DHA in Your Body Influences Your Heart Health Minimum levels are just that, minimum levels. The best way to understand your overall heart health is to know your blood level of EPA and DHA. Research shows that blood levels above 8% of EPA and DHA are the most beneficial for your heart. Most Americans have about 4% EPA and DHA in their blood [11][12] . New research shows that it takes longer for EPA and DHA levels to rise in people who carry extra body weight [13] . [At-home test kits are available (e.g., OmegaBloodCount™) or talk with your healthcare provider]. EPA & DHA Omega-3s Are Valuable & Essential Nutrients For Your Heart The beneficial effects of EPA and DHA omega-3s on heart health were discovered more than 40 years ago when researchers found that Eskimos whose diets contained very high amounts of fat had much better heart health than those who consumed lower fat diets [3]. The Eskimos were consuming high amounts (e.g. 2,000 mg or more) of EPA and DHA omega-3. Since that time, thousands of studies have investigated the role of omega-3s and heart health. Results show that it’s the type of fat in the diet that makes the difference: trans fats and high intake of saturated fat are detrimental for the heart while EPA and DHA omega-3 fats are beneficial. For heart health, about 500 mg EPA and DHA is the minimum amount recommended to consume on a daily basis [4][5]. Many scientists consider 1,000 mg EPA and DHA as their daily minimum. The American Heart Association has also established recommenda- tions for the general population and specific individuals [6][7] [See tables]. Because of advances in food manufacturing, our consumption of other fats (e.g., meat, vegetable oils, dairy foods) has increased, but our intake of EPA and DHA remains low. On average, Americans consume less than 100 mg of EPA and DHA per day [8], which isn’t enough to support good heart health. Consuming at least 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day can significantly improve heart health and reduce complications related to the heart [2][9] . Minimum Daily Recommendations for EPA and DHA [4][5][9] § Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids International Life Sciences Institute North America 500 mg per day 250 - 500 mg per day 500 mg per day American Heart Association Recommendations [6][7][10] For all Americans: To support heart health For people who have very high triglyceride levels Eat fish, preferably fatty fish, at least twice a week* 2,000 - 4,000 mg per day 1,000** mg per day *Both adults and children are advised to eat fatty fish two or more time a week or get the equivalent amount, about 250-500 mg, of omega-3 from supplements. ** Note: 1000 mg = 1 gram § The US National Academy of Medicine has not yet established a Dietary Recommend- ed Intake for EPA and DHA omega-3, but several national health organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Heart Association have made recommendations. The American Heart Association recommends that women who have high triglyceride and/or high cholesterol levels consume 1,800 mg of EPA and DHA per day