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Page 94 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Spring 2020 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eat For Your Heart The healthy fats EPA and DHA omega-3, as found in fish and fish oil supplements, have a beneficial effect on our heart health. Because our bodies cannot produce EPA and DHA omega-3, we need to consume them in our diet or from supplements. Aim to consume between 500-1000 mg of EPA and DHA per day; your heart will thank you for it. References [1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/lcod.htm [2] Mozaffarian D. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87(6):1991S-1996S. [3] Dyerberg J, Bang HO, Hjorne N. Am J Clin Nutr 1975;28(9):958-966. [4] Vannice G, Rasmussen H. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014;114(1):136-153. [5] International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids. 2004. [6] Kris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, Appel LJ, AHA Nutrition Committee. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2003;23(2):151-152. [7] Mosca L, Benjamin EJ, et al. Circulation 2011;123(11):1243-1262. [8] U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. NHANES 2009-2010. [9] Harris WS, Mozaffarian D, Lefevre M, et al. J Nutr 2009;139(4):804S-819S. [10] Uauy R, Dangour A. Ann Nutr Metabolism 2009;55:76-96. [11] Harris WS. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87(6):1997S-2002S. [12] Harris WS. Curr Cardiol Rep 2010;12:503-508. [13] Flock MR, Skulas-Ray AC, et al. J Am Heart Assoc. 2013;2(6):e000513. [14] Cabo J, Alonso R, Mata P. Br J Nutr 2012;107:Suppl 2:S195-200. [15] Geleijnse JM, Giltay EJ, Grobbee DE, et al. J Hypertens 2002;20(8):1493-1499. [16] Ginty AT, Conklin SM.. Biol Psychol 2012;89(1):269-272. [17] Skulas-Ray AC, Kris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, West SG. Ann Behav Med 2012; 44(3):301-308. By Gretchen Vannice, MS, RDN © All rights reserved About the author: Gretchen Vannice is a registered dietitian nutritionist and independent consultant who specializes in omega-3 fatty acids and natural foods. She is a strategist, trainer, speaker, and author. Gretchen is lead author of the 2014 Position Paper on Healthy Dietary Fats for Adults, written for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and author of Live Long and Thrive with Omega-3s. A consumer’s guide to fish, fish oil, nuts, and seeds. She can be reached at www.omega3handbook.com. Disclaimer: Written by an independent nutritional expert, this information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. EPA & DHA Help Support Healthy Blood Pressure Levels EPA and DHA have been shown to support healthy blood pressure levels in adults of all ages [14-17] . Taking 1,000 mg of EPA and DHA per day raises blood levels by about 4% over 6 months [12]