1. Fish Oils, Omega 3 Oils, and Your Health By Michael Christopher Kaplan University HW499-01
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3. Benefits of Fish Oils In one study, prescription of 4 grams per day of fish oils resulted in a 45% reduction in triglycerides and a 50% reduction in Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL). Changes in High-Density Lipoproteins were insignificant. Results such as these show why fish oils are recommended to reduce the risk for Heart Disease (McKenney, et al).
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11. Other Sources of Omega 3 Oils Alpha linolenic content, grams per tablespoon* Olive Oil 0.1 Walnuts, English 0.7 Soybean Oil 0.9 Canola Oil 1.3 Walnut Oil 1.4 Flaxseed 2.2 Flaxseed Oil 8.5 *(Williams, 2010)
12. References Williams, Melvin, Nutrition for health, fitness & sport (2010). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Omega 3 Fatty Acids (NA), retrieved Jan 31, 2011 from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm McKenney, James, Sica, Domenic, Prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia , American Journal of Health, Vol. 64 Issue 6, p595-605
Editor's Notes
Source: Omega 3 Fatty Acids (NA), retrieved Jan 31, 2011 from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm
Source: McKenney, James, Sica, Domenic, Prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, American Journal of Health, Vol. 64 Issue 6, p595-605
Source: Williams, Melvin, Nutrition for health, fitness & sport (2010). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
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