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Fish oil
Description: Fish oil is high in both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These two omega-3 oils have an effect which has not been found in any others: they keep blood triglyceride levels low. In addition, some studies have shown that fish oil may help to prevent cancer.1
Fish oil also appears to be beneficial to patients with heart disease
2 and diabetes.3
Most people do not get enough omega-3 oil in their diets.

Natural Sources: Albacore tuna, anchovies, black cod, cod liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, wild game.

Useful in treatment of: Angina, Crohn’s Disease, diabetes, eczema, high blood pressure, High Triglycerides, migraines, Psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis.

Recommended Dosage: EPA 600 mg - 2,400 mg per day and DHA 240 mg - 960 mg day.

Contraindications: High doses (more than 10 ml daily) should not be taken by heart or diabetes patients without consulting a health care professional.

References:

1Zhu ZR, Mannisto JAS, Pietinene P, et al. Fatty acid composition of breast adipose tissue in breast cancer patients and patients with benign breast disease. Nutr Cancer 1995;24:151-60.
2Leaf A, Weber PC. Cardiovascular effects of n-3 fatty acids. N Engl J Med 1988;318:549-57.
3Malasanos TH, Stacpoole PW. Biological effects of omega-3 fatty acids in diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care 1991;14:1160-79

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