Preventive Cardiologist, James O’Keefe, recently announced a new, environmentally-friendly Omega-3 product called CardioTabs Ocean Safe Omega-3 made from sustainable marine oil (www.oceansafeomega3.com). DHA is the more important of the two fatty acids in omega-3 supplements. This is because a lot of the benefits of omega-3 are conferred by changes in the membrane composition. Within our bodies we have cells that need to communication with each other. The most important way for this cell communication is through the membrane; the lipid envelope that surrounds the cell. One of the most important ingredients of the cells, which make it soft and supple and communicative and non-inflamed and healthy is omega-3. The only omega-3 that goes into the cell membrane is the DHA. By taking an omega-3 with a high amount of DHA, you can help reduce inflammation, reduce rhythm abnormalities, lower triglycerides, improve cardiovascular health, or improve brain health. DHA is the most important component of the omega-3 fatty acids. Most of the fish oil that is bought over the counter is only 30% omega-3, which leaves 70% that is composed of fat and calories that aren’t necessarily good for you. The average american doesn’t need to be adding unnecessary calories to the diet. Most of these calories are EPA, not DHA.

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