Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Who has low levels of EPA, an omega 3 fatty acid?



A study on 1,390 elderly people, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this month, found that those exhibiting symptoms of depression had low levels of EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid.

Therefore, those suffering from depression may benefit from omega-3 supplements in order to restore levels of omega-3. Omega-3 fatty acids are called essential because omega-3 must be obtained from diet.

People suffering from depression are not the only group of people that may need more omega-3 fatty acids. Deficiencies in the essential omega-3 fats can easily occur because only from eating omega-3 containing fish can a direct source of omega-3 fatty acids be obtained. Health agencies advise limiting fish intake, so daily intake of omega-3 containing fish is unlikely. Plant and food fortified sources of omega-3 produce low amounts, if any EPA and DHA, the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, thus hardly providing any sufficient health benefit at all. Most of us are unable to achieve beneficial levels of omega 3 without taking an omega-3 supplement.

Each capsule of Res-Q 1250, a direct source of EPA and DHA, provides 390-430 milligrams of EPA, and 300-325 milligrams of DHA, up to 755mg of pure EPA and DHA combined in just one capsule. Res-Q 1250 is a pure and potent omega-3 supplement, thus benefiting people seeking general health and wellness. Intake of omega-3 is needed to restore optimal levels of omega-3 fatty acids, not only just by those suffering from depression. Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for the health of the brain, and cardiovascular system. Omga-3 fatty acids are recommended by doctors for good health.

References:
“Plasma eicosapentaenoic acid is inversely associated with severity of depressive symptomatology in the elderly: data from the Bordeaux sample of the Three-City Study.” Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 May;87(5):1156-62.

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