The cardiovascular risk vs. Omega-3 protection mechanisms
Cardioprotective actions of Omega-3
- reduction in heart rate
- antiarrhythmic action
- lower blood pressure
- improved endothelial function
- increased contractility of blood vessels
- reduced platelet aggregation
- inhibited synthesis of proinflammatory factors
- stabilized atherosclerotic plaque
- drop in triglyceride levels
- increased HDL-cholesterol
- lower oxidative stress level
Clinical benefits of Omega-3 acid diet supplementation
Omega-3 ALA acids are essential diet components that cannot be produced by the human body. Linseed is their basic source. Omega-3 acids have anti-inflammatory properties, they prevent atherosclerosis of the blood vessels and influence the proper development of the central nervous system and vision. Thanks to these qualities, they have found a well-established use in […]
Counteracting obesity – metabolic syndrome and obesity-related metabolic disorders
Omega-3 acids have a positive impact on components of the metabolic syndrome such as lipid and carbohydrate imbalances and insulin resistance. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improve the lipid profile of blood serum by intensifying the fatty acid β-oxidation process in the liver, by increasing lipoprotein lipase activity, reducing the VLDL-cholesterol fraction and slightly increasing the […]