Tuesday, October 11, 2011

About Cholesterol: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Lipids

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From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol
Omega-3 fatty acids have been toted as healthy nutrient. Although they are found in a variety of healthy foods and supplements, did you know that they can also help keep your lipids in check? This newsletter features everything you need to know about omega-3 fatty acids and how they affect your heart health.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: What You Need to Know
Omega-3 fatty acids have gained a good reputation for being a healthy fat. Not only do they help your heart healthy, they can also help keep your lipids in check.

Foods Containing Omega 3 Fatty Acids
There are a variety of delicious foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Ranging from nuts to fish, implementing some of these foods into your diet will ensure your heart health.

How Much Omega-3 Fatty Acids Should You Consume?
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce certain aspects of your lipid profile, as well as help to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But how much do you need to see this benefit, and is taking more even better?

Fish Oil Supplements - Can They Lower Cholesterol?
There are plenty of foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, but what happens if you just can't seem to fit these healthy fats into your diet? Many manufacturers make supplements that seem like a plausible way to include omega-3 fats into your diet, but are they the same as eating foods that contain them?

 


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