Numerous large, well conducted studies make it clear that omega 3’s are highly beneficial in prevention of degenerative diseases. I have already mentioned the dramatic absence of cardiovascular disease in the Inuit and Eskimo natives, (previous post)  in spite of their heavy animal fat consumption and low vegetable consumption.  Their high fish consumption provides abundant omega 3′s.

A Swedish study in 2006 demonstrated within a 6 to 12 month period of supplementation with omega 3, it produced a decline of early Alzheimer’s…believed due to the anti inflammatory activity of the omega 3’s.

Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock in his July 2006 newsletter reports the ratio of omega 3’s to omega 6’s is crucial to the reduction of heart attack, stroke, cancer, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease.  Virtually everyone in mainland USA would benefit from supplementing omega 3′s with fish oil.

The July 2008 issue of “The archives of Ophthalmology” reported on a study done at the University of Melbourne, Australia.  It pooled data from 9 different studies.  The pooled study involved almost 89,000 subjects and 3200 of those with AMD (age relate macular degeneration).  This study demonstrated that a high intake of omega 3 (EPA) was related to a 23% reduction in the risk of early AMD.  Advanced AMD was reduced by 38%.

The retina of the eye has high amounts of omega 3.  Blindness or impaired vision can result from a lack of sufficient omega 3’s.  The National Institute of Health (NIH) found increasing omega 3’s by only 2% decreased retinopathy by 40% to 50%.

Cold deep water tuna, herring, salmon are rich sources of omega 3’s, and associated with reduced inflammation and pain.

A double blind study found 2,600 mg daily of omega 3’s led to significant improvements in rheumatoid arthritis. As many as 13 good quality studies verify the anti-inflammatory benefits of fish oil in reducing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms of pain and dysfunction.

Dr. Robert DeMaria reports in his book “Dr Bob’s Trans Fat Survival Guide” that nerve conduction is significantly improved in a study he followed on seniors. Apparently neurotransmitters (conductors of brain and nerve messages) had improved conduction on neural pathways.

Dr. Bob should know, he is considered an expert on the subject of trans fats.  The trans fats are man modified (fully hydrogen saturated) substances that become foreign objects to the body and hard to metabolize and eliminate.

Studies show that the omega 3’s , ( coming from fish oils) with their anti inflammatory power help extinguish inflammation caused by the trans fats; hence they are quite beneficial in reducing Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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