Coronary Heart Disease: A large number of studies have shown that oils containing Omega-3 can have a number of beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. Omega-3's have been shown to reduce the cholesterol ratio, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, platelet aggregation (blood cloning tendency), artheroscierosis (plaque formation) and cardiac arrhythmia.

Cancer: Omega-3 has been shown to selectively kill human cancer cells in tissue culture studies, without harming normal  cells. Clinical studies are confirming the potential of high doses of Omega-3 to reduce tumour growth.

Arthritis:  Several double blind studies have shown that when oils rich in Omega-3 are taken as a dietary supplement, about two thirds of patients are able to discontinue their non steroidal drugs and a further 20 % can cut down their drug use.

Skin Problems: Skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema and other allergic conditions, and dry skin have all been shown to be partly related to. Omega-3 deficiency.

Stress: Omega-3 fatty acids are the precursors  for  the  Series  3 prostaglandin's, which regulate immune function and are responsible for reversing the body's physiological  response  to  stress. Some clinical studies have indicated a sense of calmness in response to Omega-3 '5.

Growth and Development:
Studies have shown that mothers require increased levels of Omega-3 during pregnancy and nursing for normal brain and eye development in their children.

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References:
Erasmus U Fats and oils - the Complete Guide.
Simopoulos. A.P. (/99/) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: 54:438-63.British Nutrition Foundation (1992).
Unsaturated fatty acids  nutritional and physiological significance. Chapman & Hall, London.

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