How Fish Oil Can Reduce The Risk Of Heart Attack
Monday, February 1st, 2010In previous posts I have mentioned that high cholesterol may lead to plaque formation in heart blood vessels that blocks circulation and cause heart attack. I have also mentioned that one of the benefits of Omega 3 contained in fish oil is that it helps with cholesterol, heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Now I will show you how fish oil can reduce the risk of heart attack.
The basic cause of heart attacks is the thrombosis. To a nonprofessional, it means clog formation either in the arteries or in the brain. Fish oil prevents the plaque buildup on arterial walls. It also breaks up existing clots before they can cause any damage. It also keeps the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood thus reduce the possibility of heart attack. It also helps to keep the blood pressure under control.
With fried and processed food we mostly eat today, body has more of omega6. You will be surprised to know that omega6 to omega 3 ratio in most of us is 20:1. This is very high as in comparison to the optimal ratio i.e. 4:1. High ratio is the cause of many health issues like chronic inflammation and strokes. One of the significant properties of omega 6 is that it thickens the blood. This blood thickening can lead to chronic inflammation and hence to devastating conditions such as aneurysms and strokes. Omega 3 fats found in the fish oil supplement help counteract the same and lower the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio.
So if you think you have the risk of heart attack, you should consider adding fish oil supplement in your diet. However, it is important that you consult your physician before taking any fish oil supplement.