Trivita Omega Prime
| 11/11/2009 05:55 AM |
| Benefits of Omega 3 EFAs |
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What benefits do fish oil offer our bodies? What is fish oil all about and what makes it good for us? You may have heard it on the news, or read it in a magazine, but how good is fish oil for you? These are a few question I'll try to answer in this short little article. All around the world, fish oil has received attention regarding it's benefits to achieving a healthier lifestyle. Health expert and scientists have done many studies on omega-3 fatty acids (the key nutrient in fish oil). So what's in fish oil that makes it so beneficial to our bodies? EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid. EPA, otherwise known as eicosapentaenoic acid, is mostly found in fish oil. According to the University of Maryland Health Center, "increased intake of EPA has beneficial effects on coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Most people in the Western world do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet." [1] Omega-3 fatty acids can be obtained from eating fish like salmon, cod liver, herring, and mackerel, or by taking a supplement. The reason many people turn to omega-3 supplements is because consumption of certain fish can be toxic, especially when consumed in large amounts. One supplement that I recommend is TriVita's Omega Prime. Omega Prime is created from the highest grade of fish oil, and uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process. So, if what you've heard about fish contamination, do not fear. You can be assured that Omega Prime is free of all contamination. TriVita's Omega Prime contains a "premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed." The importance of omega-3 fatty acids, as part of your diet are becoming more prevalent. More and more studies are beginning to surface, and diets, typical of modern America - ones high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3s - are linked to higher risks of cancer, diabetes, and immunity disorders. But now you can help protect your body from these horrible diseases, by adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. You do not have to be a fish eater, or even enjoy fish to reap the benefits provided by omega-3. But, you should do something to introduce these very important EPAs into your diet. I hope you've learned something about EPA, EFA, and omega-3. If you would like additional information on Omega Prime and any of the TriVita nutritional products, you can go to TriVita Products. TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry. Jeffrey Sloe Sources:  |
| 10/29/2009 05:11 AM |
| Omega Prime |
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Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFA) help lower cholesterol and also help to protect the heart. Many studies have been conducted over the years regarding cholesterol and its relationship to coronary heart disease (CHD). Some such studies include, The Framingham Heart Study, the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S) in 1994, West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study (WOSCOPS) in 195, the CARE study in 1996, the Air Force/Texas Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention Study (AFCAPS/TexCAPS) in 1998, the LIPID study in 1998, and the Heart Protection Study, which was published in 2002. CHD and cholesterol studies continue on a daily basis. However, scientists have now found that "elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia." An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years. Their work suggests those with high cholesterol-defined as 240 milligrams or more per deciliter of blood-were at a 66 percent higher risk for developing Alzheimer's. They also found that even those with slightly elevated cholesterol increased their risk by 52 percent. "This is an early risk factor for dementia that can be modified and managed by lowering cholesterol through healthy lifestyle changes," says the study's senior author, Dr. Rachel Whitmer, adding that almost 100 million Americans have either high or borderline cholesterol levels. [1] Health practitioners have recommended nutritional supplements containing fish oil, niacin and red yeast rice to help boost cardiovascular health. There are a number of nutritional supplements that help lower cholesterol levels. With regular exercise, a proper diet, and nutritional supplements, you can help protect your heart and now, decrease our chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. TriVita's Omega Prime is one of those nutritional supplements. Omega Prime is a supplement that gives you the needed omega-3 fatty acids to maintain a healthy omega-3 balance, an important part to the development and protection of the heart. TriVita's Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils - Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process. Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. One daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it. You can get additional information on TriVita's Omega Prime by clicking on this link, Omega Prime Jeffrey Sloe Sources:  |
| 10/13/2009 05:25 AM |
| Omega Prime and Bone Health |
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I always thought bone density tests were typically done on aging women, and I always thought calcium and vitamin d were the most important minerals needed to maintain healthy bones. In April of this year (2009), all that may have changed, as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may have taken their place in the battle of bone health. "In adults, it is said vitamin D deficiency may precipitate or exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that the vitamin may reduce the incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes." [1] Move over vitamin d, there's a new player in town! Researchers from the University of California's School of Medicine in San Diego reported the results of their "investigating into the association between the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and bone mineral density (BMD). In their study, subjects were 1,532 men and women ranging in age from 45 to 90 who answered food intake questionnaires and underwent tests of their bone density." [2] The result were astonishing, because they found that "the hip bones of people who consumed more omega-6 EFAs relative to omega-3 EFAs were less dense-hence more prone to fracture-while people who consumed more omega-3 EFAs relative to omega-6 EFAs had denser, stronger bones." As the authors said, "A higher ratio of n-6 [omega-6] to n-3 [omega-3] fatty acids is associated with lower BMD at the hip in both sexes. These findings suggest that the relative amounts of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may play a vital role in preserving skeletal integrity in older age." If you're looking to incorporate more omega-3-fatty acids into your diet, fish is your best bet. The purest choice fish include canned sardines or mackerel, wild Alaskan salmon and sablefish, and small, troll-caught tuna. However, if you're not a fish eater, TriVita's Omega Prime is a supplement that's high in omega-3 fatty acids. TriVita's Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process. As mentioned earlier, omega-3 supports our wellness in so many ways, which now includes healthy bones. It's one of the best nutrients to reduce runaway inflammation. This may be new to you, but runaway inflammation can lead to various serious health problems in the body involving the heart, arteries, lungs, joints and more. You can receive additional information on Omega Prime by clicking on the image below:
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| 10/09/2009 05:02 AM |
| Omega 3 and Omega Prime |
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I want to share some excerpts from an article on omega-3s. I feel it is an important article and can possibly save people some heartache if they would read it and start including omega-3s into their diet. The article is courtesy of Vital Choice, the world's best source of superior wild Salmon and Seafood. You can read the entire article by copying the url at the bottom of this post, and pasting it into your web browser. A great deal of evidence indicates that omega-3s can reduce the risk of stroke, sudden cardiac death, and second heart attacks. As a vocal proponent of preventative medicine rather than prescription drugs and/or surgical procedures, I prefer taking an all natural omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement, like TriVita's Omega Prime. Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines: one daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it. You can find additional information on Omega Prime and all of the TriVita nutritional products by going to TriVita Products. TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry. Jeffrey Sloe Sources:  |
| 09/23/2009 08:34 AM |
| Omega Prime |
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With all the current pregnancies in our church, I thought I'd look into some of the disorders that may arise during a pregnancy. I also looked at vitamins and minerals, and their affect, both good and bad, on pregnant women. One such order that I've found is Preeclampsia, which from at least one study showed that all the women suffering from this disorder had low levels of vitamin d and omega-3. What is Preeclampsia? According to the Preeclampsia website, "Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms." [1] The exact causes of Preeclampsia remain unclear, although researchers suspect poor nutrition, high body fat, immune deficiencies, and insufficient blood flow to the uterus, with ethnicity and heredity seen as possible factors. Hopes have been raised for a number of possible preventive factors – including antioxidant vitamins and chocolate – but these indications were not supported by subsequent research (Triche EW et al. 2008; Rumbold A et al. 2008; Klebanoff MA et al. 2009). [2] Can low vitamin D levels have an affect on women during their pregnancy? A recent study conducted in Norway showed that "nulliparous women who develop Preeclampsia had low concentrations of vitamin D in serum sampled in mid-pregnancy. The aim of the present study was to estimate the association between intake of vitamin D during pregnancy and the risk of Preeclampsia in 23,423 nulliparous pregnant women taking part in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study." [3] The findings in the study may not be conclusive, however, it did show that women who had Preeclampsia, did have a lower level of vitamin d. "The findings are consistent with other reports of a protective effect of vitamin D on Preeclampsia development. However, because vitamin D intake is highly correlated with the intake of long chain n-3 fatty acids in the Norwegian diet, further research is needed to disentangle the separate effects of these nutrients." [3] Because of the high consumption of fish in the Norwegian diet, researchers also noted that the women who reported higher vitamin D intake also reported higher omega-3 intake (from food and/or pills). This makes sense, given that fish are by far the best food sources of both nutrients. You may have heard that omega-3 essential fatty acids are an important part of your diet, and so is vitamin d. Whether you are pregnant or not, eating healthy foods and taking a daily supplement is the key to good health. A good source of vitamin d is TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, which provides, five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D, and Chlorophyll-coated tablets that protect valuable nutrients, time-releasing optimal absorption. And a good source of omega-3 is TriVita's Omega Prime, which meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. One daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it. To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, go to TriVita Products and click on the Vitamin D link. Jeffrey Sloe Sources:  |
