More than 60 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure and in most cases, dietary factors are the primary reason.
Normal blood pressure would be around: 120 (systolic) / 80 (diastolic) , whereas blood pressure above 140 (systolic) / 90 (diastolic) are too high and might indicate a risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Decreasing the amount of saturated fats and increasing the intake of polyunsaturated fats (such as omega 3 fatty acids) is known to help lower the blood pressure and to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Studies have demonstrated that sources rich in omega 3, such as cold water fish or flax seed oil are very effective in helping to lower high blood pressure.
Research has proved numerous other positive factors of omega 3 fatty acids that help to prevent strokes and heart attacks:
* They lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
* They lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
* Lead to lower fibrinogen levels
* They decrease the risk of arrhythmias
* They show an inhibition of excessive platelet aggregation
All in all: Omega 3 oils helps to avoid cardiovascular diseases and benefits those with heart problems. The AHA recommends eating fish at least twice a week. Fish like herring ,mackerel, tuna, sardines and salmon are high in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - both of them are omega 3 fatty acids.
Other sources of omega 3 are: Canola, walnuts, soybeans…
