HOW MUCH FISH OIL?
INFLAMMATION AND SEPSIS
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First some interesting research...
Using a standard research procedure called a RCT, medical doctors in Portugal injected fish oil directly into the blood stream of 25 desperately ill patients suffering from systemic sepsis. They measured various inflammatory markers and of course the clinical outcomes.
RESULTS
Compared to the control group, - the inflammation in the body decreased dramatically (measuring the so-called “plasma interleukin IL-6” concentration)
- oxygenation of the blood increased significantly
- the length of time in hospital was 28 days vs 82 for the non-fish oil control group.
- However the mortality was the same in both groups. Equal numbers died.
THEIR CONCLUSIONS
No arguments! "Inclusion of fish oil in parenteral nutrition provided to septic ICU patients increases plasma eicosapentaenoic acid, modifies inflammatory cytokine concentrations and improves gas exchange. These changes are associated with a tendency towards shorter length of hospital stay. Clinical Trials Registration Number: ISRCTN89432944"
JOURNAL
Critical Care 2010, 14:R5doi:10.1186/cc8844Published: 19 January 2010
FISH OIL HEALTH BENEFITS.
There is now overwhelming evidence that fish oil health benefits include - A healthier immune system (as seen in the research above).
- Helps prevent heart attack.
HEART ATTACK SIGNS ...
- Improves bone strength
Causes of OSTEOPOROSIS ...
- Important in building healthy hyaline cartilage. Whilst this is true of every single person, it's interesting that orthopaedic surgeons are now recommending fish oil after surgery to help restore healthy bones.
HYALINE CARTILAGE ...
- Controlling the inflammation associated with arthritis.
ARTHRITIS ...
- Memory, blood sugar ... in short we should all be eating more fish.
FISH OIL HEALTH BENEFITS ...
HOW MUCH FISH OIL?
The American Heart Association recommends at least two helpings of cold water fish (Like salmon) per week. You could safely double that.If you are taking fish oil tablets, then two softgels or one teaspoon is how much fish oil is recommended per day. You can't overdose on it, unless you suffer from some very rare autoimmune diseases, in which case you should consult with your doctor.
MACKEREL RECIPES
Smoked mackerel recipes are one of the easiest and most delicious ways to increase your Omega-3 levels. Precooked, it's immediately available, no fuss and in the Netherlands at least is very cheap.
MACKEREL RECIPES ...
WAYS TO COOK SALMON
Never think of vitamin, mineral and for example fish oil soft gels as an alternative to healthy eating. They are 'supplements'. Here at Ways to cook Salmon you find some easy recipes that fit in with our HEALTHY SLOW FOOD MADE FAST philosophy.
WAYS TO COOK SALMON ...
SMOKED SALMON DIP RECIPE ...
USEFUL LINKS
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