Is there a role for DHA and EPA supplementation in weight loss?Absolutely. There are several reasons why. One of the most important has to do with inflammation. A little known or understood fact clearly backed by substantial research is that inflammation impairs insulin function. Impaired insulin function is at the heart of metabolic syndrome and promotes weight gain. EPA and DHA have been shown to reverse inflammation and may be a vital part of any weight loss or weight management program
Why is it important that fish oil is shipped cold
The primary benefit of taking Eicosoid70 or other high end fish oils is to obtain more long chain fatty acids in the form of EPA and DHA. Long chain fatty acids are the most unstable organic molecules known and rapidly oxidize at room temperature. Most people who buy fish oil EPA and DHA products are unaware they are purchasing a product that has been oxidized. We take the extra step of storing and shipping cold to insure you the consumer get what you pay for.
I've seen other EPA fish oil products that ad additional anti-oxidants. Does Eicosoid70 have this added value?
The idea that anti-oxidants are added to fish oil to give you additional benefit is simply sleight of hand marketing. Ascorbate and rosemarry are added to Eicosoid70, but the purpose is not to protect you against oxidative free radicals, it is to protect the oil. Studies have shown the addition of these compounds ads some protection against lipid peroxidation. The best defense, however, is simply to refrigerate the product.
Why should I take EPA or DHA?
To understand the benefits of EPA/DHA supplementation, we have to understand the problem. The problem as it exists for most people is a dietary intake of too much omega 6 fatty acids and to few omega 3 fatty acids. This imbalance of fatty acid ratios promotes virtually every disease condition associated with poor nutrition - inflammation, circulatory disease, insulin resistance, and coronary heart disease. The benefit of taking more omega 3, particularly isolated compounds of Omega 3 such as DHA and DPA is there is a substantial body of research that clearly indicates that EPA and DHA from Omega 3 seem to reverse the effects we see from too much Omega 6. Thus EPA and DHA from Omega 3 promote decreased inflammation, increased insulin sensitivity which promotes long term weight loss, improved LDL/HDL profile, and improved markers for coronary heart disease.
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