SUPERIOR OMEGA-3: A BETTER OUTLOOK ON HEART HEALTH
Did you have a recent blood test showing high cholesterol and/or triglycerides? If so, consider taking Superior Omega-3 as an additive. In this week’s blog, we will give a brief synopsis on cholesterol, triglycerides and how Superior Omega-3 can help.
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced by the liver. Normal levels of cholesterol are essential for making several vital hormones and digesting fatty foods. When there is to much cholesterol in the blood, plaque slowly builds in the arteries, resulting in further complications such as heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or death.
In a few weeks, we will present a blog on cholesterol and statins. Therefore, we will not discuss the different lipid panel tests in this blog.
What Are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are fats found in the blood. In early 2023, we did a blog on nutrition and daily requirements. Fat is an essential macronutrient needed for optimal organ function and should make up 10%-25% of daily requirements. Good fats are essential for heart function, muscle fuel, and body heat.
Therefore, there should always be a low trace of triglycerides in the blood if we are following recommended daily requirements. If a diet includes a high number of bad fats, triglycerides in the blood elevate over time and can cause result in further complications such as high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or death.
What is Superior Omega-3?
There are two main fats found in our foods: Saturated and unsaturated.
- Saturated fats are the bad fats found in junk food, soda and processed foods.
- Unsaturated fats are the healthy fats found in foods such as fish, assorted nuts and dark, green leafy vegetables.
Omega-3 fatty acids are the healthy fats that should be consumed in our daily requirements. Omega-3 fatty acids help all the cells in the body function as they should. They’re a vital part of cell membranes, helping to provide structure and supporting interactions between cells.
In addition, omega-3s provide the body with energy and support the health of many body systems. These include the cardiovascular system and endocrine system.
Omega-3 supplements primarily help lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Omega-3 supplements are not to replace a healthy diet, but rather used as an aid to improve blood circulation.
At our office, we offer Superior Omega-3 fatty acids supplements made by one of the most reputable supplement companies in the chiropractic field. If you have high cholesterol or a high triglyceride count, let us know so that we can help manage your case.
If you have any questions, please call us at (724) 547-3377 and check out our website at www.laurelmountainchiro.com for more content.
Yours In Health,
Brian M. Steinert, DC
Larry E. Wilkins, DC