The standard American diet is woefully lacking in Omega-3s. Our heavy consumption of grain, eating grain-fed meat (pastured livestock and wild game has significantly higher levels of Omega-3), and lack of fish & seafood in our diet are all contributing factors to our lack of Omega-3s. The ideal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 is 1:1 or 1:2, but the average ratio Americans have is between 1:10 to 1:30. Way out of whack, even on the low end!
Some of the benefits of fish oil and proper Omega ratios:
- increase HDL
- lower triglycerides
- reduce risk of heart attack
- reduce risk for some forms of cancer
- reduce risk for some autoimmune diseases
- reduce risk for developing diabetes
- anti-inflammatory
- helps with weight regulation
- helps fight depression
- cell protection and anti-aging
- brain development in babies
The brand of fish oil Chris and I take is "Nordic Naturals". And you can get a free sample!
1. Go to http://www.nordicnaturals.com/
2. Click on the "Free Sample" button at the bottom of the page. (See below for button location, I circled it and added a big red arrow.)
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