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Omega Q Plus – Heart Healthy Supplement

Are you looking for a supplement to promote heart health? If so I recommend you consider Dr. Sinatra’s supplement Omega Q Plus. This supplement has recently been revised to provide higher levels of the omega 3 fatty acid DHA via calamarine.

omega q plus heart healthOmega Q Plus supports:

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Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol for Pet Owners

According to several studies have found pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than those who do not own a pet. Here are a few possible reasons owning a pet improves cholesterol and blood pressure:

1. Stress relief – Many people find petting and interacting with a pet to be soothing.

2. Increased reason for activity – If you own a pet that needs a walk, you have an increased reason to get exercise yourself.

3. Support – For many pet owners there pet is someone that is always there for them no matter what.

Owning a pet promotes an overall healthier lifestyle. You get out and exercise with your pet, whether it’s a walk, run, or playtime. You have a nonjudgmental party to share your struggles with. You get out and socialize more, whether you head to a local dog park or simply have pet ownership as an easy conversation topic. Plus, pets promote family time as everyone pitches in to care for a furred loved one.

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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com

Omega 3's – Do Omega 3's Really Help Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure?

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Two new studies showing contradictory results when it comes to omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease risk.

Study #1

Researchers compared the heart health and exercise capacity of 98 patients randomly divided between a control group receiving a placebo supplement and the test group supplementing 850-882 milligrams of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. All study participants were diagnosed with early stage heart failure.

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Here's another omega 3 option – Calamarine

The typical American diet tends to be low in omega 3 fatty acids, approximately 120 mg DHA/day, which is an omega 3 supplement may be beneficial. Some benefits omega 3’s have been linked to improvement in arrhythmias, blood pressure, lipoprotein(a) levels, arterial inflammation, HDL cholesterol, and endothelial function.

Fish oil is a very common source individuals choose to supplement to boost their intake of omega 3 fatty acids. Tuna, salmon, sardines, herring, and anchovies are common fish used for the production of fish oil supplements. Fish oil tends to have equal levels of EPA and DHA or in some cases may be slightly higher in EPA content.

A New Option

A new option produced by Pharma Marine Group is Calamarine. Calamarine is obtained from calamari, or squid, and contains higher levels of DHA. The company is also able to market Calamarine as “eco-friendly” because squid have a brief life cycle, breed rapidly, and are not endangered. Especially important with concerns regarding over-harvesting of our marine life, which fish oil production may play a part.

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Are you thankful for your health?

Thanksgiving is practically here. Are you thankful for your health this year?

I know when it comes to your health you may be frustrated with problems you’ve faced this past year. It is often easy to dwell on the negatives:

1. A lack of insurance coverage
2. Not able to diagnosis what’s going on
3. Difficulty contacting your physician
4. Not getting answers to your questions
5. Unpleasant medication side effects

Thanksgiving provides a great opportunity to step back and look at the positives. Some of these may apply to you:

1. You’ve had another year with your family.
2. You’ve begun treatment to control your health issues.
3. Surgery was a success.
4. You’ve been able to wean off medication.
5. You’re more active now than you were last year.
6. You’ve lowered your blood pressure.
7. Your cholesterol is within normal.

If in your case the positives don’t outweigh the negatives what can you do in the year ahead to change that around?

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How do you increase your intake of plant sterols?

Plant sterols and stanols are not found at high levels in foods. For this reason food manufacturers have found ways to fortify foods with plant sterols and stanols.

Some foods that are fortified with plant sterols and stanols include spreads, juices, milk, breads, salad dressings, and yogurt.

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