Fish Oil Protocol

     

The MANY PROVEN benefits of Fish Oil for a WIDE variety of conditions are undeniable. IMO EVERYONE should be taking this wonderful supplement

   

“The leading cause of death in the western world is the formation of abnormal clots inside a blood vessel. It is important for healthy people to take steps to prevent this.” Life Extension, Note fish oil addresses abnormal blood clots in MANY manners

“Scientists were first alerted to the many benefits of fish oils in the early 1970s when Danish physicians observed that Greenland Eskimos had an exceptionally low incidence of heart disease and arthritis despite the fact that they consumed a high-fat diet. Intensive research soon discovered that two of the fats (oils) they consumed in large quantities, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), were actually highly beneficial. More recent research has established that fish oils (EPA and DHA) play a crucial role in the prevention of atherosclerosis, heart attack, depression, and cancer. Clinical trials have shown that fish oil supplementation is effective in the treatment of many disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, and Reynaud’s disease.” Fish and Fish Oil

“We found that while eating baked or broiled fish was linked to a slower but more powerful heart beat and lower blood pressure, eating fried fish was associated with heart muscle motion abnormalities, a reduced ejection fraction, lower cardiac output, and higher blood pressure.”  Mozaffarian, Am J Cardiology 2006 Jan

“Research indicates 3 servings of omega-3-rich fish, such as salmon, sardines, cod, halibut or tuna, each week confers significant protection against sudden death from a heart attack.” University of Athens

“Fish oil supplements decrease triglycerides, LDL, and decrease HBP.” Toft et al

“Fish oil lowered homocysteine and decreased fibrinogen with no adverse effects.” Saynor et al

“A study tracking 1822 men over 30 years found that those who ate the most fish, over an ounce per day, cut their risk of cardiovascular disease by over 40% and their risk of heart attack by about half.” Northwestern University Medical School

“A daily dose of fish oil equal to seven ounces of salmon slashed triglycerides by more than 50%.” Oregon Health Sciences University

“Fish oil has also proven to be beneficial in autoimmune joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While fish oil supplementation has not been used in clinical trials for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it may be beneficial in treating this condition, which has many similarities to RA, including a common underlying inflammatory mechanism and immune dysfunction.” Michael Traub, ND, and Keri Marshall MS, ND

“Fish oil combined with vitamin E delayed the onset of autoimmune diseases in autoimmune prone mice.” Venkattaman et al

“Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega 6 class found in corn oil and safflower oil may be involved in the development of breast cancer, where as long chain omega 3 PUFAs found in fish oil can inhibit breast cancer.” Bagga et al

“In a prospective study of 35,298 Singapore Chinese women aged 45 – 74 years it was determined that high levels of dietary Omega 3 EFA from marine sources (Fish Oil/shellfish) were significantly associated with reduced risk of breast cancer. Furthermore women who consumed low levels of Omega 3 EFA had a statistically significant increased risk of breast cancer.” Gago-Dominguez et al

“Seven days of dietary omega 3 oil effectively reduced inflammatory cytokine formation and thromboxane A2 production by platelets in rats.” Ikeda et al 1995, Note thromboxane A2 promotes abnormal blood clotting

“There is an increase of awareness in the role of omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and fish oils and aid in the prevention and management of heart diseases.   This can help reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heartbeat; which can lead to heart problems and even sudden death. Greater than half of all sudden death from cardiac causes have no history of cardiovascular disease. In fact, over 40% of all heart attack victim autopsies show clear coronary vessels. Clearly, there is much more going on than the simple "cholesterol kills" hypothesis. It is interesting to note that the first and most common sign of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women is death. Yes, death.  In other words, there are no signs or symptoms.” Doctor Michael Lam MD

“Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major component of fish oil, are accumulated in the brain of the fetus and infant during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first year of life. DHA, in particular, has been found to be important for the development of the infant’s central nervous system and visual acuity. Although infants can, to a limited extent, convert alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and DHA, by far the majority of the infant’s need for DHA must be met through mother’s milk or fortified infant formula. Danish researchers suggest that the transfer of DHA from mother to infant via breast milk may significantly deplete the DHA status of the mother.” Danish Research

“Several studies have established a clear association between low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and depression. Other studies have shown that countries with a high level of fish consumption have fewer cases of depression. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have successfully used fish oil supplementation to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and British researchers report encouraging results in the treatment of schizophrenia.” Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE

“Taking fish oil will save about 20 lives per 1,000 patients per year when treated with omega-3.   How does this compare to statin drugs, you may ask. Well, in the Heart Protection Study Collaborative Group (Lancet vol. 360, July 6, 2002), it was shown that when 40 mg of simvistatin (a statin drug) is given to high-risk patients, there is an overall savings of 179 lives out of the population studied of 10,267 patients. This equates to 17 lives per 1,000 patients per five year, or 3.6 lives per 1,000 patients per year with statin-type cholesterol lowering drugs.” Doctor Michael Lam MD

"Loma Linda University research just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compares the effects of walnuts and fatty fish in the fight against heart disease, demonstrating that in healthy individuals, walnuts lower cholesterol more than fish, while fatty fish lower triglycerides. Both can reduce the overall risk of coronary heart disease." Life Extension

"Blood clots kill more than 600,000 Americans every year yet conventional medicine has largely ignored well-documented methods of reducing abnormal blood clot formation." Circulation Ahajournal, Note fish oil is a proven method of reducing this risk

"Fish oil seems to protect against virtually every age-related degenerative disease."   Life Extension

"Now Maria’s whole family is on fish oil. While Maria and Stuart, John Paul, now 11, and her eldest daughter Victoria, 17, take capsules, her youngest two, five-year-old William and Harriet, 3, have bubblegum flavored sachets.”      Fish Oil and Autism One Story

"I find the research on fish oil so compelling that I do take fish oil supplements daily, although I consider myself a vegetarian and don't eat any fish."   Doctor Nan Fuchs PhD

"Fish oil reduces high blood pressure and coronary artery disease – two of the top contributors to Heart Failure. If you have HF, be sure to get on the fish oil bandwagon. I would even suggest a higher dosage than what was used in the study. I recommend taking 2-4 g a day in divided doses. I've had excellent results with that higher dosage, and no problems.”    Doctor Steven Sinatra MD

    

For more Research on Fish Oil (See Fish Oil Protocol Research Section)

   

Fish Oil

Fish Oil is found in the skin and fat layer just under the skin of many cold saltwater water fish, including salmon (See Salmon Protocol), sardines (See Sardine Protocol), mackerel, herring and tuna. There is little Fish Oil in the flesh of these fish. Fresh water fish contain NO beneficial Fish Oil.

Fish Oil supplies the EFAs EPA and DHA (See DHA and EPA Protocol) that many people do not get from their diet. EPA and DHA are essential to brain, and nerve function. Fish Oil will help most people with their omega 3 EFA  to omega 6 EFA (See Omega 6 EFA Protocol) ratio. Some People can convert omega 3 EFA to EPA and DHA. However many races, including northern Europeans, MANY of us, lack this ability

   

Fish Oil is helpful for many Health conditions

Fish Oil has been proven very helpful for many health problems such as HBP, excess blood coagulation, high fat levels (See Triglyceride Protocol), reducing chronic inflammation (See Inflammation Protocol), diabetes and is an often-overlooked solution to cardiac arrhythmia (See Arrhythmia Protocol) problems. Fish Oil has been proven to lower triglyceride levels by up to 30% this is great for diabetics. The MANY PROVEN benefits of Fish Oil for a WIDE variety of conditions are undeniable. IMO EVERYONE should be taking this wonderful supplement (See Supplement Protocol).

“Scientists were first alerted to the many benefits of fish oils in the early 1970s when Danish physicians observed that Greenland Eskimos had an exceptionally low incidence of heart disease and arthritis despite the fact that they consumed a high-fat diet. Intensive research soon discovered that two of the fats (oils) they consumed in large quantities, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), were actually highly beneficial. More recent research has established that fish oils (EPA and DHA) play a crucial role in the prevention of atherosclerosis, heart attack, depression, and cancer. Clinical trials have shown that fish oil supplementation is effective in the treatment of many disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, and Reynaud’s disease.

"An extensive medical literature testifies to the fact that fish oils prevent and may help to ameliorate or reverse atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Fish oils help maintain the elasticity of artery walls, prevent blood clotting, reduce blood pressure, stabilize heart rhythm and help combat inflammation. There is also considerable evidence that fish oil consumption can reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer and help slow their progression. Daily supplementation with fish oils has been found effective in preventing the development of colon cancer and has also been found to help combat depression.” Summaries of the latest research concerning the health benefits of fish and fish oil

MANY other health problems can be GREATLY helped by Fish Oil supplementation IMO this is because MOST people do not have a good source of EFAs (See EFA Protocol) and Fish Oil will supply SOME. This little bit is enough for your body to put the newly acquired EFAs where they are required most and your health condition improves or resolves.

   

A Few of Fish Oil’s MANY Proven Benefits

• Provides EPA & DHA (See DHA & EPA Protocol)

• Raises HDL (See HDL Protocol)

• Inhibit thrombosis

• Helps balance omega 6’s inflammatory properties with omega 3’s inflammation suppression properties

• Helps prevent arrhythmia (See Arrhythmia Protocol)

• Can help with ADD and ADHD

• Lowers triglycerides (See Triglyceride Protocol)

• Lowers blood pressure

• Lowers Inflammation

• Increases blood flow

• Increases blood platelet de-aggregation (See Blood Coagulation Free Fiber Protocol)

• Relaxes arteries

• Lowers fibrinogen

• Increases cell wall flexibility

• Many Others

   

A study evaluated 14 patients with high triglycerides, low HDL, and normal LDL levels. Seven received 1 gm of immediate release niacin three times daily plus 3.4 gm of omega-3 fish oil. The other seven received a placebo.  After only seven weeks, the treated patients had fantastic results. Their triglycerides dropped an average of 52% and their HDL raised 33%. The placebo patients had an average rise in triglycerides of 10% and HDL rose by only 4%.

I take 2 grams of Fish Oil many days I do not eat salmon (See Salmon Protocol). Take at least 1000 mg of EPA + DHA (not just 1000 mg of fish oil) to achieve significant health benefits. Check your Fish Oil fact sheet to see how many grams of your Fish Oil this translates into.

If you are not getting enough good omega 6 EFA (See Omega 6 EFA Protocol) you should balance your fish oil with and equal amount of good omega 6 EFA such as avocados or borage oil. Keep both in the fridge and take them at the same time. Here is a product that combines both (See Multi Omega Oil Protocol). I like a product that balances fish oil with the other required oils.

Summaries of the latest research concerning the health benefits of fish and fish oil

   

Cautions

Caution: Fish oil in high doses (over 3 grams/day) can compromise your immune function unless you also take 200 to 400 IU of vitamin E/day. Make sure your omega 3 EFAs including fish oil at least equals your consumption of good omega 6 EFA. Keep all opened fish oil in the fridge.

Since Fish Oil thins the blood you need to be careful if you are taking a toxic drug that does this or if you have surgery scheduled. Talk with your doctor  about these potential problems. If you consume LOTS of the substances (See Blood Coagulation Assess) that thin your blood be careful of taking more than 2 grams of fish oil a day or so and monitor your bleeding to make sure you have not thinned your blood too much.