 28/3/2011 A fish-rich diet is the key to Eskimos’ low rates of diabetes and heart disease, say researchers, who suggest obese Westerners, might do well to boost their fish oil consumption.  A study of more than 300 Alaskan Yup'ik Eskimos found that although 70% were overweight or obese, they did not show the same risk factors for heart disease as the US population.They also had a lower prevalence of diabetes. After analysing blood samples, researchers found that those with the highest levels of the omega-3 fish oils docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) had the lowest triglyceride and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Recent research suggests that patients with elevated basal levels of CRP are at an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Even some of the most obese Eskimos had triglycerides and CRP concentrations that were on a par with regular-weight people, found the study, published online in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "It appeared that high intakes of omega-3-rich seafood protected Yup'ik Eskimos from some of the harmful effects of obesity,” said lead author Dr Zeina Makhoul, a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. However, the researchers stopped short of making recommendations on supplements, saying further studies were needed to measure outcomes with supplementation. "If the results of such a trial were positive, it would strongly suggest that omega-3 fats could help prevent obesity-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes," Dr Makhoul said. The researchers analysed data from 330 people living in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of south-west Alaska, who typically consume around 20 times as much omega-3 fats from fish as the average American. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2011 David Brill and AAP www.australiandoctor.com Did you have your supplement today? I recommend to my patients to have 1 teaspoon of Metagenics Meta Pure EPA/DHA daily for the maintenance of good health, plus having 3 fish meals per week.The fish oil that I recommend is concentrated, with a fruity flavour to it, and it is manufactured from renewable sources of small fish. The molecular distillation increases purity and reduces heavy metals and pesticides. The oil is concentrated to increase EPA/DHA content up to 60%, and antioxidants are added to protect the integrity of the oil. The small dose required makes it an economical product. Did you know that a 50g dose of Food2Live has more than 3000mg of omega 3 derived from organic freshly grounded seeds? Not only that, it also has protective properties against bowel and breast cancer, it helps regulate hormones, therefore is excellent for the treatment of PMS and menopausal symptoms, and it is an excellent brain food for adults and children |
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