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TUNA OIL
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Tuna Oil is known to help
with infertility,
hypertension, high
cholesterol, inflammation
and asthma ... |
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TUNA OIL |
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Tuna Oil contails
two
omega 3 essential
fatty acids |
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Tuna oil contains
EPA and DHA, two omega 3 essential fatty acids. EPA is an important
fatty acid in the
maintenance of
cardiovascular
health and the
regulation of
inflammation. EPA
is a precursor to a
series of chemicals
whose job it is to
regulate the
inflammatory effects
of arachidonic
acid. Too much
arachidonic acid
leads to pain and
inflammation in
conditions such as
arthritis.
Arachidonic acid
also causes
inflammation in
arteries and leads
to the development
of atherosclerotic
plaques. |
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Deficiency of EPA can result in cardiac arrhythmias, high
cholesterol and
excessive aging.
EPA has been used to
treat heart disease,
arthritis and other
inflammatory
conditions.
DHA is an essential
component of the
brain and central
nervous system. It
seems to concentrate
in areas where there
is lots of
electrical activity
such as the
synaptosomes, where
nerve cells
communicate, and the
photoreceptors of
the eye. This is
why a deficiency of
DHA can result in
poor brain
development,
attention/deficit
hyperactivity
disorder, learning
disorders, memory
problems and poor
visual development.
Fish oils may also
offer protection
against some forms
of cancer.
Tuna contains more
omega 3 rich fat
than most other fish
species. Tuna
supplements are
usually found as
standard soft gel
capsules, containing
180 mg of EPA and
120mg of DHA per
capsule.
Ensure your tuna oil
supplement is not
processed with heat
because it damages
the acids and
creates free
radicals. It
is important to
purchase a good
quality fish oil
supplement that has
been tested for
contaminants.
Keep capsules away
from heat to
increase shelf life. |
Tuna Oil –
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FOOD SOURCES
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Tuna. |
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DEFICIENCY
SYMPTOMS |
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Infertility,
hypertension,
high
cholesterol,
inflammation,
asthma.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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1 – 3
capsules
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
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Other
essential
fatty acids,
vitamin A,
vitamin D,
vitamin E,
vitamin K. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Fatty acids
are best
absorbed
with a fatty
meal.
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Those with
an inability
to absorb
fats should
take an
enzyme
complex to
facilitate
the intake
of EFAs.
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Use caution
when taking
EFAs while
using
blood-thinning
medication. |
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practitioner before
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health care
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natural health care products for
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see fit, that the information on
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