| Cold-water salmon oil is rich in alpha- linolenic acid | | | | fibromyalgia) with a combination of omega-3 and |
| (ALA), eicosapentanoic (EPA) and docosahexanoic | | | | omega-6 normalises the balance. |
| (DHA), These are all fatty acids that are essential | | | | Weight loss |
| for the functions of the human body. Cold-water | | | | - Improves cellular metabolism, electrolyte and |
| salmon oil is a precursor of the prostaglandin E 1 | | | | water balance |
| (PGE1) and E3 (PGE3) series. | | | | - May ease craving for sugar and help to |
| There has been a great deal of research over | | | | decrease appetite |
| the past 15 years which shown promising positive | | | | Pre-menstrual syndrome and menopause |
| results from the use of cold-water salmon oil | | | | - Electrolyte and water balance - reduces water |
| (omega-3) in the treatment of cardiovascular | | | | retention |
| disease, chronic obstructive airways disease, | | | | - Corrects possible deficiencies |
| symptoms associated with menopause, | | | | - Anti-inflammatory |
| symptoms associated with premenstrual | | | | Benign (fibrocystic) breast disease |
| syndrome, non-insulin dependent diabetes, | | | | - Anti-inflammatory |
| psoriasis and other skin conditions. It also has a | | | | - Corrects possible deficiencies in GLA, EPA and |
| positive influence on hair, skin and nails. | | | | PAG1 |
| PGE1 and PGE3 (which omega-3 is converted into) | | | | Multiple sclerosis |
| reduces or inhibits: | | | | - Improves nerve transmission - helps restore the |
| - inflammation | | | | protective sheath around the nerve fiber |
| - platelet stickiness (making the blood thinner) | | | | - Corrects possible deficiencies |
| - thrombosis (blood clotting) | | | | - Immune system support |
| - synthesis of bad LDL cholesterol | | | | - Decreases platelet clumping |
| - tightness of the arterial walls (thereby lowering | | | | - Balances prostaglandins |
| blood pressure) | | | | Hyperactivity in children |
| - formation of cancer cells | | | | - Corrects possible deficiencies |
| The essential fatty acids are also able to protect | | | | - Reduces allergies |
| the liver from the effects of too much alcohol | | | | - Improves nerve transmission in memory and |
| and irritating drugs. Prostaglandins also help to | | | | concentration areas of the brain |
| maintain water and electrolyte balance, insulin | | | | - Immune system support |
| secretion by the pancreas, transmission of | | | | - Balances low blood sugar levels |
| messages along the nerve cells and digestive | | | | Schizophrenia |
| function. | | | | - Corrects possible deficiencies and imbalance of |
| The functions of essential fatty acids means that | | | | low PGE1 and high PGE2 |
| non-contaminated Omega-3 fish oil supplements | | | | Protects against alcohol |
| can be used with benefit in the following situations. | | | | - Alleviates withdrawal symptoms |
| Cardiovascular disease | | | | - Reduces liver toxicity |
| - Anti-inflammatory effect | | | | - Reduces nervous system depression |
| - Reduces platelet stickiness | | | | Depression and anxiety |
| - Reducing blood clotting | | | | - Corrects possible EFA deficiency |
| - Lowers blood pressure by decreasing smooth | | | | - Improves nerve transmission in the brain and |
| muscle tone in the arterial wall | | | | nervous system |
| - Lowers bad LDL cholesterol while increasing | | | | - Balances low blood sugar levels |
| good HDL cholesterol | | | | Cancer - GLA of the omega-6 and EPA of the |
| Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) | | | | omega-3 suppress tumor growth and metastasis |
| - Anit-inflammatory effect | | | | (spread), particularly in colon cancer, breast cancer |
| - Immune system support | | | | and melanoma. While GLA, EPA and DHA are not |
| - Corrects possible Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), | | | | necessarily curative they do alleviate symptoms, |
| eicosapentanoic (EPA) and docosahexanoic (DHA) | | | | prevent further complications, support the |
| deficiencies | | | | immune system and help to restore function. |
| Skin disorders such as eczema, acne, allergic | | | | Diabetes Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid |
| dermatitis, psoriasis | | | | supplementation may assist nerve function and |
| - Anti-inflammatory | | | | help to prevent nerve disease (neuropathy) |
| - Immune system support | | | | Is there anyone who wouldn't benefit - there are |
| Allergies such as asthma, hay fever, food allergies, | | | | many functions that essential fatty acids perform. |
| contact dermatitis | | | | Omega 3 supplements from a non-contaminated |
| - Anti-inflammatory | | | | source help in many diseases. Side effects are |
| Immune system support | | | | practically non-existent although transient nausea |
| - Antibacterial and antiviral - viruses are known to | | | | may sometimes be experienced because of the |
| decrease the efficiency of delta-6-desaturase, | | | | oil content of the capsules. This can generally be |
| leading to an imbalance of EFA and prostaglandin | | | | avoided by taking the capsules with food. |
| synthesis. Treating post viral fatigue (chronic | | | | Transient mild skin rashes or acne have also been |
| fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalitis, | | | | reported to occur occasionally. |