Agressive Dosing with Essential Fatty Acids may help reduce CVD Risk Factors

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Aggressive dosing with essential fatty acids may help reduce cardiovascular risk

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VANCOUVER, Feb. 12 /CNW/ - Cardiovascular disease (heart disease andstroke)

is the leading cause of death in over one-third of the Canadianpopulation. It is

the third leading cause of premature death under age 75(Source: Statistics

Canada). Udo Erasmus is on a mission to educate Canadiansregarding the

connection between low fat diets and cardiovascular disease.Author of the newly

released Choosing the Right Fats, and the groundbreakingbooks Fats and Oils and

Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, Erasmus' focus for manyyears has been to heighten

public awareness of the potential risks of the lowfat diet. These diets,

popularized over the last decade, are nutritionallydeficient and lacking in the

essential fatty acids (EFAs) needed for optimalhealth. As a well known health

advocate, Udo Erasmus has dedicated over 20 yearsto researching the subject of

EFAs and their role in human health. " Canadiansneed an oil change! Our diets

lack the necessary amounts of healthy fats,which may negatively impact our

health, most notably in regards tocardiovascular functions. EFAs can influence

cardiovascular disease byreducing platelet aggregation, which in turn reduces

blood clotting and lowers " bad " LDL cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and blood

pressure, " says Erasmus. " I am truly concerned about the current health of

Canadians, specifically withregards to the increasing number of people suffering

from cardiovasculardisease, which is a preventable disease in a majority of the

cases " , statesErasmus. As the body cannot produce essential fatty acids they

must be obtainedfrom outside sources. The two types of EFAs are known as omega 3

(found innuts, seeds, and some cold water fish), and omega 6 (found in vegetable

oils).An optimum combination of these fats is necessary in order to regulate

many ofthe body's vital systems. These include the cardiovascular,

reproductive,digestive, nervous, and immune systems. EFAs are also necessary for

properbrain development and function, and are beneficial in maintaining healthy

skinand hair, and a youthful outward appearance. DANISH CLINICAL TRIAL:

Lending support to his message, Erasmus points to a recent Danishclinical trial

which reveals the significant health benefits experienced by agroup of 61

individuals who added a high dose of EFAs from natural, unrefinedoils to their

daily diets. The participants were instructed to not modify anyother aspects of

their diets, including supplements and medications, for theduration of the

study. Individuals were later measured for risk factorsinvolved in

cardiovascular disease. " The changes were quite significant " , saysErasmus. After

eight weeks, 8% increased their " good " HDL cholesterol levelsand 16% improved

their overall HDL:LDL cholesterol ratios. A second sub-groupof individuals

noticed even greater improvements after being monitored for anadditional seven

weeks: - Fasting glucose (blood sugar) levels had decreased by 6% -

Triglycerides (blood fats) had decreased by 21% - Total cholesterol had

decreased by 7% - HDL cholesterol was increased by 16% - LDL

cholesterol had decreased by 15% - The HDL:LDL ratio had improved by 40%

The observed results experienced by these individuals within the shorttime

period (49-106 days) suggest that high dosage essential fatty

acidsupplementation could positively impact the risk of developing

cardiovasculardisease. " Current nutritional guidelines, including the lack of

informationregarding essential fatty acids, does not provide adequate guidance

forCanadians " , says Erasmus. " Individuals need to be informed and educated

aboutthe vital role of good fats in a healthy diet. Without such

importantinformation, we will continue to see an increase in cardiovascular

disease inthe Canadian

population. " http://www.newswire.ca/releases/February2002/12/c0791.html-30-

 

For further information: or a copy of the trial results: Contact: Tobias

Aysslinger, Phone: (604) 436-6000 ext 137, Email: slinger

 

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