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Why Christopher Eggs?
Omega-3 Health Benefits
Over the last 20-30 years scientists have discovered more and more health
benefits thought to be associated with diets rich in Omega-3. They include:
- The Heart and Circulation
- Consumption of Omega-3 appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and
stroke because it seems to:
- Reduce the tendency for blood to clot
- Lowers the level of fats circulating in the blood
- Cuts the risk of an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Can reduce high blood pressure
- The Joints
- Omega-3 is believed to reduce the stiffness and pain in the joints of
rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
- Growing Brain
- Pregnant and breast-feeding mothers are believed to benefit from a high
Omega-3 intake. It appears to be a vital component of the baby's brain,
which grows rapidly in the last 3 months of pregnancy and the first 6-12
months after birth.
- Behavior
- Because of the apparent impact of Omega-3 on the brain, research is being
concentrated on a wide range of behavioral problems, such as Hyperactivity
in children, Depression and Alzheimers. Evidence supporting the beneficial
influence of Omega-3 in this area is not conclusive, but is strengthening.
Additionally, research is beginning to show possible benefits in other
areas, including some cancers (breast and prostate), type 2 diabetes and
asthma.
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