Insight. 2008 Oct-Dec;33(4):20-5;
Omega 3 fatty acids and the eye.
Cakiner-Egilmez T.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Tulay_Cakiner-Egilmez@meei.harvard.edu
The health benefits of fish oil have been known for decades. Most of the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of omega-3 essential fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Clinical studies have suggested that DHA and EPA lower triglycerides; slow the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques; lower blood pressure slightly; as well as reduce the risk of death, heart attack, and arrhythmias. Studies have also shown that omega-3 fatty acids may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD and reverse the signs of dry eye syndrome.
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Fish oils and flax seed oils have been shown to suppress the immune system and also to cause oxidative damage by free radicals to DNA and tissues. Then the repair mechanism (inflammation) is suppressed by the polyunsaturated oils, so not only is tissue damage created, but the body is unable to heal the damage. The best way to raise your levels of omega-3 fats in your diet is to DECREASE the amount of omega-6 fats like olive oil, canola and other "vegetable oils" like soy oil. Omega-6 fats compete with the omega-3 oils. Humans need miniscule amounts of these oils. The reason clinical studies have to administer large doses of fish oils is due to the unnatural amount of omega-6 liquid oils.
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