Lots of new interest in the omega-3 fatty acids
June 1997
There's lots of new interest in the omega-3 fatty acids...in fish, flaxseed, and other foods.
A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that eating at least 2 servings of fish a week reduces the risk of a fatal heart attack by almost HALF.
Fish oil lowers triglycerides and inhibits blood clotting. It may also reduce inflammation...improving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
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