www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com When it’s functioning properly, you don’t feel your heart doing its work; it’s a quiet engine pumping your blood to and from all parts of your body through the flexible wiring of arteries and veins. But we have all learned...
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www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com When it’s functioning properly, you don’t feel your heart doing its work; it’s a quiet engine pumping your blood to and from all parts of your body through the flexible wiring of arteries and veins. But we have all learned that even when your heart is working beautifully, it’s important to keep it fueled with the right nutrients. The importance of taking omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) for heart health is understood now more than ever before.The two most important omega- 3s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which work together in a harmonious manner to nourish the cardiovascular system. Multiple clinical trials show that EPA and DHA support healthy levels of blood fats (cholesterols and triglycerides). Some evidence also shows that omega-3 EFAs encourage a favorable inflammation response. Because omega-3 EFAs are primarily sourced from coldwater fish, progressive physicians originally advised their patients to eat three s
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