Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Heart Disease?

Hundreds of studies have shown the positive effects of omega-3s on heart health. For example, Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to:

• Stabilize irregular heart beat (arrhythmia)
• Reduce blood pressure
• Reduce the clotting of blood platelets—which means lowers risk of stroke
• Reduce abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia)

If your dog or cat has an adequate supply of omega-3s, these will produce anti-inflammatory eicosanoids called thromboxanes, which help maintain healthy blood viscosity or friction.  This is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure and reducing risk of blood clots, especially after damage from heartworms. Omega-3 fatty acids may also help heal tissue lining the heart that has been damaged by heartworms, and help animals with congestive heart failure (CHF) live longer. 

Learn more about the health benefits that a daily fish oil supplement can provide for your dog or cat by reading these articles:

• What are EFAs and Why do Dogs and Cats Need Them?
  
  
• Fatty Acids are Essential for a Healthy Skin and Coat in Dogs and Cats
  
  
• Additional Benefits of Essential Fatty Acids

Suggested Products:
Super EPA by Thorne Research

Super EPA by Thorne Research

Super EPA is a fish oil concentrate that is a superior source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omege-3s are needed to help prevent skin from drying and cracking and they are also an anti-inflammatory.  This will improve the quality of your pet’s coat and reduce the swelling and wounding associated with biting and scratching.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to prevent heart disease – they help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, stabilize irregular heart rhythms and reduce clotting of blood platelets. Omega-3s also work as an anti-inflammatory for skin diseases, asthma, allergies and kidney inflammation and some studies have shown them to be beneficial in reducing and stopping the growth of tumors.

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