Hypertension is a serious problem that is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In other words, it can be deadly. It is often referred to as the silent killer, because patients do not always notice symptoms. That’s one reason that regular checkups are so important.
If hypertension is also accompanied by high triglycerides (fats) in the bloodstream, then two risk factors for heart disease are present. While the fish oil blood pressure reduction benefits are modest, the effect that it has on high triglycerides is more impressive. In some studies, a 26% reduction in total triglycerides has been seen, as well as a significant increase in HDL cholesterol levels.
While LDL cholesterol particles are bad, contributing to clogging of the arteries, HDL particles are good. They help to gather up the LDL particles and take them back to the liver for reprocessing or disposal.
The 26% reduction has only been seen in groups receiving a relatively high dose of DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid, a specific omega-3 found only in some species of fatty fish. The DHA content of a supplement should be listed in the “nutrition facts”.
Stress and anxiety greatly contribute to hypertension. In some cases, it is difficult to get the pressures down, because the person is so anxious.
One of the advantages of DHA supplements is that they help reduce anxiety and stress. They are also beneficial for relieving depression and other emotional disorders.
So, taking fish oil for blood pressure could make you feel better, all over. Some researchers believe that the cause of the increased incidence of depression seen in the US and other industrialized societies is a dietary shift away from seafood and towards other foods that are low in total omega-3s and completely devoid of DHA.
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