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Three type of Omega-3  
1– Alpha-LInolenic acid (ALA) Fund in plant oils edible seeds (walnuts, Flaxseed, Hemp….).
2- Ecosapentaenoic Acid in marine oils ( fish, Krill, Eggs and certain Algae).
3- Docosahexaaenoic Acid in marine oils ( fish, Krill, Eggs and certain Algae) .         

Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty acid
1- May Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) by inhibiting the production of Apoprotein (a) (Apo (a)). 
2- May Prevent High blood pressure
3- May Prevent Atherosclerosis
4- May Prevent Heart Attack
5- May Prevent Strok
6- reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis 
7- May Prevent Crohn’s Disease
8- Prevent Gallstones
9- may help to prevent Age- Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
10- may help to prevent and treat Autoimmune Disease
11- may help to prevent Fatty Liver 
12- may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels.
13- May lower elevated Homocysteine

Fish high in Omega-3 Fatty Acid
1- King Salmon
2- Mackerel
3- Herring
4- Sardines
5- Trout
6- Tuna

Fish Oils may Counteract Potentially Toxic effects of:
1- 
 May inhibit the excessive production of Cytokines (Interleukin 1, Interleukin 6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor).
2- May reduce Creatine Phosphokinase  (CPK) levels in persons who undertake intensive exercise.
3- May inhibit the ability of (mental) stress to increase Cortiso levels. 
4- May help to reduce the toxic side effects of Anti Cancer Medicinal Drug.
5-
May lower C-Reactive Protein levels.
6-  May lower the body’s production of Archidonic acid.
7-
may lower elevated Fibrinogen levels. 
8- May help to prevent Alcoholl-induced Fatty Liver
9- may lower elevated serum Triglycerides and increase HDL levels in tobacco smokers.

Toxic Effects of Fish Oils
1-
May cause Diarrhea in some people.
2-
May cause temporary Gastrointestinal discomfort in some people. 
3- May increaseLDL Cholesterol levels (12grams /day) that may cause the depletion of Vitamin E.

 

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Homocysteine https://drsokhandan.com/homocysteine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homocysteine Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:44:46 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1711 Homocysteine is a toxic , amino acid not used in protein synthesis, but is part of methionine metabolism. The amount of homocysteine in your blood is one of the best indicators of how healthy you are. 38% of elderly persons, both male and female, have elevated homocysteine levels. Homocysteine occurs from the relative lack of Methionine and Vitamin B12 in the diets of vegetarians people and study shows 6% of vegetarians have elevated homocysteine level.

Toxic effects of Excess Homocysteine
that may increase


1- Cardiovascular disease
2- Atherosclrosis
3- Blood Clotting
4- Cholesterol deposition around the heart muscle
5- Progression of Aging Process
6- Aneurysm
7- Ischemic heart disease
8- Heart Attack; approximately 40% of all heart attacks are caused by elevated Homocysteine levels.
9- Stroke
10- Kidney stone
11- May increase many Cancer (Breast, Cervical)
12- Crohn’s disease
13- Ulcerative colitis
14- Cause Insulin resistance
15- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
16- Fibromyalgia
17- Stimulate the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol
18- Osteoporosis
19- Depression
20- Alzheimer
21- Dementia
22- Psoriasis

Substance may increase the production of Homocysteine
1- Fructose
2- Calcium-channel Blocker drug
3- Metformin
4- Methotrexate (causing the depletion of Folic acid)
5- Alcohol (Beer may not increase Homocysteine levels. This is due to the Vitamin B6 content of Beer inhibiting the usual alcohol (ethanol)-induced increase in Homocysteine levels. 
6- Tabacco
7- Coffee
8- Vegetarian diet
9- Diabetic type 2
10- Hypothyroidism
11- Stress

Substances may lower Homocysteine levels

1- Amino acid (Arginine, Cystine, NAC, S-Adenosylmethionine, Serine, Taurine)
2- Dietary Fiber
3- Thyroxine may lower elevated Homocysteinelevels especially in Hypothyroidism patients.
4- Omega-3 Fatty acid
5- Selenium
6- Copper; by functioning as a cofactor for the methionine Synthase enzyme.
7- Aspirin
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8- Folic acid; in form of Methyl Tetrahydrofolate (MTHF) form is required for the conversion of Homocysteine to methionine which prevents the accumulation of toxic levels of homocysteine):
9- Vitamin B12; may facilitate the conversion of Homocysteine back to methionine lowering elevated Homocysteine levels.
10- Vitamin B6, B2, and vitamin C
11- Vitamin E;  may inhibit the ability of Homocysteine to stimulate the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol and inhibit the ability of Homocysteineto cause memory impairment. 
12- Melatonin; inhibit the toxic effects associated with Homocyteine due to the antioxidant properties of Melatonin. 
13- Curcumin
14- Exercise
15- Wine in moderation

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