Omega-3 EPA/DHA from fish oil helps keep our body healthy as we age.

Doctors and health organizations recommend that people of all ages eat fish or take fish oil supplements to get the Omega-3 EPA/DHA that our bodies need.

More than 14,000 studies back the healthy benefits of Omega-3 EPA/DHA from fish and fish oil. In addition to maintaining overall good health in adults, research supports Omega-3’s benefits to the heart and cardiovascular system

A recent nation-wide study from New Zealand found that a higher ratio of Omega-3 EPA (fish) to Omega-6 ARA (vegetable oils) was associated with a "significant positive trend" in self-reported overall physical and mental wellbeing. (Crowe. AJCN. 2007; 86(5):1278-85)

Cardiovascular (Heart & Blood Vessel) Health

Omega-3 EPA/DHA supports cardiovascular system health, such as helping to maintain normal healthy triglyceride levels. Health institutions worldwide support fish and fish oil capsules as part of a heart-healthy diet.

Studies Support Omega-3 for Heart Health

Among thousands of studies showing the positive effects of Omega-3 EPA/DHA on cardiovascular health, are two landmark studies:

The JELIS (Japan Lipid Intervention Study, 2007), which involved nearly 5,000 doctors and more than 18,000 patients (Yokoyama. The Lancet. 2007; 369:1090-98) and the Italian GISSI-Prevenzione study (Italy, 2002), which included more than 11,000 patients. (Marchioli. Circulation. 2002; 105(16):1897-903)

A large Greek study (ATTICA) looked at the benefits of the fish-rich Mediterranean diet. (Zampelas. J Amer Coll Cardiology. 2005; 46:120-4 & Chrysohoou. AJCN. 2007; 85(5):1385-91)

The key health challenge facing elderly adults is to maintain good health for longer.Omega-3 EPA/DHA may be important pieces of the healthy aging puzzle.