{"id":3275,"date":"2021-07-28T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2023-02-09T07:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T07:32:57","slug":"how-omega-3-helps-in-managing-cholesterol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/how-omega-3-helps-in-managing-cholesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"How Omega 3 Helps In Managing Cholesterol?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Omega\u00a03\u00a0fatty\u00a0acids\u00a0are\u00a0often\u00a0referred\u00a0to\u00a0as\u00a0an\u00a0&#8216;essential\u00a0oil&#8217;\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0human\u00a0body.\u00a0Though\u00a0it\u00a0ha   s\u00a0multiple\u00a0benefits\u00a0for\u00a0different\u00a0parts\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0human\u00a0body\u00a0like\u00a0the\u00a0heart,\u00a0brain,\u00a0bones\u00a0and\u00a0joints,\u00a0skin,\u00a0eyes,\u00a0etc.,\u00a0our\u00a0body\u00a0sadly does\u00a0not\u00a0produce\u00a0it.\u00a0Thus,\u00a0we\u00a0have\u00a0to\u00a0either\u00a0source\u00a0it\u00a0naturally\u00a0from\u00a0dietary\u00a0inputs\u00a0like\u00a0fatty\u00a0fish\u00a0of\u00a0Rohu,\u00a0Katla,\u00a0salmon,\u00a0and\u00a0Indian\u00a0Mackerel\u00a0or\u00a0get\u00a0it\u00a0from\u00a0nuts\u00a0and\u00a0seeds\u00a0like\u00a0walnuts,\u00a0flax\u00a0seeds,\u00a0chia\u00a0seeds.\u00a0Alternatively,\u00a0dietary\u00a0supplements\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0form\u00a0of\u00a0capsules\u00a0also\u00a0help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;are&nbsp;polyunsaturated&nbsp;fats,&nbsp;which&nbsp;ideally&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;of&nbsp;three&nbsp;components,&nbsp;namely:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Alpha-linolenic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(ALA)<\/li><li>Docosahexaenoic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(DHA)<\/li><li>Eicosapentaenoic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(EPA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While&nbsp;ALA&nbsp;is&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;found&nbsp;from&nbsp;plant&nbsp;sources,&nbsp;DHA&nbsp;and&nbsp;EPA&nbsp;are&nbsp;available&nbsp;from&nbsp;both&nbsp;plant&nbsp;and&nbsp;animal&nbsp;sources,&nbsp;like&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;fishes&nbsp;and&nbsp;nuts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Role\u00a0of\u00a0Omega-3\u00a0in\u00a0Managing\u00a0cholesterol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_573048040-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Omega-3 Manages cholesterol\" class=\"wp-image-3229\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/omega?navKey=CL-4990\">TrueBasics Omega 3<\/a> fatty acids play a significant role in our body&#8217;s lipid metabolism. Several\u00a0studies\u00a0have\u00a0shown\u00a0that\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0required\u00a0levels\u00a0of\u00a0Omega 3\u00a0 in\u00a0 our\u00a0 bodies,\u00a0 there\u00a0 is\u00a0a\u00a0substantial\u00a0decrease\u00a0in\u00a0cholesterol.\u00a0This\u00a0happens\u00a0due\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0reasons:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1.\u00a0Helps\u00a0Reduce\u00a0Triglyceride\u00a0Levels:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Triglycerides&nbsp;are&nbsp;fats&nbsp;stored&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;body&nbsp;for&nbsp;use&nbsp;as&nbsp;energy&nbsp;when&nbsp;needed.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;when&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;nutritional&nbsp;imbalance&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;metabolic&nbsp;slowdown&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;certain&nbsp;health&nbsp;conditions,&nbsp;the&nbsp;triglyceride&nbsp;level&nbsp;starts&nbsp;to&nbsp;increase&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;body&nbsp;starts&nbsp;storing&nbsp;fat&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;cholesterol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omega-3&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;dual&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on&nbsp;triglycerides.&nbsp;It&nbsp;not&nbsp;only&nbsp;regulates&nbsp;and&nbsp;reduces&nbsp;the&nbsp;rate&nbsp;at&nbsp;which&nbsp;our&nbsp;liver&nbsp;produces&nbsp;Triglycerides,&nbsp;but&nbsp;DHA&nbsp;and&nbsp;EPA&nbsp;also&nbsp;help&nbsp;in&nbsp;decreasing&nbsp;the&nbsp;stored&nbsp;levels&nbsp;of&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;extent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As&nbsp;per&nbsp;studies,&nbsp;consuming&nbsp;the&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;amounts&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;to&nbsp;lower&nbsp;the&nbsp;triglyceride&nbsp;level.&nbsp;Therefore,&nbsp;it&nbsp;also&nbsp;helps&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2.\u00a0Helps\u00a0Increase\u00a0HDL\u00a0Levels:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1786701899-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Omega 3 Helps Increase HDL Levels\" class=\"wp-image-3231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;fats&nbsp;are&nbsp;known&nbsp;to&nbsp;increase&nbsp;the&nbsp;High-Density&nbsp;Lipoprotein&nbsp;(HDL)&nbsp;marginally&nbsp;while&nbsp;helping&nbsp;to&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;the&nbsp;Low-Density&nbsp;Lipoprotein&nbsp;(LDL).&nbsp;HDL&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;as&nbsp;\u2018good&nbsp;cholesterol\u2019&nbsp;because&nbsp;it&nbsp;helps&nbsp;in&nbsp;improving&nbsp;heart&nbsp;health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies&nbsp;have&nbsp;also&nbsp;shown&nbsp;that&nbsp;with&nbsp;adequate&nbsp;and&nbsp;regular&nbsp;intake&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids,&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;noted&nbsp;increase&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;size&nbsp;of&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;molecules&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;blood.&nbsp;Smaller&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;particles&nbsp;put&nbsp;you&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;greater&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;atherosclerosis&nbsp;(plaque&nbsp;formation&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;walls&nbsp;of&nbsp;arteries&nbsp;and&nbsp;blood&nbsp;vessels).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1.\u00a0Supports\u00a0in\u00a0Reduction\u00a0of\u00a0risk\u00a0of\u00a0plaque\u00a0formation:\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming&nbsp;ample&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;reduces&nbsp;the&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;atherosclerosis&nbsp;by&nbsp;reducing&nbsp;plaque&nbsp;buildup&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;arteries.&nbsp;It&nbsp;also&nbsp;helps&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;the&nbsp;blood&nbsp;thinner,&nbsp;aiding&nbsp;easy&nbsp;flow&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the&nbsp;body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies&nbsp;have&nbsp;also&nbsp;found&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;reduction&nbsp;of&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;are&nbsp;dose-dependent.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;this&nbsp;essential&nbsp;nutrient&#8217;s&nbsp;dietary&nbsp;requirement&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;food&nbsp;we&nbsp;eat&nbsp;as&nbsp;that&nbsp;would&nbsp;mean&nbsp;impractically&nbsp;large&nbsp;portions&nbsp;of&nbsp;seeds,&nbsp;fish,&nbsp;and&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;daily.&nbsp;That&nbsp;is&nbsp;why&nbsp;experts&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;the&nbsp;intake&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;supplements&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;our&nbsp;bodies&nbsp;get&nbsp;their&nbsp;required&nbsp;amount&nbsp;daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,\u00a0despite\u00a0TrueBasics Omega fatty  acids&#8217;\u00a0 ability\u00a0 to\u00a0 reduce\u00a0 cholesterol,\u00a0 one\u00a0 must\u00a0  be\u00a0careful\u00a0while\u00a0consuming\u00a0them.\u00a0Especially\u00a0people\u00a0on\u00a0blood-thinning\u00a0 medication\u00a0 must\u00a0 consult\u00a0their\u00a0doctor\u00a0before\u00a0starting\u00a0this\u00a0supplementation.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omega\u00a03\u00a0fatty\u00a0acids\u00a0are\u00a0often\u00a0referred\u00a0to\u00a0as\u00a0an\u00a0&#8216;essential\u00a0oil&#8217;\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0human\u00a0body.\u00a0Though\u00a0it\u00a0ha s\u00a0multiple\u00a0benefits\u00a0for\u00a0different\u00a0parts\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0human\u00a0body\u00a0like\u00a0the\u00a0heart,\u00a0brain,\u00a0bones\u00a0and\u00a0joints,\u00a0skin,\u00a0eyes,\u00a0etc.,\u00a0our\u00a0body\u00a0sadly does\u00a0not\u00a0produce\u00a0it.\u00a0Thus,\u00a0we\u00a0have\u00a0to\u00a0either\u00a0source\u00a0it\u00a0naturally\u00a0from\u00a0dietary\u00a0inputs\u00a0like\u00a0fatty\u00a0fish\u00a0of\u00a0Rohu,\u00a0Katla,\u00a0salmon,\u00a0and\u00a0Indian\u00a0Mackerel\u00a0or\u00a0get\u00a0it\u00a0from\u00a0nuts\u00a0and\u00a0seeds\u00a0like\u00a0walnuts,\u00a0flax\u00a0seeds,\u00a0chia\u00a0seeds.\u00a0Alternatively,\u00a0dietary\u00a0supplements\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0form\u00a0of\u00a0capsules\u00a0also\u00a0help.\u00a0 Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;are&nbsp;polyunsaturated&nbsp;fats,&nbsp;which&nbsp;ideally&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;of&nbsp;three&nbsp;components,&nbsp;namely:&nbsp; Alpha-linolenic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(ALA) Docosahexaenoic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(DHA) Eicosapentaenoic&nbsp;acid&nbsp;(EPA) While&nbsp;ALA&nbsp;is&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;found&nbsp;from&nbsp;plant&nbsp;sources,&nbsp;DHA&nbsp;and&nbsp;EPA&nbsp;are&nbsp;available&nbsp;from&nbsp;both&nbsp;plant&nbsp;and&nbsp;animal&nbsp;sources,&nbsp;like&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;fishes&nbsp;and&nbsp;nuts.&nbsp; Role\u00a0of\u00a0Omega-3\u00a0in\u00a0Managing\u00a0cholesterol TrueBasics Omega 3 fatty acids play a significant role in our body&#8217;s lipid metabolism. Several\u00a0studies\u00a0have\u00a0shown\u00a0that\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0required\u00a0levels\u00a0of\u00a0Omega 3\u00a0 in\u00a0 our\u00a0 bodies,\u00a0 there\u00a0 is\u00a0a\u00a0substantial\u00a0decrease\u00a0in\u00a0cholesterol.\u00a0This\u00a0happens\u00a0due\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0reasons:\u00a0 1.\u00a0Helps\u00a0Reduce\u00a0Triglyceride\u00a0Levels: Triglycerides&nbsp;are&nbsp;fats&nbsp;stored&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;body&nbsp;for&nbsp;use&nbsp;as&nbsp;energy&nbsp;when&nbsp;needed.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;when&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;nutritional&nbsp;imbalance&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;metabolic&nbsp;slowdown&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;certain&nbsp;health&nbsp;conditions,&nbsp;the&nbsp;triglyceride&nbsp;level&nbsp;starts&nbsp;to&nbsp;increase&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;body&nbsp;starts&nbsp;storing&nbsp;fat&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;cholesterol.&nbsp; Omega-3&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;dual&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on&nbsp;triglycerides.&nbsp;It&nbsp;not&nbsp;only&nbsp;regulates&nbsp;and&nbsp;reduces&nbsp;the&nbsp;rate&nbsp;at&nbsp;which&nbsp;our&nbsp;liver&nbsp;produces&nbsp;Triglycerides,&nbsp;but&nbsp;DHA&nbsp;and&nbsp;EPA&nbsp;also&nbsp;help&nbsp;in&nbsp;decreasing&nbsp;the&nbsp;stored&nbsp;levels&nbsp;of&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;extent.&nbsp; As&nbsp;per&nbsp;studies,&nbsp;consuming&nbsp;the&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;amounts&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;to&nbsp;lower&nbsp;the&nbsp;triglyceride&nbsp;level.&nbsp;Therefore,&nbsp;it&nbsp;also&nbsp;helps&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;body.&nbsp; 2.\u00a0Helps\u00a0Increase\u00a0HDL\u00a0Levels: Omega&nbsp;3&nbsp;fats&nbsp;are&nbsp;known&nbsp;to&nbsp;increase&nbsp;the&nbsp;High-Density&nbsp;Lipoprotein&nbsp;(HDL)&nbsp;marginally&nbsp;while&nbsp;helping&nbsp;to&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;the&nbsp;Low-Density&nbsp;Lipoprotein&nbsp;(LDL).&nbsp;HDL&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;as&nbsp;\u2018good&nbsp;cholesterol\u2019&nbsp;because&nbsp;it&nbsp;helps&nbsp;in&nbsp;improving&nbsp;heart&nbsp;health.&nbsp; Studies&nbsp;have&nbsp;also&nbsp;shown&nbsp;that&nbsp;with&nbsp;adequate&nbsp;and&nbsp;regular&nbsp;intake&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids,&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;noted&nbsp;increase&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;size&nbsp;of&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;molecules&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;blood.&nbsp;Smaller&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;particles&nbsp;put&nbsp;you&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;greater&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;atherosclerosis&nbsp;(plaque&nbsp;formation&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;walls&nbsp;of&nbsp;arteries&nbsp;and&nbsp;blood&nbsp;vessels).&nbsp; 1.\u00a0Supports\u00a0in\u00a0Reduction\u00a0of\u00a0risk\u00a0of\u00a0plaque\u00a0formation:\u00a0 Consuming&nbsp;ample&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;reduces&nbsp;the&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;atherosclerosis&nbsp;by&nbsp;reducing&nbsp;plaque&nbsp;buildup&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;arteries.&nbsp;It&nbsp;also&nbsp;helps&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;the&nbsp;blood&nbsp;thinner,&nbsp;aiding&nbsp;easy&nbsp;flow&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the&nbsp;body.&nbsp; Studies&nbsp;have&nbsp;also&nbsp;found&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;fatty&nbsp;acids&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;reduction&nbsp;of&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;are&nbsp;dose-dependent.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;difficult&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;this&nbsp;essential&nbsp;nutrient&#8217;s&nbsp;dietary&nbsp;requirement&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;food&nbsp;we&nbsp;eat&nbsp;as&nbsp;that&nbsp;would&nbsp;mean&nbsp;impractically&nbsp;large&nbsp;portions&nbsp;of&nbsp;seeds,&nbsp;fish,&nbsp;and&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;daily.&nbsp;That&nbsp;is&nbsp;why&nbsp;experts&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;the&nbsp;intake&nbsp;of&nbsp;Omega-3&nbsp;supplements&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;our&nbsp;bodies&nbsp;get&nbsp;their&nbsp;required&nbsp;amount&nbsp;daily.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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