How high blood lipids are considered abnormal, does fish oil really work? West Virginia University has the answer

As we all know, fish oil is generally extracted from deep-sea fish, and its main components are omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. It is said that fish oil is useful for regulating blood lipids, is this true? Before answering this question, we first have a general understanding of dyslipidemia.

A clinical value of total cholesterol above 6.19 (mmol/L) is considered hypercholesterolemia, and a value between 5.18 and 6.19 is borderline elevated. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol values ​​greater than 4.19 (mmol/L) are considered hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia, and values ​​between 3.37 and 4.19 are marginally elevated.

If the high density lipoprotein cholesterol level is less than 1.04 (mmol/L), it is low high density lipoprotein cholesterol level. A triglyceride value greater than or equal to 2.27 is hypertriglyceridemia, and if it is between 1.8 and 2.27, it is marginally elevated.

Therefore, according to these indicators, you can see whether your blood lipids are abnormal. Is it useful to supplement fish oil if there is dyslipidemia? We might as well find the answer from some scientific research.

This year, in a study conducted by West Virginia University, in more than 140,000 participants, omega-3s could reduce cardiovascular mortality by 7%, coronary heart disease events by 9%, major adverse cardiovascular events by 5% and 9% revascularization. EPA and DHA, members of the Omega-3 family, improve cardiovascular performance, the results are published in the Lancet sub-journal.

In addition, studies have shown that giving fish oil can reduce serum triglyceride concentrations by 25%-30%, and the effect can be said to be very obvious.

It can be seen that the effect of fish oil on vascular health and regulating blood lipids is scientifically based. And studies have found that the omega-3s in fish oil also have beneficial effects on non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL), total cholesterol (TC), and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL).

In addition, consuming high doses of fish oil (3-4 g/day) significantly reduced triglycerides (TG). However, many fish oil omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the market are not of high purity. A large amount of these fish oils may also increase the intake of other components such as saturated fatty acids. Therefore, high-purity fish oil (generally more than 85%) is recommended for reducing blood lipids, and the purity of Jinzhi deep-sea fish oil launched by the biotechnology company Lightweijian reached 96%.

In terms of appearance, high-purity fish oils are clearer and more transparent, and they are generally extracted from deep-sea fish. From the perspective of the impact of ocean currents on fishing grounds, the world is divided into four major fishing grounds: Peruvian fishing grounds, Hokkaido fishing grounds, Newfoundland fishing grounds, and North Sea fishing grounds. Among them, the Peruvian fishing grounds are the preferred choice, mainly because they have not been overly affected by artificial influences.

It is worth mentioning that, referring to "Golden Fish Oil", high-purity fish oil is generally extracted from wild anchovies in Peruvian fisheries, and needs to be processed in time within 24 hours after catching. Growth (without spoilage), retaining the better quality of fish oil, while avoiding heavy metal poisoning and pollution.

In order to ensure the quality of fish oil, high-purity fish oil is more recommended to be extracted by multi-stage molecular distillation technology, so that "gold to fish oil" can be obtained as high as 96% purity, and will not produce any poison and pollution. According to data from JD.com and Tmall, among people over 18 years old and people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care, "Golden Fish Oil" has become the choice of more people.

In fact, in addition to lowering blood lipids, the role of fish oil is actually multi-faceted. Although it cannot replace drugs, it has unexpected effects in daily maintenance.

For people aged 18-28, the role of "gold to fish oil" supplementation is to supply brain nutrition, improve memory and cognition, and promote bone development through calcium supplementation, and it is also good for vision. For people aged 30-45, the effect of fish oil is reflected in reducing trioleate, blood lipids, improving vision, slowing down aging, improving body cold, and assisting weight loss. For people over 50 years old, it is mainly to strengthen bones, prevent blood clots and Alzheimer's, and protect eyesight. Therefore, its applicable groups and functions are very wide.

However, it should be noted that there are some contraindications to the supplementation of fish oil. Take "Golden Fish Oil" as an example, it is recommended to take it before meals to avoid returning fishy smell; it is not recommended for people with bleeding tendency; if dizziness occurs after eating, it may be a stress reaction, and it is recommended to reduce the dosage and adapt slowly.

The omega-3 rich in fish oil was originally an important fatty acid needed by the human body, but the human body cannot synthesize it and cannot store it for a long time, so it needs to be supplemented every day. Moreover, fish oil and cod liver oil are different products. The main components of fish oil are EPA and DHA, which are mainly used to maintain cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health and improve vision and cognitive ability. The main components of cod liver oil are vitamin A and vitamin D, which needs to be distinguished.

In order to keep the fish oil from being oxidized, the method used in "Golden Fish Oil" is to add natural vitamin E, while other types of fish oil should be avoided for long-term storage, and should be taken in time after opening the package, or stored in the refrigerator. If floccules appear in fish oil at low temperature, it means that its purity is not high. If it does not appear, then it can ensure high purity, and cold filtration technology may be used, which belongs to winterized fish oil. This kind of fish oil is generally of good quality.

In general, fish oil is not omnipotent, but it does have its role in lowering blood lipids and caring for the health of the heart and brain. We should not exaggerate and deny it altogether. In addition to supplementing fish oil properly in daily life, we should also pay attention to a balanced diet and reasonable exercise, because after all, health and wellness are multi-faceted.