Understanding Omega-3s

Omega-3 oils are considered essential fatty acids. We call them “essential” because, like vitamins and minerals, they cannot be manufactured by the body. Omega-3s must be obtained from foods such as salmon, tuna and halibut; marine life such as algae and krill; certain plant and nut oils.

Cardiovascular Health

Omega-3 oils are incredibly important in supporting cardiovascular health. Research has demonstrated that these antioxidant fatty acids provide support for healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure in the normal range and the promotion of blood vessel health and elasticity.

EPA and DHA

EPA and DHA are fatty acids in Omega-3s. These antioxidants support heart health and serve as the body’s building blocks for important tissues like the brain and nervous system. Also, research shows that they support the heart’s natural rhythm.

EPA and DHA also protect cardiovascular cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Both EPA and DHA are found in the Herbalife® Targeted Nutrition products, Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield® capsules.*

Cellular Nutrition

Every cell in your body is surrounded by a membrane composed of fat. The cell membrane protects working parts of the cell and controls the flow of all substances into and out of it, including nutrients (in) and waste products (out). If cell membranes are not healthy, then the cells don’t function well and our health suffers.

Cells without healthy membranes lose their ability to hold water and vital nutrients. They also lose their ability to communicate with other cells. Researchers believe that loss of cell-to-cell communication can result in the growth of cancerous tumors. So, the integrity of our cell membranes is affected by the type of fat we eat.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, but Omega-3 fats, like those found in Herbalifeline®, are liquid at room temperature. Diets containing large amounts of saturated or hydrogenated fats can result in cell membranes that are hard and lack fluidity. On the other hand, diets rich in Omega-3 fats produce fluid, high-functioning cell membranes in normal, healthy bodies.

You can protect your cardiovascular system, one cell at a time, by maximizing all the benefits offered by Omega-3 oils. A good diet and products rich in Omega-3s, such as Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield®, can help put you on the right track.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
†NKO® is a registered trademark of Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc.