Monday, January 12, 2009

Fish Provides Help for Juvenile Diabetics

By Michael Byrd

There are times when the simplest solution is just what we need. Don't you think that is just great? There has been research that shows that a problem like juvenile diabetes that has actually become a problem for millions of children around the world, needs only a very simple solution ? salmon!

Research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Health reveals that children who were given cod liver oil (relax, I'll talk about salmon later) while they were still very young, are at 25% lesser at risk to juvenile diabetes; quite a significant number. The result of this research was viewed as very important that it was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Based on the scientific studies, the anti inflammatory properties of omega 3 fatty acids that is found in some fishes, contains high amounts of EPA and DHA and is believed to be the one doing wonders. I bet you'll say that was a mouthful, but it does work wonders. And what is the excellent source of EPA and DHA? Salmon. (This is what I told you that I'll get to salmon!)

There are actually two types of diabetes ? the type 1 and the type 2 diabetes. In both types, the body is not able to produce insulin or store glucose. This is why diabetics have blood sugar problems. Adults usually get the type 2 diabetes, but recently, because of the developing poor lifestyle and health habits of people, more and more children are also developing the type 2 diabetes at an early age.

The type 1 diabetes, or also referred to as juvenile diabetes, is the type that is known to affect children and adolescents. They usually need daily injections of insulin as their body is not able to produce normal amounts of insulin. From time to time complications may arise due to the daily injections of insulin. Around 80% of patients end up having major eye damage within 15 years from being insulin dependent. Others get kidney failure and often need a dialysis to survive. Also, 35% of type 1 diabetics suffer from heart attacks even before their mid-fifties.

It can really be remarkable how omega 3 fish can save lives of diabetics. Years ago, research has already begun proving that EPA and DHA can give lots of health benefits including the management of type 2 diabetes. The latest research however reveals that it can also be used for type 1 diabetes. It can make you so happy that you may want to kiss a fish.(Or on second thought!)

Salmon that is found in the unpolluted Arctic Ocean waters seems to be the greatest source for fish oil. EPA and DHA are derived from cold water fish, such as cod and salmon. The anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3 in fish oil is aid to be the one that helps prevent type 1 diabetes, since it is commonly caused by an autoimmune disease.

Pregnant and lactating mothers are advised to take pure fish oil, to assure that their children get life-long health benefits. EPA and DHA can improve the baby's nervous system, hearing and vision. The development of baby's brain is also enhanced with omega 3 fish oil.

So if you want to see your child growing up to be smart, strong and healthy, I would recommend that you see to it that your family eats enough cold water fish and supplement your diet with high quality omega 3 salmon oil capsules. - 14915

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