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First the bad news: According to Statistics Canada, cardiovascular disease accounts for the death of more Canadians than any other disease. The good news, however, is that over the past 40 years, the rates of heart disease and related stroke have steadily declined as Canadians, increasingly aware of the role that lifestyle plays in wellness, make heart-healthy choices.
Exercise and sensible diet are two fundamental steps that you can take to improve the health of your heart. Among its key recommendations, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, for example, suggests that Canadians should eat at least two servings of fish, such as char, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines or trout, each week because they are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids. “Research tells us omega-3 fatty acids offer a number of cardiovascular benefits, including lowering the bad LDL cholesterol, while increasing good HDL cholesterol, decreasing triglycerides and reducing blood pressure,” says Toronto naturopath, Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed. “In addition, omegas reduce inflammation and help support overall health.”
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are most commonly associated with cardiovascular fitness. Since the body can’t produce essential fatty acids, however, our diet or supplements are the only sources for these nutrients. “Getting more omega-3 in our diet with a high-quality supplement is a simple and effective way to help keep our hearts and bodies healthy,” adds Dr. Kendall-Reed.
Research suggests that for optimal heart protection, adults should consume 500 milligrams (mg) of DHA and EPA a day. Jamieson’s Omega-3 Heart with OleaSelect™ offers 400 mg of EPA and 200 mg of DHA in the ideal 2-to-1 ratio that benefits your heart. “Not all supplements are created equal, so it’s important to do your research before heading to the store,” says Dr. Kendall-Reed. “Consumers have a lot of choice in the supplement aisle. Knowing how to choose the safest and most effective product is what’s most important. Look for a product that guarantees high-quality ingredients.”
Made with the purified oil, Jamieson’s Omega-3 Heart with OleaSelect™ is one of the highest potency supplements on the market. “All traces of mercury and other micro-contaminants are removed using a gentle molecular distillation process,” says Gary Leong, Vice President of Scientific and Technical Affairs for Jamieson Laboratories. “We use the purest, premium ingredients from suppliers we know and trust. We stand behind the quality and efficacy of all our products every day of the year.”
Jamieson’s Omega-3 formula also contains OleaSelect™, a patented Italian olive-pulp extract that is rich in polyphenols. Produced by Indena, the world’s leading supplier of quality botanical ingredients for natural-health products, OleaSelect™ has high levels of verbascoside and hydroxytyrosol, which have anti-inflammatory effects in the body and inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
All Jamieson products, including Omega-3 Heart with OleaSelect™ 1,000 mg, undergo the most rigorous quality-assurance protocols in the natural-health products industry. The 360 Pure promise includes a minimum of 360 steps that safeguard the full potency and absolute clinical purity of each Jamieson product.
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