Japanese, Germans and American Omega 3 levels

• Japanese are almost at 9. Not bad!
• Germans are at 6. So-so.
• Americans are, ahem, at 4.

Benefit of Omega 3

• Omega-3s are important for heart, brain, and joint health.
• Most Americans have low levels of omega-3s in their blood.
• Low levels of omega-3s are related to increased risk for fatal heart attack, depression, and possibly dementia.
• Blood levels of omega-3s can be improved by simple dietary changes.
• The only way to know your blood level of omega-3s is by measuring it, with the Omega-3 Index.

Email motherhealth@gmail.com to be tested for Omega 3 in one drop of your blood (test costs $55 to $100 per test).

Know your fats

Trans Fat, the bad fat

• Trans fats in your blood come from trans fats in food.
• Most Americans have high levels of trans fats in their blood.
• High levels of trans fats are related to increased risk for heart disease.
• Blood levels of trans fats can be reduced by simple dietary changes.