Omega-3 fatty Acids and health as per National Health Institute....

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health:

According to a recent (March 26, 2021) National Institutes of Health Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet for Health Professionals…  

"The potential health benefits of consuming omega-3s are the focus of a great deal of scientific research. By far, the majority of research has focused on EPA and DHA from foods (e.g., fish) and/or dietary supplements (e.g., fish oil) as opposed to ALA from plant-based foods. Many observational studies link higher intakes of fish and other seafood with improved health outcomes." 

The health conditions the National Institutes of Health Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet for Health Professionals listed as benefited by healthy levels of the omega-3 fatty acids are as follows:

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors
• Infant health and neurodevelopment
• Cancer prevention
• Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive function
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Dry eye disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Depression
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Childhood Allergies
• Cystic Fibrosis

Reference: <https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/>

• Omega 3 Calculator: https://omegaquant.com/omega-3-index-calculator/

From the Omega-3 Calculator Website:

• Up to 3,000 mg per day of EPA and DHA is considered safe and is set as the upper limit in the calculator. We recommend you retest after 3-4 months to see if your diet changes are working for you. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any major changes to your diet

Examples:

• Bob has an Omega-3 Index of 4%, doesn’t eat fish and sometimes takes a multivitamin. The Omega-3 Index Calculator estimates that he should aim to take 2200 mg per day of EPA and DHA from a standard omega-3 supplement. If he finds a phospholipid or triglyceride-based supplement, he should aim for only 1400 mg per day.
• Susan has an Omega-3 Index of 6%, and she eats fish once per week and takes around 600 mg per day of EPA and DHA in a standard fish oil supplement. The Omega-3 Index Calculator estimates that she should try to reach 1800 mg per day of EPA and DHA. She could add another serving of fish to her weekly meals in addition to increasing her supplemental intake to 1800 mg of EPA and DHA per day. She could also try to find a triglyceride-base supplement and aim for 1300 mg of EPA and DHA per day.

Omega-3 / Omega-6 Fatty Acids Ratio and Health:

Some researchers propose that the relative intakes of omega-6s and omega-3s—the omega-6/omega-3 ratio—may have important implications for the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

Reference: Simopoulos AP. The importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Exp Biol Med 2008;233:674-88. 

Vitamin D and Health:

According to a recent (March 26, 2021) National Institutes of Health Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals…  

Vitamin D (also referred to as “calciferol”) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis.

The health conditions the National Institutes of Health Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet for Health Professionals listed as benefited by healthy levels of the Vitamin D are as follows:

• Bone Health and Osteoporosis
• Muscle Function 
• Muscle Cramps and Spasms 
• Reduction of inflammation
• Healthy modulation of such processes as cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and glucose metabolism (Type 2 Diabetes)
• Healthy regulation cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis 
• Lower Risk of Depression
• Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
• Lower Risk of Cancer (Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer
• Lower Risk of and management of Multiple Sclerosis 
• Supports Weight Loss

Reference: <https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/>

• Vitamin D Calculator: https://omegaquant.com/vitamin-d-calculator/

From the Vitamin D Calculator website:

Up to 4,000 IU per day of supplemental Vitamin D is considered safe and is set as the upper limit in this calculator. The calculation is only valid for body weights up to 125 kg (275 lbs). Due to the seasonal effect on Vitamin D blood levels, we also suggest testing once per season to adjust your supplementation. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or supplementation regimen.

A person weighing 150 lbs with a Vitamin D blood level of 15 ng/mL and current intake of 1000 IU/day would need to increase their total intake to more than 2800 IU/day to achieve a blood level of 30 ng/mL.

A person with the same current and target blood level and intake, but who weighs more, like 200 lbs for example, would need a dose of at least 3400 IU/day.

The Upper Limit of supplemental Vitamin D intake set by the Institute of Medicine is 4000 IU/day. Learn more >
It is possible to take a higher dose, like 5000 IU, every other day to achieve an average daily dose of 2500 IU/day.
Loading doses or very high doses of Vitamin D taken every week or two have also been shown to be safe and effective at raising Vitamin D levels.
To determine the loading dose recommended by the calculator, multiply the daily dose by the number of days between doses. For example, a daily dose of 2000 IU/d would equal taking 28,000 IU every 2 weeks (2,000 IU/day x 14 days). Please consult with your healthcare provider before using loading doses as your regimen.

Please contact our office @ Natural Health Haven LLC to get your simple Omegaquant blood spot test for Omega 3 fatty acids or your vitamin D levels.