Thursday 28 February 2013

VITAMIN UNTUK KANAK-KANAK

1.Meal Shakes:
  • Kurang selera makan
  • Sembelit
  • Sering selsema dan demam (terutama yang tinggal di TASKA)
  • Kurang daya pertahanan badan (imun rendah)
  • Masalah kurang berat badan
  • Hidangan yang lazat, berkhasiat serta mudah disediakan yang pasti digemari oleh seisi keluarga
  • Sarapan segera yang berkhasiat
  • Lazat, sarapan segera yang mampu dibeli
  • Hidangan segera untuk para atlet
  • Kudapan menarik pada bila-bila masa
  • Hidangan yang ideal, rendah kolestrol, lemak dan sodium 
Meal Shakes Shaklee merupakan sumber protein dengan 19 vitamin dan mineral tambahan. Ia menyediakan jumlah yang seimbang bagi setiap sembilan asid amino yang diperlukan oleh tubuh untuk tumbesaran dan perlindungan yang baik. Dan lagi, Meal Shakes Shaklee mengandungi semua asid amino asli yang terdapat di dalam protein termasuk yang asid amino perlu dan juga tidak perlu.

2.Omega Guard:

  • Hilang fokus serta sukar mengikut arahan
  • Emosi tak stabil
  • Hyperactive
  • Daya ketahanan badan terhadap penyakit lemah
  • Asid Dokosaheksanoik (DHA) dan Asid Eikosapentanoik (EPA) merupakan asid lemak 3 yang ditemui dalam ikan laut dalam. DHA dan EPA dipercayai mampu mengurangkan keradangan, menggalakkan fungsi otak, sistem saraf dan fungsi mata yang perlu diperolehi melalui pemakanan.

Shaklee OmegaGuardTM merupakan makanan tambahan yang mengandungi minyak ikan. Satu hidangan OmegaGuardTM menyediakan 1000mg asid lemak omega 3 termasuk DHA dan EPA.

3.Vita-Lea® for Children Chewable
Untuk kanak-kanak 4 tahun ke atas.
Menyediakan 19 vitamin dan mineral penting
Sumber kalsium untuk pembinaan tulang
Baik untuk kesihatan
Sumber harian tambahan bagi vitamin B

4.Vitamin C memainkan peranan penting dalam memelihara kandungan antioksidan semulajadi tubuh dan juga penting untuk tulang, gigi dan gusi yang sihat serta keseluruhan kesihatan yang baik. Vitamin C tambahan diperlukan bagi ibu-ibu mengandung dan yang sedang menyusukan bayi di mana diet harian sahaja tidak mampu memberikan vitamin C yang mencukupi. Chewable Vita-C dengan rasa limau dapat menyediakan vitamin C setara 1½ buah oren. Ia ideal juga untuk kanak-kanak atau sesiapa sahaja yang sukar untuk menelan pil.

Tiada perasa tiruan, pemanis, pewarna atau bahan pengawet tambahan. 




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Thursday 14 February 2013

OMEGA 3 BANTU PENURUNAN BERAT BADAN CARA SIHAT | OMEGA GUARD


Ya, memang benar!!! - bukan semua lemak membuat anda menjadi gemuk tau! Tetapi ada juga sesetengah lemak boleh membantu anda untuk kurus! Ya, ia bukan sahaja boleh membantu anda untuk kurus malah bantu anda untuk maintain berat badan anda seandainya disusuli dengan senaman, diet sihat serta sikap.
Dan "lemak mana yang dikatakan lemak ajaib itu?".. Ianya ialah asid lemak Omega 3 yang mana anda boleh perolehinya daripada minyak ikan dan supplement minyak ikan.
Secara asasnya, setiap sel-sel dalam badan anda amat memerlukan Omega 3 dalam minyak ikan (kita biasa makan ikan bukan sahaja sebagai sumber protin) supaya ia dapat berfungsi dengan lancar dan baik. Walau bagaimanapun, badan manusia  tidak dapat menghasilkan asid lemak Omega 3 ini sendiri. Jika anda tidak mengambil cukup Omega 3, sel-sel dalam badan anda akan mengalami masalah dan anda cenderung untuk mengalami pelbagai jenis penyakit seperti - serangan jantung, strok, kanser, lemah sistem imunisasi, kencing manis dan penyakit kulit yang merupakan sebahagian dari penyakit kronik yang ada.. jadi secara asasnya sekiranya badan anda memperolehi cukup Omega 3 untuk badan anda berfungsi dengan baik, secara automatik anda akan mendapat faedah tambahan iaitu penurunan berat badan! Hebatkan! Perkara uang sangat simple untuk anda amalkan!..

Jadi bagaimana minyak ikan boleh membantu penurunan berat badan?
Tambahan daripada pelbagai kajian yang telah dijalankan, manafaat minyak ikan menunjukkan bukan sahaja penting untuk kesihatan jantung, pembentukkan saraf otak serta fungsi sel sihat secara keseluruhan, kajian juga menunujukkan minyak ikan dan penurunan berat badan adalah sebenarnya seiring, adalah lebih baik lagi sekiranya anda lengkapinya dengan senaman. 
"Senaman adalah bahagian yang sangat penting dalam persamaan seperti yang ditemui dalam kajian di University of South Australia, yang menunjukkan kesan sinergi antara minyak ikan dan latihan apabila ia datang kepada penurunan berat badan. Golongan orang yang mengambil minyak ikan digabungkan dengan senaman menunjukkan pengurangan berat badan lebih banyak daripada mereka yang mengambil minyak ikan tetapi tidak menjalankan atau mereka yang hanya bersenam tetapi tidak mengambil minyak ikan. "




Minyak ikan membantu anda mengurangkan berat badan dengan membantu anda membakar lemak ... dengan mengurangkan tahap insulin.

Insulin berfungsi untuk menghalang badan anda daripada membakar lemak yang disimpan sebagai bahan bakar dan menggalakkan badan anda untuk menyimpan lebih banyak lemak, terutamanya apabila anda makan terlalu banyak. 

Mengambil minyak ikan merendahkan tahap insulin dan menggalakkan pembakaran lemak dan bukannya penyimpanan lemak. Satu kajian yang diterbitkan dalam Jurnal Antarabangsa Obesiti menunjukkan bahawa menambah diet dengan omega 3 minyak ikan meningkatkan bilangan kalori lemak dibakar setiap hari sehingga 26%!

Secara teknikal, insulin menghalang enzim lipase yang memecah lemak turun disimpan dan akan digunakan sebagai bahan bakar. Satu kajian dari Kao Corporation di Tochigi, Jepun, dan disiarkan dalam Julai 2008 Jurnal Pemakanan, menunjukkan bahawa tikus makmal yang mendapat makanan tambahan minyak ikan dan makan makanan yang tinggi lemak dimetabolismakan lebih lemak dan mendapat berat badan kurang daripada tikus makan yang tinggi diet lemak tetapi tidak mendapat makanan tambahan minyak ikan.

Omega 3 juga menggalakkan pembakaran lemak (dan oleh itu berat badan) dengan meningkatkan tahap hormon leptin. Leptin adalah mengurangkan selera makan dan membantu dalam pembakaran lemak.

Minyak ikan membantu anda mengurangkan berat badan dengan membantu karbohidrat kedai badan sebagai glikogen dan bukannya lemak badan.

Minyak ikan membantu penurunan berat badan dengan membuat anda rasa kurang lapar.

Satu kajian baru-baru ini menunjukkan bahawa apabila subjek gemuk mengambil omega 3 tambahan asid lemak di samping mengikuti program penurunan berat badan, mereka cenderung untuk berasa "kenyang". 

Rasa 'kenyang" daripada minyak ikan boleh dikaitkan dengan Omega 3 yang berfungsi meningkatkan tahap hormon leptin.

Minyak ikan seolah-olah menyokong peredaran yang baik, kesihatan otak dan mood yang baik. Sesetengah individu melaporkan bahawa minyak ikan membantu mereka berasa berpuas hati supaya mereka tidak mengidamkan makanan berlemak sebagai "merasa baik" makanan keselesaan. Lebih menggembirakan lagi apabila ia mampu membawa anda kepada penurunan berat badan!

Minyak ikan dan Berat Badan:

Rancangan 5 Langkah Senarai Semak

1. Dapatkan minyak ikan anda dan mengambil masa sehingga 1000 mg setiap hari.

2. Sediakan satu pelan senaman dan ikutinya.

3. Sediakan pelan makanan sihat dan ikutinya, hanya makan apabila anda lapar (biarkan minyak ikan anda mengurangkan selera makan anda!).

4. Dapatkan sikap yang kurus dan bersorak diri di. ("Mood yang baik" minyak ikan boleh membantu dengan ini juga kerana ia memberi manfaat kepada kesihatan mental anda.)
5. Nikmati berat badan anda dan ulangi langkah-langkah untuk mengekalkan patut anda.
Ringkasnya, minyak ikan adalah mengawal berat badan yang luar biasa dan bantuan penurunan berat badan, terutamanya apabila digabungkan dengan senaman. Sejak badan anda memerlukan Omega 3 yang ditemui dalam minyak ikan untuk berkembang maju, ia sebenarnya tidak brainer. Mengambil makanan tambahan minyak ikan anda untuk kesihatan yang baik umum dan mendapat manfaat daripada mengurangkan berat badan dan rasa berpuas hati. Lapar akan hilang. Kurus berada di sini!

Saturday 2 February 2013

KEPENTINGAN ASID LEMAK OMEGA 3 | OMEGA GUARD

Dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang...

Terima kasih Ya Allah, kerana Kau masih memberi kesempatan untukku berblog lagi setelah menghadapi pelbagai masalah dengan komputer dan line internet hampir lebih seminggu... Terima kasih juga buat rakan-rakan yang masih setia mengunjungi blog Vitamin Favourite dan tak jemu untuk menunggu post-post terbaru dari kami.. :-) 

Assalamualaikum dan salam ceria!!!
Walau apapun yang berlaku kita mesti tetap tersenyum dan ucap Alhamdullilah 3x... syukur kepada Allah kerana Allah hanya menguji setakat apa yang mampu kita lalui.. Lihatlah! Allah menguji kita tentang satu perkara tetapi dia memberi nikmat dalam suatu perkara yang lain yang kadang kala kita tidak nampak atau  sedar akan nikmat yang Allah berikan tu kerana asyik menangisi dengan ujian yang Allah berikan.. 

Contohnya baru-baru ini laptop saya  yang saya guna hari-hari untuk berblog/update fb telah rosak teruk akibat ditumpahkan air milo ais oleh anak saya yang kedua.. sedih yang teramat sangat Allah saja yang tahu. Itu adalah laptop kesayangan saya yang dihadiahkan oleh suami, Limited Edition, brand Acer Ferrari lagi.. 
Ya lah.. mungkin bukanlah berharga sampai RM5-6 ribu tapi ialah tu saja yang ada.. Alhamdullilah suami sudi berikan laptop dia untuk saya buat kerja saya ni walaupun laptop tu dah berusia lebih 5 tahun, tapi masih boleh dipakai lagi. Nak dijadikan cerita pakai tak sampai 2 minggu laptop tu pulak rosak terpaksalah pulak g hantar kedai.. lebih kurang seminggu tak berblog/update page nampaknya ada follower yang mengambil keputusan unlike page Vitamin Favourite dan ada juga follower yang baru. Hmm.. :-) walau apapun saya ucapkan terima kasih kepada semua follower yang sudi like dan pernah like page VitaminFavourite sebelum ini.. semoga kita bertemu lagi. 

Sepanjang menghadapi laptop rosak dan tak leh nak online ni, Allah memberi rezeki yang berganda2 pada suami. Itulah nikmat yang kita tidak sedar dan dalam masa yang sama patut kita syukuri.. walaupun rezeki itu melalui suami kita.. ALHAMDULLILAH Ya Allah.. sesungguhnya Engkau Maha Pemurah..

Dan sebagai pembuka post saya untuk bulan Februari 2013 ini saya nak perkenalkan  kepada anda mengenai kepentingan Asid Lemak Omega 3 (Omega Guard) memandangkan -->

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Kita selalu terbaca atau terlihat perkataan Omega 3 di artikel-artikel, botol-botol vitamin, tin-tin susu dan banyak lagi. Tetapi tahukah anda apa itu Omega 3. Apa kepentingannya kepada anda? Dari mana datangnya sumber Omega 3? dan siapa yang memerlukan Omega 3?

Omega 3 | Minyak Ikan

Dibawah merpakan kajian dan penemuan yang telah dibuat oleh University of Maryland Medical Center:

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can' t make them -- you have to get them through food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other seafood including algae and krill, some plants, and nut oils. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. They have also become popular because they may reduce the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (particularly fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon) at least 2 times a week.
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems.
Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include:
  • fatigue/keletihan
  • poor memory/ lemah daya ingatan
  • dry skin/kulit kering
  • heart problems/masalah jantung
  • mood swings or depression/ kemurungan
  • poor circulation/pengaliran darah yang lemah

It is important to have the proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and most omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, which many nutritionally oriented physicians consider to be way too high on the omega-6 side.

The Mediterranean diet, on the other hand, has a healthier balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Many studies have shown that people who follow this diet are less likely to develop heart disease. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, olive oil, garlic, as well as moderate wine consumption.

Uses:
Clinical evidence is strongest for heart disease and problems that contribute to heart disease, but omega-3 fatty acids may also be used for:

High cholesterol
People who follow a Mediterranean style diet tend to have higher HDL or “good” cholesterol levels, which help promote heart health. Inuit Eskimos, who get high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from eating fatty fish, also tend to have increased HDL cholesterol and decreased triglycerides (fats in the blood). Several studies have shown that fish oil supplements reduce triglyceride levels. Finally, walnuts (which are rich in alpha linolenic acid or ANA, which converts to omega-3s in the body) have been reported to lower total cholesterol and triglycerides in people with high cholesterol levels.

High blood pressure
Several clinical studies suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. An analysis of 17 clinical studies using fish oil supplements found that taking 3 or more grams of fish oil daily may reduce blood pressure in people with untreated hypertension. Doses this high, however, should only be taken under the direction of a physician.

Heart disease
The role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease is well established. One of the best ways to help prevent heart disease is to eat a diet low in saturated fat and to eat foods that are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (including omega-3 fatty acids). Clinical evidence suggests that EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, the 2 omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil) help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Fish oil has been shown to lower levels of triglycerides (fats in the blood), and to lower the risk of death, heart attack, stroke, and abnormal heart rhythms in people who have already had a heart attack. Fish oil also appears to help prevent and treat atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by slowing the development of plaque and blood clots, which can clog arteries.
Large population studies suggest that getting omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, primarily from fish, helps protect against stroke caused by plaque buildup and blood clots in the arteries that lead to the brain. Eating at least 2 servings of fish per week can reduce the risk of stroke by as much as 50%. However, high doses of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids may increase the risk of bleeding. People who eat more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day (equivalent to 3 servings of fish per day) may have higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke, a potentially fatal type of stroke in which an artery in the brain leaks or ruptures.

Diabetes
People with diabetes often have high triglyceride and low HDL levels. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can help lower triglycerides and apoproteins (markers of diabetes), and raise HDL, so eating foods or taking fish oil supplements may help people with diabetes. Another type of omega-3 fatty acid, ALA (from flaxseed, for example) may not have the same benefit as fish oil. Some people with diabetes can' t efficiently convert ANA to a form of omega-3 fatty acids that the body can use. Also, some people with type 2 diabetes may have slight increases in fasting blood sugar when taking fish oil, so talk to your doctor to see if fish oil is right for you.

Rheumatoid arthritis
Most clinical studies examining omega-3 fatty acid supplements for arthritis have focused on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. A number of small studies have found that fish oil helps reduce symptoms of RA, including joint pain and morning stiffness. One study suggests that people with RA who take fish oil may be able to lower their dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, unlike prescription medications, fish oil does not appear to slow progression of RA, only to treat the symptoms. Joint damage still occurs.
Laboratory studies suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids (and low in the inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids) may help people with osteoarthritis, although more study is needed. New Zealand green lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), another potential source of omega-3 fatty acids, has been reported to reduce joint stiffness and pain, increase grip strength, and improve walking pace in a small group of people with osteoarthritis. For some people, symptoms got worse before they improved.
An analysis of 17 randomized, controlled clinical trials looked at the pain relieving effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements in people with RA or joint pain caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). The results suggest that omega-3 fatty acids, along with conventional therapies such as NSAIDs, may help relieve joint pain associated with these conditions.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Several small studies suggest that EPA and fish oil may help reduce symptoms of lupus, an autoimmune condition characterized by fatigue and joint pain. However, 2 small studies found fish oil had no effect on lupus nephritis (kidney disease caused by lupus, a frequent complication of the disease).

Osteoporosis
Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help increase levels of calcium in the body and improve bone strength, although not all results were positive. Some studies also suggest that people who don' t get enough of some essential fatty acids (particularly EPA and gamma-linolenic acid [GLA], an omega-6 fatty acid) are more likely to have bone loss than those with normal levels of these fatty acids. In a study of women over 65 with osteoporosis, those who took EPA and GLA supplements had less bone loss over 3 years than those who took placebo. Many of these women also experienced an increase in bone density.

Depression
Studies have found mixed results as to whether taking omega-3 fatty acids can help depression symptoms. Several studies have found that people who took omega-3 fatty acids in addition to prescription antidepressants had a greater improvement in symptoms than those who took antidepressants alone. Other studies show that omega-3 fatty acid intake helps protect against postpartom depression, among other benefits. However, other studies have found no benefit.
Studies are also mixed on whether omega-3 fatty acids alone have any effect on depression. Depression is a serious illness and you should not try to treat it on your own. See a doctor for help.

Bipolar disorder
In a clinical study of 30 people with bipolar disorder, those who took fish oil in addition to standard prescription treatments for bipolar disorder for 4 months experienced fewer mood swings and relapse than those who received placebo. But another 4 month long clinical study treating people with bipolar depression and rapid cycling bipolar disorder did not find that EPA helped reduce symptoms.

Schizophrenia
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that people with schizophrenia may have an improvement in symptoms when given omega-3 fatty acids. However, a recent well designed study concluded that EPA supplements are no better than placebo in improving symptoms of this condition.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have low levels of certain essential fatty acids (including EPA and DHA). In a clinical study of nearly 100 boys, those with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids had more learning and behavioral problems (such as temper tantrums and sleep disturbances) than boys with normal omega-3 fatty acid levels.
However, studies examining whether omega-3 fatty acids help improve symptoms of ADHD have found mixed results. A few studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids helped improve behavioral symptoms, but most were not well designed. One study that looked at DHA in addition to stimulant therapy (standard therapy for ADHD) found no effect. More research is needed, but eating foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids is a reasonable approach for someone with ADHD.

Cognitive decline
A number of studies show that reduced intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of age related cognitive decline or dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Scientists believe the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is protective against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Skin disorders
In one clinical study, 13 people with sun sensitivity known as photo dermatitis showed less sensitivity to UV rays after taking fish oil supplements. However, topical sunscreens are much better at protecting the skin from damaging effects of the sun than omega-3 fatty acids. In another study of 40 people with psoriasis, those who took EPA with their prescription medications did better than those treated with the medications alone. However, a larger study of people with psoriasis found no benefit from fish oil.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Results are mixed as to whether omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce symptoms of Crohn' s disease and ulcerative colitis, the 2 types of IBD. Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help when added to medication, such as sulfasalazine (a standard medication for IBD). Others find no effect. More studies are needed. Fish oil supplements can cause side effects that are similar to symptoms of IBD (such as flatulence, belching, bloating, and diarrhea).

Asthma
Studies examining omega-3 fatty acids for asthma are mixed. In one small, well designed clinical study of 29 children with asthma, those who took fish oil supplements rich in EPA and DHA for 10 months reduced their symptoms compared to children who took placebo. However, most studies have shown no effect.

Macular Degeneration
A questionnaire given to more than 3,000 people over the age of 49 found that those who ate more fish were less likely to have macular degeneration (a serious age related eye condition that can progress to blindness) than those who ate less fish. Similarly, a clinical study comparing 350 people with macular degeneration to 500 without the eye disease found that those with a healthy dietary balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and more fish in their diets were less likely to have macular degeneration.

Menstrual pain
In one study of 42 women, they had less menstrual pain when they took fish oil supplements than when they took placebo.

Colon cancer
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids seems to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. For example, Eskimos, who tend to have a high fat diet, but eat significant amounts of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, have a low rate of colorectal cancer. Animal studies and laboratory studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids prevent worsening of colon cancer. Preliminary studies suggest that taking fish oil daily may help slow the progression of colon cancer in people with early stages of the disease. If you have colorectal cancer, ask your doctor before taking any supplements.

Breast cancer
Although not all experts agree, women who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids over many years may be less likely to develop breast cancer. More research is needed to understand the effect that omega-3 fatty acids may have on the prevention of breast cancer.

Prostate cancer
Population based studies of groups of men suggest that a low fat diet including omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil help prevent the development of prostate cancer.

Dietary Sources:
Fish, plant, and nut oils are the primary dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, tuna, and herring. ALA is found in flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, walnuts, and walnut oil. The health effects of omega-3 fatty acids come mostly from EPA and DHA. ALA from flax and other vegetarian sources needs to be converted in the body to EPA and DHA. Many people do not make these conversions very effectively, however. This remains an ongoing debate in the nutrition community; fish and sea vegetable sources of EPA and DHA versus vegetarian sources of ALA. Other sources of omega-3 fatty acids include sea life such as krill and algae.

Available Forms:
Both EPA and DHA can be taken in the form of fish oil capsules. Flaxseed, flaxseed oil, fish, and krill oils should be kept refrigerated. Whole flaxseeds must be ground within 24 hours of use, so the ingredients stay active. Flaxseeds are also available in ground form in a special mylar package so the components in the flaxseeds stay active.
Be sure to buy omega-3 fatty acid supplements made by established companies who certify that their products are free of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium.

How to Take It:
Dosing for fish oil supplements should be based on the amount of EPA and DHA, not on the total amount of fish oil. Supplements vary in the amounts and ratios of EPA and DHA. A common amount of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil capsules is 0.18 grams (180 mg) of EPA and 0.12 grams (120 mg) of DHA. Different types of fish contain variable amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, and different types of nuts or oil contain variable amounts of ALA. Fish oils contain approximately 9 calories per gram of oil.

Children (18 years and younger)
There is no established dose for children. Omega-3 fatty acids are used in some infant formulas. Fish oil capsules should not be used in children except under the direction of a health care provider. Children should avoid eating fish that may be high in mercury, such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. 

Adults
Do not take more than 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids from capsules without the supervision of a health care provider, due to an increased risk of bleeding.
  • For healthy adults with no history of heart disease: The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish at least 2 times per week.
  • For adults with coronary heart disease: The AHA recommends an omega-3 fatty acid supplement (as fish oils), 1 gram daily of EPA and DHA. It may take 2 - 3 weeks for benefits of fish oil supplements to be seen. Supplements should be taken under the direction of a physician.
  • For adults with high cholesterol levels: The AHA recommends an omega-3 fatty acid supplement (as fish oils), 2 - 4 grams daily of EPA and DHA. It may take 2 - 3 weeks for benefits of fish oil supplements to be seen. Supplements should be taken under the direction of a physician.
  • For adults with high blood pressure, scientists generally recommend 3 - 4 grams per day, but you should only take under the supervision of a health care provider.
Precautions:
  • Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, you should only take dietary supplements only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids should be used cautiously by people who bruise easily, have a bleeding disorder, or take blood thinning medications including warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), or aspirin. High doses of omega-3 fatty acids may increase the risk of bleeding, even in people without a history of bleeding disorders -- and even in those who are not taking other medications.
  • Fish oil can cause gas, bloating, belching, and diarrhea. Time release preparations may reduce these side effects, however.
  • People with either diabetes or schizophrenia may lack the ability to convert alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the forms more readily used in the body. People with these conditions should be sure to get enough EPA and DHA from their diets. Also, people with type 2 diabetes may experience increases in fasting blood sugar levels while taking fish oil supplements. If you have type 2 diabetes, use fish oil supplements only under the supervision of a health care provider.
  • Although studies suggest that eating fish (which includes the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA) may reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a recent study including 2 large groups of men and women found that diets rich in ALA may increase the risk of this disease. Until more information becomes available, people with macular degeneration should get omega-3 fatty acids from sources of EPA and DHA, rather than ALA.
  • Fish and fish oil may protect against prostate cancer, but some suggest that ALA may be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer in men. More research in this area is needed.
  • Some fish may contain potentially harmful contaminants, such as heavy metals (including mercury), dioxins, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). For sport caught fish, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that pregnant or nursing women eat no more than a single 6 ounce meal per week, and young children less than 2 ounces per week. For farm raised, imported, or marine fish, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that pregnant or nursing women and young children avoid eating types with higher levels of mercury (such as mackerel, shark, swordfish, or tilefish), and eat up to 12 ounces per week of other fish types.
  • Buy fish oil from a reputable source that tests to make sure there is no mercury or pesticide residues in its products.
Possible Interactions:
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use omega-3 fatty acid supplements, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), without first talking to your health care provider.

Blood thinning medications -- Omega-3 fatty acids may increase the effects of blood thinning medications, including aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), and clopedigrel (Plavix). Taking aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in some circumstances (such as in heart disease), but they should only be taken together under the supervision of a health care provider.

Diabetes medications -- Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may increase fasting blood sugar levels. Use with caution if taking medications to lower blood sugar, such as glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL), glyburide (Micronase or Diabeta), glucophage (Metformin), or insulin. Your doctor may need to increase your medication dose. These drugs include:
  • Glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL)
  • Glyburide (Micronase or Diabeta)
  • Metformin (Glucophage)
  • Insulin
Cyclosporine -- Cyclosporine is a medication given to people with organ transplants. Taking omega-3 fatty acids during cyclosporine (Sandimmune) therapy may reduce toxic side effects, such as high blood pressure and kidney damage, associated with this medication.

Etretinate and topical steroids -- Adding omega-3 fatty acids (specifically EPA) to the drug therapy etretinate (Tegison) and topical corticosteroids may improve symptoms of psoriasis.

Cholesterol-lowering medications -- Following dietary guidelines, including increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet and reducing the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, may help a group of cholesterol lowering medications known as statins to work more effectively. These medications include:
  • Atorvastatin (Liptor)
  • Lovastatin (Mevacor)
  • Simvastatin (Zocor)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- In an animal study, treatment with omega-3 fatty acids reduced the risk of ulcers from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) and naproxen (Aleve or Naprosyn). More research is needed to see whether omega-3 fatty acids would have the same effects in people.

Reviewed last on: 5/10/2011
Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, Solutions Acupuncture, a private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Minyak Ikan Omega Guard Shaklee


  • Omega Guard merupakan minyak ikan terbaik dunia dari Shaklee. Ianya diekstrak dari ikan laut air sejuk (sardine, mackerel, herring, anchovies) di sekitar perairan laut Jepun.
  • Ia tidak diproses dari hati minyak ikan.
  • Omega Guard adalah 3 kali lebih tumpat berbanding dengan ketumpatan hati minyak ikan.
  • Omega Guard merupakan minyak ikan paling tulen di dunia yang mengandungi rangkaian spectrum penuh 7 jenis asid lemak Omega 3 semulajadi termasuk EPA, DHA, ALA dan banyak lagi.
  • Satu sajian Omega Guard membekalkan 905mg asid-lemak Omega-3 (EPA dan DHA).
  • Kebanyakan pengusaha-pengusaha kilang menggunakan kaedah penyulingan tekan tinggi untuk mengekstrak minyak ikan di mana kaedah ini mampu memusnahkan sesetengah nutrient disamping tidak mampu menapis kandungan logam yang mampu memberi impak buruk kepada manusia.
  • Shaklee menggunakan kaedah ulratulen bergred farmaseutikal teknologi terkini untuk menghasilkan Omega Guard.
  • Kaedah ini akan melalui proses penyulingan proprietari tiga molekul untuk mengekstrak asid lemak Omega-3 yang paling tulen dan paling semulajadi dalam masa yang sama ia dapat menyingkirkan bahan berbahaya seperti plumbum, merkuri, arsenic, cadmium, dioksin dan PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl yang merupakan bahan kimia industry yang sangat toksik).

Kelebihan Minyak Ikan Omega Guard Shaklee

·         Omega-3 nya membantu menjadikan rembesan prostaglandin dengan lebih berkesan untuk menghalang prostetomegaly dan membuang air kecil yang imbul dari punca andropos (Andropos juga dikenali sebagai ADAM (Penurunan hormone androgen dikalangan lelaki berusia).
·         Ia dapat mengimbangi perubahan dalam kepekatan hormon wanita yang menyebabkan PMS, bagi kulit licin dan kemerah-merahan.

Mencegah Penyakit Salur Darah dan Strok.
·         DHA dan EPA menentang thrombosis, tekanan darah tinggi yang lebih rendah dan kepekatan darah, melincirkan salur darah dan melancarkan peredaran darah.
·         Berkesan bagi membantu mengekalkan tekanan darah normal dan ketengangan di leher atau sakit kepala.
·         Membantu merendahkan tahap kolesterol, menghindarkan bembekuan darah dalam badan, membantu mengekalkan tahap kesihatan trigliserida dan kolesterol LDL, mengawal masalah obesity, mencegah arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, mengurangkan risiko penyakit jantung.
·         Membantu mengurangkan risiko penyakit jantung sebanyak 44%.

Membantu Tumbesaran dan Perkembangan Otak Janin serta Memori
DHA merupakan nutrient paling penting untuk otak, system saraf dan retina terutama pada 3 bulan terakhir perkembangan otak janin semasa di dalam kandungan. Susu ibu mengandungi kandungan DHA yang tinggi.

 Manafaat Lain:

  • DHA dapat membantu dalam meningkatkan keupayaan ingatan dan pembelajaran.·        Mencegah penyakit Alzheimer.
  • Memelihara penglihatan dan pendengaran.
  • Mencegah migraine.
  • Meningkatkan Sistem Imun(mengawal system imun seperti memperbaiki system alahan kulit, psoriasis, demam hay, bronchitis, penyakit lelah, hepatitis, SLE (Lupus Erythematosus) dan penyakit buah pinggang.
  • Menyihatkan paru-paru serta merawat asma/lelah
  • Menentang Kanser ~ Kajian ada menunjukkan Omega-3 boleh mencegah kanser paru-paru, payudara, prostat dan kolon.
  • Dapat meningkatkan enerogastritis, merangsang kesihatan hati selepas pembedahan dan membantu pangkreas pesakit kanser untuk berfungsi dengan lebih efektif.
  • Arthiristis (memelihara fungsi-fungsi sendi) : paras asid lemak Omega-3 larut dalam tisu rawan, mencegah kemusnahan enzim yang membentuk tisu rawan.
  • Mencegah Gout dengan berkesan.
  • Mencegah Insomnia dan mengurangkan tekanan : kajian menunjukan bahawa DHA dan EPA berupaya bagi menstabilkan emosi dan membantu dalam perkembangan kesihatan mental, termasuk kemurungan, tekanan, kebimbangan (anxiety)
  • Neurasthenia
  • Autism
  • Kanak-kanak hiperaktif 
  • Penyakit schizophrenia. 



Kenapa Ikan Lautan Air Sejuk?

Pada tahun 1970, seorang saintis Amerika, pemegang Nobel price, telah menemui satu rahsia: Penduduk Eskimo  yang hidup di Greenland, Denmark yang bekerja sebagai nelayan tidak menghadapi masalah sakit jantung, lelah , tekanan darah tinggi dan kencing manis. Manakala pendudukn Eskimo yang menetap di Amerika Utara, yang bekerja sebagai pemburu dan makanan utama mereka ialah daging yang banyak mengandungi banyak kolesterol, menghadapi banyak masalah kesihatan yang berkaitan dengan jantung.

Penyelidikan lanjut mengenai ikan air laut sejuk menunjukkan ia mengandungi asid lemak tidak tepu yang sangat tinggi iaitu DHA dan EPA yang boleh merendahkan lemak dalam darah, menurunkan pengumpulan platlet darah dan melambatkan pembentukkan thrombosis, merawa penyakit lelah dan alahan kulit dengan berkesan.

Siapakah Yang Tidak Harus Mengambil Minyak Ikan?

Minyak ikan melincirkan salur darah dan berkemampuan unuk mencairkan darah bagi membantu melancarkan pengaliran darah dan melambatkan kepekatan darah.
Pesakit yang akan melakukan pembedahan dan perempuan hamil yang sudah hampir bersalin tidak digalakkan untuk mengambil minyak ikan.

 * Produk ini tidak bertujuan untuk mendiagnos, merawat, menyembuh atau mencegah sebarang jenis penyakit.