Fish Oil/Omega-3 Fatty Acids Telomeres are structures at the end of


chromosomes (threadlike structures in cell nuclei that carry genes) that are involved in their replication and stability. In normal tissue, due to genetic factors and environ- mental stressors, telomeres get progressively shorter as part of the aging process, causing cells to stop dividing. As a result, organs atrophy and brain cells die. The January 2011 issue of JAMA re- ported a cardiac study that demonstrated “a potentially new link between omega-3 fatty acids and the aging process.” Research- ers found that patients with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their white blood cells experienced significantly less shortening of telomeres over five years, as compared with patients with lower omega-3 levels.


Even the American Heart Association has stated that consuming omega-3 fatty acids in fish or supplements, long known for their anti-inflammatory effects, “signifi- cantly reduces subsequent cardiac and all- cause mortality.” Salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel, and haddock provide the highest omega-3 levels.


Conclusion Ideally, anti-aging nutrients that coun-


teract the negative impact of excess cortisol production should be combined with other de-stressors, including diet modification, exercise, and stress management techniques (e.g., meditation, yoga, tai chi). While vari- ous nutritional supplements can reduce the harmful effects of chronic stress, it is wisest to be well-informed about these remedies


and your own condition, and to know espe- cially whether they interact with your medi- cations. If you take drugs for stress but prefer to try a natural approach, where appropriate, consider asking your doctor to help you first lower the dose of your medication. Also consider seeking the guidance of a natural practitioner (especially if you are pregnant, planning to have a child, or are breast feed- ing), and inform your doctor before terminat- ing treatment with any medication.


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