A Partnership in Anti-Aging & Wellness through a Balanced Inflammation Response
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Inflammation

The most common buzz word when it comes to health these days is the idea of essential fatty acids. These “good fats” which provide many health benefits are considered “essential” because they cannot be produced by the body alone and must be consumed through our diet and food supplements. Perhaps the most important class of essential fatty acids are Omega-3’s – which help the body maintain cellular health and help modulate our natural inflammation response. As much as 8% of the human brain consists of Omega 3 fatty acids, so we shouldn’t be surprised that these essential fats also promote brain health.

The Great EFA Balancing Act

Of key importance to maintaining a healthy inflammation response is to create a balance of essential fatty acids within our bodies. In particular, it’s very important that we balance the ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Several sources suggest that humans evolved with a diet that consisted of a 1:1 ratio. This makes intuitive sense as Omega-6 fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, are pro-inflammatory and Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory. Keeping these essential fats in balance helps promote a healthy inflammation response.

The modern western diet, however, which provides Omega-6 fatty acids from sources like eggs, cereals, vegetable oils, baked goods and margarine has pushed the limits way beyond the 1:1 ratio. Experts suggest the average western diet accounts for a 15:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. With pro-inflammatory fats outnumbering anti-inflammatory 15:1, our diet sets the stage for higher levels of inflammation. While reducing our intake of Omega-6’s is important, increasing our intake of Omega-3’s through supplements like New Chapter’s Supercritical DHA 100 is an even better approach to help promote a healthy inflammation response.

Zyflamend – An Herbal Therapeutic That Promotes
A Healthy Inflammation Response

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are the fuel our bodies need to modulate inflammation. In addition to these essential fats, scientists have also discovered many herbs that if sufficiently concentrated and intelligently blended can safely, powerfully and naturally modulate our natural inflammation response.

New Chapter’s herbal therapeutic Zyflamend is America’s #1 selling herbal therapeutic for non-chronic inflammation management, and continues to undergo studies at some of the most respected research institutions in the world (according to 2008 SPINS Data).

Zyflamend is a combination of ten herbs used for thousands of years by millions of people to promote health and longevity. The herbs have been extracted and formulated to maximize their effectiveness and to contain active levels of dozens of key constituents that science has recognized as antioxidants (key nutrients demonstrated to slow and reduce biological aging by protecting cells from oxidative stress and damage) that also promote a healthy inflammation response.

New Chapter’s unique patented herbal formula, Zyflamend represents a scientific breakthrough in the maintenance of a healthy inflammation response. Recent preliminary research suggests that daily Zyflamend supplementation may promote a healthy inflammation response and promote normal cardiovascular and joint function.

A Partnership for Anti-Aging and a Healthy Inflammation Response

By following an approach that both adds the fuel to reduce inflammation in the body (Omega-3 Fatty Acids from SuperCritical DHA) and a natural herbal complex that modulates the enzymes creating inflammation (Zyflamend), then we have a powerful and natural approach to help our bodies maintain a balanced inflammation response and obtain the anti-aging benefits from our healthy inflammation response.

Note: Statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.