Is It Safe For PKD Patients To Take Omega 3

2014-11-21 03:37

Omega 3 is good for every cell in the body. As for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) patients, they can take omega 3 safely. The following are health benefits that PKD patients can get from omega 3 food.

Omega 3 fatty acid and heart disease

Omega 3 fatty acids are poly-unsaturated fatty acids. Many studies have demonstrated that fish omega 3 can help fight atherosclerosis and heart disease. Experts estimate that getting a daily, sufficient dose of fish oil reduces the risk of sudden heart death by 90 percent. Heart disease is a serious complication of PKD and many patients die more from this heart disease than PKD itself. Therefore, omega 3 can be taken by PKD patients.

Omega 3 and diabetes

Diabetes is one of major complications of PKD and it is important for PKD patients to control diabetes. In various studies, omega 3 has lowered triglycerides, improved insulin sensitivity, made arteries less rigid, and more. People with diabetes can take omega 3 fatty acid.

Omega 3 and high blood pressure

Numerous studies have shown that fish oil supplements can help lower blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Omega 3 in food

All fish contain omega 3 fatty acids and many commercial food products such as bread and bakes goods, yogurt are also with omega 3 fatty acids. Other foods like soybeans and tofu, nuts, seeds, flax seed oil, soybean oil and omega 3 enhanced eggs are sources of omega 3.

However, omega 3 will also produce some side effects if you take omega 3 fatty acid in high doses. High doses of omega 3 fatty acids may increase the risk of bleeding, even in people without a history of bleeding disorders. It also can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea. Therefore, it is important to have the proper doses of omega 3.

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