Unlock Optimal Health: The Benefits of Omega-3 and SPM Active Supplements

Health and wellness professionals around the world are talking about omega-3 fish oil, and the research they point to is hard to ignore. Organizations such as the American Heart Association have found that most Americans are not getting the recommended amount of omega-3 from their diet. The Standard American Diet, often shortened to SAD, is filled with an overabundance of omega-6 oils.

Omega-6 oils are still necessary for your health, but an imbalance can contribute to inflammation across body systems. The recommended ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is 2:1, while most people’s current intake is closer to 20:1. In everyday life, that can translate to aches and pains, gut and bowel irritability, reduced cognitive function, a lack of muscle function in aging, and an increased risk for heart disease.

Inflammation itself is not the enemy. It helps your body heal from a cut or an infection. When omega-6 intake runs too high, though, it sends signals to the immune system that it needs to stay on guard and increase its inflammatory response.

What do EPA and DHA do for the body?

EPA and DHA are the two types of omega-3 most often found in salmon, lake trout, herring, tuna, and sardines. Their most direct benefit is at the cell membranes, because these membranes are fat-based and omega-3s help keep them more fluid. That fluidity is linked to helping prevent neurodegenerative diseases and to better cardiovascular function and immune response. A Metagenics Institute study also reported that modest fish consumption, about 1 to 2 servings a week and especially higher-EPA and DHA varieties, was associated with a 36% lower risk of coronary death.

What are SPMs, and why take them with omega-3?

SPM stands for specialized pro-resolving mediators. Your body makes SPMs from omega-3, but classic anti-inflammatory drugs can block or slow that pathway, either directly or indirectly. For some people, fish oil alone may not bring inflammation down to the appropriate level. Research suggests that taking omega-3 and SPMs together may reduce inflammation and support immune defenses at the same time.

How do you choose a good fish oil?

Trust matters, so choose a fish oil from a source you know. The best products contain EPA and DHA rather than ALA and contain no omega-6. Many drugstore brands advertise “pure fish oil” but do not contain enough EPA and DHA to make a real difference.

How much EPA and DHA is used in research, and who should be careful?

Most research studies used 1,200 mg or more of EPA and DHA per day. Your original page states there is no known safe upper limit. Anyone taking anticoagulants should consult their physician first to avoid problems with prolonged bleeding time.

At Cole Pain Therapy Group, we look at inflammation as one piece of your pain condition, and we can help you find out whether omega-3 and SPM supplementation could be right for you. Talk with your chiropractor at your next visit to learn more about inflammation in the body and how supplements can help. Our goal is to make sure any supplement you add fits your needs and your care plan.

Unlock Optimal Health: The Benefits of Omega-3 and SPM Active Supplements

What do EPA and DHA do for the body?

What are SPMs, and why take them with omega-3?

How do you choose a good fish oil?

How much EPA and DHA is used in research, and who should be careful?

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