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Fish Oils And Exercise May Lower Body Fat

.....People looking to shed body fat might want to follow their workouts with a few capsules of fish oil, if preliminary research is correct. In a study of overweight adults, researchers found that a combination of exercise and fish oil supplements was effective at reducing body fat and improving cholesterol levels and blood vessel function.
Study participants who took fish oil, alone or with exercise, saw their levels of "good" HDL cholesterol go up, while their triglycerides (an unhealthy form of blood fat) took a dip. Meanwhile, both exercise and fish oil seemed to cut body fat. The overall benefits, according to the study authors, suggest that a combination of exercise and fish oil may improve overweight adults' cardiovascular health.
.....Numerous studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish may benefit the heart, by lowering blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing the risk of blood clots and improving blood vessel function.
.....There's also evidence from lab studies that fish oil affects metabolism in a way that can reduce body fat, but the little research that has been done in humans has yielded conflicting findings, according to the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
.....The study is the first clinical trial to look at the cardiovascular and weight benefits of combining fish oil with exercise. More research is needed to investigate the long-term effects, the researchers conclude.

Soluble Fibre and Cholesterol
..... Clinical studies have shown that, taken daily, 7 grams of soluble fiber from psyllium husk may help reduce heart disease risk by lowering cholesterol. Whether you are 35 or 65, it is never too early or too late to start to reduce the risk of heart disease. There are several risk factors associated with coronary heart disease, including lack of exercise, obesity, family history, smoking, and elevated cholesterol levels. Some of these factors can be modified by lifestyle changes. For example, scientific evidence shows that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. You can help reduce your risk of heart disease by adding soluble fiber from psyllium to your heart-healthy diet.
..... Talk to your doctor or Peoples Pharmacist to understand how soluble fibre, along with lifestyle changes such as exercise and a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, may help reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.