Sometimes big problems just need simple solutions. Isn't that great? According to the latest research, there is a very simple solution that can help in the prevention of juvenile diabetes for children all over the world ? and this simple solution is known as salmon!
Research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Health reveals that children who were given cod liver oil (relax, I'll talk about salmon later) while they were still very young, are at 25% lesser at risk to juvenile diabetes; quite a significant number. The result of this research was viewed as very important that it was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The Scientists who studied these results believe that the anti inflammatory capabilities of omega 3 fatty acids in some fishes that contain high amounts of EPA and DHA are the ones responsible for this. Oh that was quite a mouthful, but it can work wonders. Salmon happens to be the biggest source of EPA and DHA. (Like I told you I'd get to salmon!)
There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. With both types, the person is not able to produce sufficient amounts of insulin and this causes blood sugar problems. Adults usually get the type 2 diabetes while children get the type 1. But recently, there has been an alarming rise of children also getting the type 2 diabetes because of a poor lifestyle health habit.
Type 1 diabetes usually starts during childhood and adolescence. The normal production of insulin is interrupted and a patient will then require daily injections of insulin. Long term dependence on insulin injections can have side effects. Fifteen years from the onset, more than 80% experience major eye damage. Others can have kidney failure and may need dialysis to survive. Before they even reach mid-fifties, around 35% of juvenile diabetics may die of heart attack.
Isn't it amazing to have omega 3 fish as a life savior? But this is not actually the first time. Two decades ago, research has also proved that EPA and DHA have lots of health benefits including that for type 2 diabetics. This latest study on omega 3 fish oil just proves that it can also be used for type 1 diabetes. It may make you want to kiss a fish.(But maybe not!)
Do you know that EPA and DHA are sourced from cold water fish, like cod and salmon? The salmon that is found at the Arctic Ocean waters is said to have the purest and most potent omega 3. Because the most common cause of the type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, scientist are convinced that the anti-inflammatory properties of the omega 3 found in fish oil is what helps prevent juvenile diabetes.
Pregnant and lactating mothers are advised to take pure fish oil, to assure that their children get life-long health benefits. EPA and DHA can improve the baby's nervous system, hearing and vision. The development of baby's brain is also enhanced with omega 3 fish oil.
If you want to have a smart, strong and healthy child, I recommend that you make sure your family has plenty of cold water fish in their diet and add high amounts of omega 3 salmon oil to it.
