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Anxiety and hypertension, which supplement?

Dear Maximus,

based on what you write to me, I see no contraindications to taking Omegor Vitality 1000 at a dosage of 2 capsules per day. In fact, supplementation with Omegor Vitality may benefit you foranxiety and to maintain normal heart function:

  • In fact, as you rightly mentioned, these fatty acids are useful adjuvants in states of anxiety due to the calmingeffect exerted byomega-3 EPA.

Omega-3, benefits for anxiety, heart and hypertension

But habitual consumption of omega-3 EPA and DHA may also have progressively positive effects on blood pressure over time-through a slight increase in peripheral vasodilation. Since you are already on antihypertensive therapy, I encourage you to follow this supplementation in accordance with the advice of your treating physician. In fact, after 1-2 months of supplementation you may need to readjust the dosage of the antihypertensive medication.

Anxiety and hypertension: posology of Omegor Vitality

You can manage the intake of the 2 capsules as you see fit according to your needs, either in a single administration or in two different administrations just before or near a main meal-breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The recommended supplementation period is at least 2-3 months because the effects of omega-3 supplementation are seen gradually over time.

Cancer prevention - what benefits from omega-3s?

Regarding the importance of an omega-3-rich diet in cancer prevention are, several observational studies have been done to verify the possible positive effects of these fatty acids. The available data mainly concern colorectal, prostate and breast cancer. All studies agree that:

  • inflammation plays an important role in tumor initiation and progression;
  • since omega-3s can potentially exertanti-inflammatory activity,
  • A diet rich in omega-3 may exert a protective effect to some extent.

However, it is important to clarify that cancronon preventioncan be attributed to a single nutrient-because other factors such as genetic predisposition and lifestyle play a decisive role. I remain available for further information.

Sincerely,

Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist