GLOBAL OMEGA˛˚ STATUS MAP - MEG-3: Omega-3 EPA/DHA · Bene˜ts of omega-3 fatty acids:...

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Increase your level of omega-3 fatty acids through consumption of fatty fish, such as salmon Most cardiovascular conditions can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, such as a healthy diet. 3 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR OMEGA-3 LEVEL GLOBAL OMEGA-3 STATUS MAP SHOWS LOW LEVELS FOR MOST OF THE WORLD Choose life’sOMEGA / MEG-3 ® Contact DSM Omega-3 supplements may complement, and are a safe and inexpensive link to a healthier life Foods fortified with omega-3 fatty acids are a convenient way to ensure an adequate level can be achieved REFERENCES: Map: Ref. Stark et al., Global survey of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in the blood stream of healthy adults, Progress in Lipid Research, 20 May 2016; doi: 10.1016/j.plipres.2016.05.001. www.sciencedirect.com/- science/article/pii/S0163782715300333. Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids: Kris-Etherton P. et al., ‘Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease’. AHA Scientific Statement. Circulation 2002;106; 22747-2757 Surette M., ‘The science between dietary omega-3 fatty acids’; CMAJ 2008;178;177-180 Bibus D., Lands B., ‘Balancing proportions of competing omega-3 and omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) in tissue lipids.’ Prostaglandins’. Leuko. Essent. Fat Acids. 2015;99;19; American Heart Association Policy Statement, http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/123/8/933.long Frost & Sullivan Coronary heart diseases and costs effectiveness of omega-3s, www.crnusa.org/CRNfoundation/HCCS/chapters/03-CRNFSHCCS-CHD+Omega-3sandBVitamins.pdf. Risks of inadequate status: Ref. Frost and Sullivan: www.foodsupplementseurope.org/value-of-supplementation; www.crnusa.org/CRNfoundation/HCCS/chapters/03-CRNFSHCCS-CHD+Omega-3sandBVitamins.pdf; http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/. Recommended omega-3 levels: International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (June 2004) http://www.issfal.org/newslinks/resources/publications/PUFAIntakeReccomdFinalReport.pdf © DSM Nutritional Products Ltd 2016 Although DSM has used diligent care to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and up to date, DSM makes no representation or warranty of the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. This document only contains scientific and technical information for business to business use. Country or region-specific information should also be considered when labeling or advertising to final consumers. This publication does not constitute or provide scientific or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressly or implied. In no event shall DSM be liable for any damages arising from the reader’s reliance upon, or use of, these materials. The reader shall be solely responsible for any interpretation or use of the material contained herein. The content of this document is subject to change without further notice. Please contact your local DSM representative for more details. All trademarks listed in this document are either registered trademarks, trademarks or licensed trademarks of DSM group of companies in the Netherlands and/or other countries, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Coastal regions of countries and populations that traditionally rely on hunting, fishing and gathering for sustenance tend to have moderate to adequate omega-3 levels. Low omega-3 levels are widespread – particularly in the Western World. http://meg-3.com www.lifesdha.com POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF LOW OMEGA-3 INTAKE ON INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ...of European people aged 55+ are considered to be at risk of experiencing a cardiovascular condition related hospital event 24% ...of the U.S. population is predicted, by 2030, to have some form of cardiovascular disease >40% BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH MAY REDUCE MORTALITY in ‘at risk’ patients including a therapeutic role Blood pressure Vascular function Inflammation Platelet reactivity and thrombosis Plasma triglyceride concentrations Heart rate and heart rate variability REDUCES MANY RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE INCLUDING:

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Increase your levelof omega-3 fatty acids through consumptionof fatty �sh, suchas salmon

Most cardiovascular conditions can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, such as a healthy diet.

3 SIMPLEWAYS TOIMPROVEYOUROMEGA-3LEVEL

GLOBAL OMEGA-3 STATUS MAPSHOWS LOW LEVELS FOR MOST OF THE WORLD

Choose life’sOMEGA™ / MEG-3®

Contact DSM

Omega-3 supplements may complement,and are a safeand inexpensivelink to ahealthier life

Foods forti�ed withomega-3 fatty acidsare a convenientway to ensure anadequate level canbe achieved

REFERENCES: Map: Ref. Stark et al., Global survey of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in the blood stream of healthy adults, Progress in Lipid Research, 20 May 2016; doi: 10.1016/j.plipres.2016.05.001. www.sciencedirect.com/-science/article/pii/S0163782715300333. Bene�ts of omega-3 fatty acids: Kris-Etherton P. et al., ‘Fish consumption, �sh oil, omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease’. AHA Scienti�c Statement. Circulation 2002;106; 22747-2757 Surette M., ‘The science between dietary omega-3 fatty acids’; CMAJ 2008;178;177-180 Bibus D., Lands B., ‘Balancing proportions of competing omega-3 and omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) in tissue lipids.’ Prostaglandins’. Leuko. Essent. Fat Acids. 2015;99;19; American Heart Association Policy Statement, http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/123/8/933.long Frost & Sullivan Coronary heart diseases and costs e�ectiveness of omega-3s, www.crnusa.org/CRNfoundation/HCCS/chapters/03-CRNFSHCCS-CHD+Omega-3sandBVitamins.pdf. Risks of inadequate status: Ref. Frost and Sullivan: www.foodsupplementseurope.org/value-of-supplementation; www.crnusa.org/CRNfoundation/HCCS/chapters/03-CRNFSHCCS-CHD+Omega-3sandBVitamins.pdf; http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/. Recommended omega-3 levels: International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (June 2004) http://www.issfal.org/newslinks/resources/publications/PUFAIntakeReccomdFinalReport.pdf

© DSM Nutritional Products Ltd 2016Although DSM has used diligent care to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and up to date, DSM makes no representation or warranty of the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. This document only contains scienti�c and technical information for business to business use. Country or region-speci�c information should also be considered when labeling or advertising to �nal consumers. This publication does not constitute or provide scienti�c or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressly or implied. In no event shall DSM be liable for any damages arising from the reader’s reliance upon, or use of, these materials. The reader shall be solely responsible for any interpretation or use of the material contained herein. The content of this document is subject to change without further notice. Please contact your local DSM representative for more details. All trademarks listed in this document are either registered trademarks, trademarks or licensed trademarks of DSM group of companies in the Netherlands and/or other countries, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Coastal regions of countries and populations

that traditionally relyon hunting, �shing

and gatheringfor sustenance tend to

have moderate to adequate omega-3

levels.

Low omega-3 levels are widespread– particularly in the

Western World.

http://meg-3.com www.lifesdha.com

POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF LOW OMEGA-3 INTAKE ON INDIVIDUALAND PUBLIC HEALTH

...of European people aged 55+are considered to be at risk ofexperiencing a cardiovascular condition related hospital event 24% ...of the U.S. population

is predicted, by 2030,to have some form ofcardiovascular disease >40%

BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

MAY REDUCE MORTALITYin ‘at risk’ patients includinga therapeutic role

Blood pressureVascular functionInflammation

Platelet reactivity and thrombosisPlasma triglyceride concentrationsHeart rate and heart rate variability

REDUCES MANY RISK FACTORS OFHEART DISEASE INCLUDING: