Omega-3 fats have been shown to:

•  Decrease risk of sudden death and arrhythmia
•  Decrease triglycerides; (elevated triglycerides are a risk factor for heart attack and stroke).
•  Decrease growth of atherosclerotic plaque, (artery-clogging substance). Improve arterial health.
•  Lower blood pressure (significant for reducing risk of heart attack and stroke).
•  The American Heart Association recommends increasing dietary sources of * omega-3 fats from plant (canola) and animal (fish and fish oil) sources.