Question

Find recent (within the past year) research regarding heart health nutrients: specifically on Omega 3s, Resveratol and ECGC. Explain what these do in terms of heart health physiologyin your own words thoroughly ( 1 page)

Answer 1

Omega 3s

our body is able to synthesize saturated fatty acids, but you don’t have an enzyme that allows you to stick a double bond in right spot to create omega-3s yourself. The three omega-3s found in food are ALA, EPA and DHA.Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA): This plant-based omega-3 is found in green, leafy vegetables, flaxseeds, chia seeds and canola, walnut and soybean oils Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): EPA is a 20-carbon fatty acid found in oily fish, algae oil and krill oil. Your body is able to synthesize this molecule in its original form. This, along with DHA, are the omega-3s your body needs in high quantities to achieve the benefits they offer.Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): This 22-carbon molecule is also found in oily fish, krill oil and algae oil. Your body will convert some DHA molecules back to EPA’s in order to keep them at fairly equal levels if you consume more DHA


Resveratol
Resveratrol  is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced by several plants in response to injury or, when the plant is under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi it is used as a dietary supplement, there is no good evidence that consuming resveratrol affects life expectancy or human health .

Epigallocatechin gallate, usually abbreviated as EGCG
first things to know about EGCG is that it interferes with oxidation, and therefore can help minimize oxidative damage in cells.there is reason to believe that the EGCG in green tea does provide some protective effect against cancerwell known for aiding in mental alertness, which is not surprising given its caffeine content and the presence of a second well-established stimulant called L-theanine,suggested role in weight loss and cardiovascular function