Nothing says "bad fat" quite like deep-fried onion rings

My mother used to tease me with a little song when I was a kid: “Fatty fatty two-by-four, can’t fit through the kitchen door.” Of course, I was a rather fit kid, but I had come to fear the possibility of not being able to fit through a door, let alone the kitchen door, where my mother made the best homemade meals ever. When I got older, like many, I thought “fat” was the bad guy, and went for a time trying to completely eradicate it from my diet.

Boy, was I on the wrong track.

Fat is crucial for our survival and health. Good fat is necessary for proper brain function, nerve activity, vitamin absorption, immune-system function, healthy cells and hormonal balance.

But did you catch the use of the word “good”? Good fat is necessary for those things. Not bad fat.

And here’s the dilemma: because of the overwhelming amount of choices available at food markets, restaurants, concession stands or anywhere you buy food, we oftentimes don’t even know the difference between good, whole, natural, real foods and pure junk. Fat is a perfect example.

There are four main types of fats (two good and two bad):

The Bad Guys
• Trans fat (bad!)  Synthetic or fake fat, this stuff is mostly created in a factory to help extend the shelf life of processed foods. Not only does it raise bad cholesterol and lower good, it puts you at higher risk of heart disease and heart attack!
• Saturated fat (bad!)  This type of fat usually comes from animals. It can raise your bad cholesterol and cause Type II Diabetes.

The Good Guys
• Monounsaturated fat (good!)  Nuts, seeds, avocados and healthy vegetable oils like olive oil all contain monounsaturated fats. These tend to keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range.
• Polyunsaturated fat (good!)  The absolute best type of fat for overall health is polyunsaturated fat, which includes omega-3 fatty acids. Not only do foods like fish help maintain a healthy heart, studies have shown that the right amount and “purity” of this type of fat can actually reverse heart disease.

Baked fish is a much healthier 'good fat' choice

The average American eats far too much of the bad fat versus the good: pizza, fries and burgers over salmon, avocados and walnuts. On top of that, people tend to consume ten times more omega-6 fatty acids than they do omega-3s. Don’t get me wrong. Studies show we need both. They are considered “essential” because our bodies cannot make them and so we depend on our food as a source for these fats. But we need a balance. And sadly, the average American diet contains 14 to 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids (from animal products, crackers, cakes, sweets, soybean oil, etc.) than omega-3 fatty acids. When the balance is disrupted, there’s trouble. And nowadays, with the prevalence of a processed food diet, that trouble seems to come in the form of cancer, heart disease, asthma, and autoimmune diseases, most of which can be prevented.

Supplementing the diet with omega-3 can help restore the proper balance of fats to a more desirable 1:1 ratio. Did you know that the native diet of Greenland Inuit who consume lots of fish tend to have higher blood levels of omega-3 and less heart disease?

So Here’s Our Tip:
• When dietitians suggest that 30% of your 2,000-calorie diet is fat (that’s 65 grams of fat per day) make sure it’s the right kind of fat: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. If you need a list of these foods, check here. This chart can help you make better choices.
• Get in the habit of reading food labels. That’s what they’re there for! Ever packaged good must list type and grams of fat. The more you read labels, the better educated you are.
• Don’t like reading labels? Eat whole, real foods. When you remove processed, packaged foods from your diet, you naturally balance your ratio of good fats vs. bad. Naturally!
• All that too hard to do? Cut back on the cookies and supplement with a really super high quality omega-3 product. Supplementing has shown to improve overall health!

This week’s product suggestion:

Res-Q-1250+ This product has the same great benefits as our Res-Q 1250, but with added vitamin D3 and increased DHA. As with all our products, it’s highly purified, molecular distilled and has a higher ratio of EPA to DHA. This is definitely one of our top sellers! It’s on sale, so call for pricing! 800-262-5483. Dial “2″ to speak with a consultant.

Here was our response:

1-3 capsules, daily:

From studies, 1 gram (1-3 capsules) of omega-3s is sufficient for overall cardiovascular health. In other words, if you are fit and healthy but would like to take omega-3s for prevention of cardiovascular disease, or simply to feel better, 1 gram will do the trick. Three capsules daily can improve overall mood, give you more energy, strengthen hair, nails and eye sight, and may improve signs of ADHD in adults (children may take up to 1 gram, but please consult your physician).

4-6 capsules, daily:

Those who currently suffer with heart disease or other cardiovascular problems like high triglycerides and cholesterol, or who have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (due to poor diet, family history, etc.), should take 3 grams (4-6 capsules) daily. Only this amount of pure EPA and DHA can reduce inflammation significantly to the point of seeing measurable results. This dosage is called a “pharmaceutical-grade” dosage and has been shown to lower triglycerides, lower total cholesterol and significantly reduce swelling and inflammation due to arthritis and joint pain. And as published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, “Fish oil can have a therapeutic role in the treatment of marked hypertriglyceridemia. Effective doses of omega-3 fatty acids range from 3 to 5 grams daily, which can only be obtained consistently by supplementation.” – AHA Scientific Statement, Circulation, a Journal of the American Heart Association. You would need roughly 12 capsules of other brands of fish oil just to get the same high concentration in Res-Q 1250.

At Res-Q, we strongly suggest 4-6 capsules daily as many of our customers are heart patients, recommended by cardiovascular surgeons and physicians. Through the years, this dosage has proven to work wonders. But don’t believe us. Read what our customers are saying!

Below are ten natural supplements that help to rebalance cholesterol levels and fight heart disease: 

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids   

This one is a no-brainer. A lot of research on cardiovascular health has been done on the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils in their concentrated form: ethyl esters. The omega-3 fatty acid EPA inhibits cholesterol absorption and reduces cholesterol production. The omega-3 fatty acid DHA increases HDL, the good cholesterol. But trust me, this is not the case with just any over-the-counter fish oil. For omega-3s to make our top ten, they have to be a high-quality, purified product; not just any fish oil will work. That being said, taking 4,000 milligrams of either DHA or EPA will decrease triglycerides by about 25%.  

2. Red Yeast Rice

A recent clinical study proved that using fish oil with red yeast rice may lower cholesterol 40% or more, performing as well or better than cholesterol medication. As mentioned in the news, “Levels of LDL-cholesterol were reduced by 42.4 percent following consumption of the fish oil and red yeast rice combination, compared to reductions of 39.6 percent in the statin group, according to results of a randomized trial published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.” Important to mention: the study used Res-Q 1250 for its trial.¹ 

3. No-Flush Niacin (inositol nicotinate)    

Niacin is a special form of vitamin B3 that can help improve cholesterol. No-flush niacin, a specific type, can reduce LDL cholesterol by 18% if used along with Clofibrate, a medication. Taking 900 mg of no-flush niacin (inositol nicotinate) can increase HDL in some people by as much as 24%. 

 No-flush niacin is well tolerated without the side effects of niacin. When compared with straight niacin, “All patients tolerated without side effects, dosages of inositol hexanicotinate two to four times larger than previously used dosages of nicotinic acid.”²

 4. Psyllium Seed Husks (Fiber) 

Taking 10.2 g of soluble fiber from psyllium husk can lower cholesterol for people with high cholesterol who are also on a low-fat diet. A meta-analysis of eight placebo-controlled clinical studies reported a 7% reduction in LDL cholesterol in just eight weeks or less. As concluded by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “Psyllium supplementation significantly lowered serum total and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in subjects consuming a low-fat diet.” 

 5. Plant Sterols 

As reported in the Mayo Clinic’s medical journal, “A meta-analysis of 41 trials showed that intake of 2 [grams per day] of stanols or sterols reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) by 10%.” If you combine a high intake of sterols along with a diet consisting of foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, you can boost the LDL reduction to 20%. Also, “adding sterols or stanols to statin medication is more effective than doubling the statin dose.” 

 6. Policosanol 

In just four weeks, 10 mg of policosanol reduced LDL cholesterol by 30%, triglycerides by 10% and increased the cardioprotective HDL cholesterol by 12%. 

In another long-term study (one year) of 589 older adults with high cholesterol, 5-10 mg of policosanol lowered LDL cholesterol by 20%. 

7. Magnesium 

By affecting multiple types of enzymes, magnesium helps to regulate the production of cholesterol. According to the book, The Magnesium Factor, “Magnesium actually increases HDL (good) cholesterol while decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol.” 

Magnesium has been compared with statins, a type of cholesterol medication: “Statin drugs lower LDL-C levels more sharply than do [magnesium] supplements, but [magnesium] more reliably acts to improve all aspects of dyslipidemia including raising HDL-C and lowering triglycerides, and has the same pleiotropic effects as statins without their adverse effect.” 

8. Vitamin C 

The body needs proper nutrition in order to function properly. Therefore, a deficiency in vitamin C might lead to an increase in blood cholesterol levels. As published by the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, “Persons with the lowest vitamin C status had the highest cholesterol and triglyceride levels.…” Vitamin C is needed for the transformation of cholesterol into bile acids; therefore, it is important to get enough vitamin C every day.  

9. Garlic  

Garlic appeared in medical texts as early as 1550 BC. Garlic has recently touted on the Internet as a supplement that lowers cholesterol. Since 1975, over 46 studies were done on this subject, many of which used garlic powder. Studies show that 900 mg of garlic may reduce cholesterol by 8-15%. However, some studies did not show results.³  Since garlic improves the health of the arteries and detoxifies cholesterol, it is a great supplement for cholesterol.  

10.  Last, but not Least: CoQ10   

CoQ10 is always recommended for people who are lowering cholesterol. When the enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol is being inhibited, as is the case with most cholesterol-lowering pharmaceuticals (statins), CoQ10 production also becomes inhibited. This creates the need to supplement the diet with additional CoQ10. 

Vitamin C, garlic and CoQ10 have something in common: They are all antioxidants that protect cholesterol in the bloodstream and promote healthy arteries. Antioxidants inhibit the oxidation of the cholesterol, which are equally important as cholesterol-lowering agents. 

Want to read testimonials of individuals currently taking these supplements? Be our guest and click here.  

 References: 

 News article, Fish oil plus red yeast rice match statins for cholesterol cuts, July 2008.
 A Review of Omega-3 Ethyl Esters for Cardiovascular Prevention and Treatment of Increased Blood Triglyceride Levels, Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2006 September; 2(3): 251–262.
Inositol Hexanicotinate for Improved Nicotinic Acid Therapy, International Record of Medicine, Vol. 174, No.1
Effect of a clofibrate-inositol nicotinate combination on lipids and lipoproteins in primary hyperlipoproteinemia of types IIa, IV and V, German article, Hutt, V; Wechsler, JG; Klor, HU; Ditschuneit, H., Scientific Abstract
Effects of policosanol and lovastatin on lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in patients with dyslipidemia associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Scientific Abstract. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2002; 22(3-4):89-99.
Effects of policosanol on older patients with hypertension and type II
hypercholesterolaemia, Scientific Abstract, Drugs R D. 2002; 3(3):159-72.
Cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium intake adjunctive to diet therapy in men and women with hypercholesterolemia: meta-analysis of 8 controlled trials, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 71, No. 2, 472-479, February 2000.
 Efficacy and Safety of Plant Stanols and Sterols in the Management of Blood Cholesterol Levels, Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2003; 78:965-978.
 Comparison of Mechanism and Functional Effects of Magnesium and Statin Pharmaceuticals, Journal of the American College of Nutrition 
 The Magnesium Factor, by Mildred S. Seelig and Andrea Rosanoff
 Vitamin C Deficiency, Cholesterol Metabolism and Atherosclerosis, Emil Ginter, Ph.D., D.Sc, Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Vol. 6, Nos. 3 & 4, 1991.
 Effect of garlic on cardiovascular disorders: a review, Nutrition Journal, 2002.
 Antioxidants decrease the intensification of low density lipoprotein in vivo peroxidation during therapy with statins, Mol Cell Biochem. 2003 Jul; 249(1-2):129-40, Scientific Abstract
Oxidized or Native Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: Which Is More Important in Atherogenesis?, J Am Coll Cardiol, 2006; 48:980-982, doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.001 (Published online 14 August 2006). 

1. Fish oil plus red yeast rice match statins for cholesterol cuts, July 2008
2. Welsh AL, Ede M. Inositol hexanicotinate for improved nicotinic acid therapy. Int Record Med. 1961; 174:9-15.
3. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2009 Apr; 34(2):133-45, Scientific Abstract

Fish may contain mercury and other harmful pollutants which is a concern when eating fish. Res-Q 1250 undergoes an exceptional multi-step purification process to ensure removal of the harmful levels of these pollutants. The proprietary technology of our purification process ensures that the strictest testing specifications for heavy metals, environmental contaminants and oxidative impurities are met. You have to be careful. Warnings have been issued by health agencies that not all fish oils conform with the industry guidelines, and some oils may contain the same levels of mercury as fresh fish.

Res-Q 1250 meets and exceeds fish oil industry standards for purity. A pure omega-3 supplement needs to meet manufacturing specifications for environmental pollutants to ensure purity. Res-Q 1250 meets exceptional manufacturing standards for purity, meeting current legislation standards of both European and American industry standards as well as Global standards.

Furthermore, Res-Q 1250, a pure omega-3 supplement, meets exceptionally high quality standards for purification of fish oils as adopted by the council for responsible nutrition which are: PCB’s are less than .09 mg/kg, lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic are less than .1mg/kg (ppm). This is a good test reading for an omega-3 supplement. Res-Q 1250, a pure omega-3 supplement, exceeds the mercury testing standards of max .1 ppm, meaning less than one tenth of one part per million. One part per million is a unit of proportion equal to 10-6 or .000001. The mercury test means that it is very safe, pure omega-3 supplement that is free of the harmful levels of mercury found in fish, and that you hear about on the news. Res-Q’s mercury test is truly the best!

According to the American Heart Association, “Individual response to stress may be a contributing factor. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person’s life, their health behaviors and socioeconomic status. These factors may affect established risk factors. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would.”

 Don’t forget your Res-Q 1250. Res-Q 1250 helps counteract the effect of stress on the brain and is beneficial for brain function. Omega-3 fatty acids are stored in the brain. Omega-3 makes brain cells more fluid which improves communication in the brain and promotes good mental health.

Res-Q 1250 provides the proper balance of EPA and DHA, omega-3 fatty acids,  to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.  Res-Q 1250 improves circulation, heart function, triglycerides, and supports a healthy mood. Omega-3 intake is also linked with weight loss.

Omega-3 is a good fat. Too often, we consume excess amounts of the wrong types of fats. Supplementing with omega-3 in the form of EPA and DHA helps restore the proper dietary balance of fats.

Not just any omega-3 will work. Res-Q 1250 is a direct source of omega-3 in the form of EPA and DHA. This form of omega-3 is the type that the body needs. Some food sources of omega-3 are not a direct source of EPA and DHA and as a result, only a very small percentage of the total omega-3 is metabolized into the beneficial long-chain omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA.

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Res-Q 1250 Liquid Lemon

 The omega-3 fatty acid DHA is important for the normal process of healthy growth and development of children. DHA is very good for the health of the eyes and the brain of children. According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “The n-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) is important for neural and visual function development.”  

Res-Q 1250 Liquid provides more omega-3 fatty acids: EPA and  DHA, per teaspoon than the majority of omega-3 fish oil supplements sold today and since small children may not swallow capsules, Res-Q 1250 Liquid is convenient, you may mix the oil in with their food. 

Since Res-Q 1250 provides more omega-3 per teaspoons, Res-Q 1250 is a better value for your dollar and you save more! Res-Q 1250 is intended to supplement the diet to provide an optimal amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help provide a proper balance of healthy, good fats. Res-Q supplements helps provide optimal brain and eye health. 

Multivitamin supplements may not contain any omega-3 all. For example, Flintstones Complete, does not provide any omega-3 fats. Don’t forget this important nutrient! Give your child an additional omega-3 supplement with their vitamins. For more information about Res-Q 1250 Liquid, please call 1-800-26-ALIVE.

Res-Q 1250, an effective omega-3 supplement.

100% of our grams of omega-3 in Res-Q 1250 are easily able to be absorbed, but how much of that is absorbed will depend on your body and your health.  

The active omega-3 grams EPA/DHA in Res-Q 1250 are fully able to be absorbed, and have been shown by clinical studies to be effective. However, how much of that will actually be absorbed may depend on the health of your digestive system.  

Res-Q 1250 contains the proper balance of omega-3 fatty acids necessary for cardiovascular health benefits and is well absorbed and utilized by the body as evident by the extensive amount of research studies conducted on the omega-3 that we sell.

In order to keep the digestive tract clean and improve supplement absorption, it is important to consume fiber daily. Res-Q Land n Sea Fiber is a very effective fiber supplement that promotes a healthy digestive tract and ensures elimination of waste. Some people suffer from occasional bloat, gas, and reflux. Digestive enzymes can help digest food thereby improving nutrient absorption and benefiting those who suffer from malabsorption issues.  Res-Q Probiotic also helps promote healthy flora which improves vitamin and nutrient absorption. 

For more information on Res-Q Products or to place an order, please call 1-800-26-ALIVE.

Some fish oil capsules only contain 30% of the bioavailable, omega-3 fatty acids.  Not Res-Q 1250. 

Res-Q 1250 provides an unsurpassed high concentration of the active bioavailable omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA. This is at least twice or more than most of the low-potency fish oils sold today.   

With Res-Q 1250, you get more combined omega-3 fatty acids per capsule for less.  It usually takes more than 12 fish oil capsules to equal the potency of 6 Res-Q 1250 capsules. We recommend 6 Res-Q 1250 capsules per day to achieve the ideal levels of omega-3 fatty acids for omega-3 health benefits as demonstrated by clinical studies. 

Furthermore, Res-Q 1250 is also highly refined to remove many of the allergens, purines, organic materials, environmental pollutants, and other undesirable characteristics of fish oils. 

What remains of the fish oil is a very high percentage of the active, absorbable omega-3 fats necessary for efficacy.  Res-Q 1250 is a superior omega-3 supplement that conforms with the fish oil industry standards for exceptional purity.  

To purchase Res-Q 1250, call 1-800-26-ALIVE or order online at www.MyResQProducts.com.

Res-Q 1250, our high-potency omega-3 supplement, helps maintain a healthy mood.

Res-Q 1250 contains a potent amount of both EPA and DHA for optimal health. I feel that both DHA and EPA are important to mental health. Both have been shown in studies to be beneficial. Res-Q 1250 is effective because it is a direct source of the omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA, the very same active ingredients that are identified in clinical studies published in the medical journals. Res-Q 1250 contains more EPA and DHA per capsule for less.Res-Q 1250 provides a healthy balance of both EPA and DHA, the building blocks of the brain, the majority of which is comprised of fats.

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Res-Q 1250 Liquid Formula: original lemon flavor

Res-Q 1250 Liquid is good for small children

What dosage of Res-Q 1250 Liquid should I give to my child?
For general health, children ages 1-6, take ½ teaspoon of Res-Q 1250 Liquid Original Lemon Flavor in the morning and ½ teaspoon in the evening. Children ages 7-12, may take 1 teaspoon of Res-Q 1250 Liquid Original Lemon Flavor in the morning and 1 teaspoon in the evening.

Usage Instructions
Do not use Res-Q 1250 Liquid for frying. Res-Q 1250 Liquid may be mixed with food or juice.  After opening Res-Q 1250 Liquid please use within 90 days, and store in the refrigerator.

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