Alzheimer's preventable? A friend of mine, Dr. Scott Doughman, made this statement to me several months ago. I was floored! It turns out that in small studies,up to 70% of Alzheimer cases may be preventable with Omega 3 supplements.

Supported By Research

It is now thought that the developments of plaques in the brain which lead to Alzheimer's disease are preventable with proper amounts of circulating Omega 3. .

There is enough compelling evidence to support this that NIH is conducting a large clinical trial to access the validity of research done with smaller test populations. Unfortunately the results of this trial won't be available until 2010.

Most of us are very familiar with the effects of Alzheimer's. We either have a parent or know someone who is a caregiver for a parent with Alzheimer's. Such a devastating disease may be cured with a simple vitamin.

The reason that we have low levels of Omega 3s is most likely related to our diet. We tend to eat fatty foods that are high in Omega 6. The body needs to maintain a ratio between the two to prevent plaques from forming. Omega 6 is pro-inflammatory, while Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory. Having significantly higher levels of Omega 6 than Omega 3 sets up a more pro-inflammatory environment which may lead to many health conditions.

The active component of Omega 3 is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The more DHA a product contains the more preventative benefits the product delivers.

Dr. Scott Doughman is a PhD biochemist. Based on his findings Dr. Doughman came to believe that there were no products currently on the market that delivered optimal amounts of Omega 3/DHA to help prevent a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's Disease.

Fish Oil does NOT Deliver Enough DHA

The source of Omega 3 also helps determine the amount of DHA present in the body. Most Omega 3 vitamins use fish oil as a source for their Omega 3s. Fish get most of their Omega 3s from ingesting algae omega 3s.

This product is made from a specific strain of microalgae that naturally produces optimized EPA and DHA levels per unit, in a way clearly better than any other source, including Fish Oil and Flaxseed Oil. According to their literature the Microalgae Oil used in Pure One delivers 250% more DHA per capsule for your health versus those using fish oil as a source. This is because fish are a secondary source of Omega 3. Microalgae is the primary source. Unlike fish, humans were unable to access ths source Omega 3 until recently. Now your health may depend on this primary oil.

Clinical results show benefits come when taking omega-3 on a daily basis to maintain proper levels of Omega 3. Fish Oil products may not be pure and have risks associated with mercury contamination and other pollutants, not to mention the awful taste and smell and burping.

Dr. Scott Doughman has developed an Omega 3 supplement that provides 250% more DHA (the active ingredient) than fish oil. By optimizing the dosage, Dr. Doughman's product provides the right dosage for what your body needs to prevent plaque build-up in the brain (the largest cause of Alzheimers).