These days there’s more diagnoses than ever for the so-called diseases of affluence – disorders of chronic nature, based in the modern lifestyle. Poorly balanced diet (no omega 3 acids, antioxidants, fibre), no movement, stress, environmental pollution – they generate significant amounts of free radicals. And those things damage all structures of the body, leading to development of numerous diseases. What kind? And how to protect oneself from diseases of affluence?

Diseases of affluence – where do they come from?

Everyday, our body is at risk of harmful activity of free radicals. These reactive forms of oxygen damage cell membranes, proteins, nucleic acids. It mostly leads to development of inflammations, which promote development of: hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attack. It is becoming more and more common to also diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, such as the Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.

Allergies and asthma, irritable bowel syndrome and autoimmune diseases are also considered to be diseases of affluence these days. Cancers also deserve a mention – damages to DNA combined with limitations to the repairing mechanisms of the body contribute to development of cancer.

The secret of a successful preventive treatment in terms of diseases of affluence is maintaining the balance between the exposure to free radicals and neutralizing their negative impact on health. How to do it?

Effective ways to have perfect health

We can’t always avoid stress, environmental pollution, synthetic additives in the food. What we can do, however, is support our body in battling free radicals. We should start with our diet.

The diet should have enough of the following nutrients:

– antioxidants, such as vitamin C, flavonoids
– fibre
– vitamins D3
– omega 3 acids

Let’s stop for a moment by the last one – omega 3 fatty acids battle free radicals, prevent inflammations, support heart and brain, enhance immunity. We can benefit from this versatile influence of the omega 3 acids on health by taking about 2 g of these valuable compounds a day. At the same time we should limit the supply of omega 6 fatty acids, as well as trans fats, in the diet.

The recommended way to replenish the omega 3 supply is supplementation. Preparations that contain high quality fish oil, not contaminated with heavy metals, should provide both omega 3 DHA and EPA acids. Such capsules of omega 3 or fish oil should be used regularly, for preventive purposes. So don’t wait until you get symptoms of omega 3 deficiency – start supplementation of these valuable compounds today and enjoy perfect health for years to come.