There is a little beauty secret that is worth its weight in gold. If women understood that eating a simple inexpensive small can of sardines or salmon (essential to the anti-inflammatory diet) would give them unrivaled radiant skin, with softness and suppleness like nothing else in this world, these foods would fly off the supermarket shelves. You would see a stampede toward the fish aisle. While the extraordinary multi-organ benefits of sardines and wild salmon almost sounds like a fantasy, it is very real. Try the canned salmon and sardines that also contain both skin and bones to experience just a few of the skin, brain, mood, and health and energy benefits of these amazing omega 3, protein, and calcium rich fish.
• Decreased inflammation in all organ systems including skin
• Decreased body fat
• provides ample quantities of high quality fat and protein
• beautifies skin
• elevated mood
• improved brain function
• increased energy
• improve athletic ability
• decrease puffiness
• decrease fine lines and wrinkles
• decrease sagging
• increased radiance and glow
• dramatically improve acne and decrease acne scarring
• improved attention span
• stabilized blood sugar levels
• lowered insulin levels
• healthy serotonin levels
• decreased appetite
• Increased radiance to skin
• healthier immune system
• Increased energy levels
• decreased symptoms and severity of rheumatoid arthritis
• reduced symptoms and severity of chronic skin conditions such as eczema
• decreased stroke and cardiovascular risk
• decreased pain and inflammation in joints
I read Dr. Perricone’s article on Omega & Essential Fatty Acids and I understand that he is saying we are eating too much Omega 6. I have read some literature that is recommending you take a supplement with both Omega 6 and Omega 3 in it. For the a man with high triglycerides that only take a multiple vitamin should he take a combination supplement or only Omega 3? Could you answer the same question for woman in their early 20s.
In regards to eating the salmon and sardines…I really dislike fish of all kinds! I have been taking a wild Alaskan salmon fish oil supplement. Does this have the same benefits as eating what you recommend??I have noticed my skin looks amazing and I feel great!!
Thanks!
Dear Eleanore,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The typical American diet is excessively high in Omega-6 fatty acids, which the body derives from grains and an excess of carbohydrates. Those are the pro-inflammatory forms of Omega-6 fatty acids. Dr. Perricone advises taking Omega-6 fatty acids in the form of primrose or borage oils. Biochemically speaking, those healthy forms of Omega-6 fatty acids are an integral piece of conquering inflammation inside the body, as they convert to anti-inflammatory substances in the body.
So to answer your question, both the man with high triglycerides and the woman in her early 20s should both take a combination of four omega-3 capsules with one capsule of borage oil per day. This will not only help provide the proper ratio of fatty acids in the diet, but will create overall systemic balance.
My Best,
Esther
Esther Blum,MS,RD,CDN,CNS
Registered Dietitian
NV Perricone, MD Flagship
791 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10065
212.734.2537
Dear Beth,
Thanks for your question. Taking a fish oil supplement is not the same as eating the actual salmon, since it does not include certain nutrients that salmon does such as Astaxanthin, DMAE, and protein.
If you do not eat fish, you can substitute other high-quality proteins for fish and shellfish: grass-fed meats (which also contain omega-3s), buffalo, ostrich, chicken, turkey, eggs, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. Beans and legumes contribute some dietary protein, as does tofu, tempeh and natto.
Supplement-wise, you can take supplements that are naturally found in wild Alaskan salmon:
Astaxanthin is the red algae that wild salmon eat; it is actually what gives the salmon their pink color! Taking Astaxanthin in supplement form has been proven in multiple studies to prevent hyperpigmentation and residual sun spots on the surface of the skin. Directions for use: Take 2 capsules daily.
DMAE is Dr. Perricone’s brains and beauty supplement! DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), which is naturally found in wild salmon, is a neurotransmitter that boosts cognitive function and promotes the contraction of the muscles underneath the skin. This enables us to develop a more contoured look, both on the face and the body. Directions for use; Take 2 capsules daily.
OMEGA 3 from from Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Oil – which you are already taking. Great! It helps to reduce inflammation in all organ systems, helps stabilize blood sugar levels, helps to decrease appetite and cardiovascular risk, helps accelerate the loss of body fat, and helps increase radiance to the skin, health of the immune system and energy levels.
PEP is an incredibly energizing supplement that Dr. Perricone offers that will keep you feeling lively all day. PEP is a blend of polysaccharides, or slow-release carbohydrates that fuel the cell’s furnace and stabilize your blood sugar, also fighting glycation- the birth of a wrinkle. PEP gives you a wonderful energy boost by providing fuel for the cells’ mitochondria. PEP also contains omega 3, 6, and 9s, as well as alpha-glucans, to plump up the cells and hydrate the skin from within. Directions for use: Take 1 tablespoon of powder mixed into 8 ounces of water (or mixed in with your yogurt or oatmeal), first thing in the morning.
I hope this information is helpful.
Thank you so much Dr. Perricone, for illustrating how essential it is to include fish in one’s diet. Prior to reading your article and your skin clear acne book…I was blown away at just how important eating fish is and what it can do for my body and my skin.
I now make it a point to eat fish as many times as possible and I’m learning all these new great recipes! (my mom has never been happier when she comes home and I’m attempting some new fish dinner recipe, Dr. Perricone you have definitely scored me major mom points!) I never liked the “fishy” taste but there are a lot of great ways to prepare fish and I have really grown to love it. I would suggest to Beth that she gives fish another go and perhaps try to prepare it differently. As long as there’s no “fishy” taste I’m good to go!
Many Thanks!
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