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Sometimes big problems just need simple solutions. Isn't that great? According to the latest research, there is a very simple solution that can help in the prevention of juvenile diabetes for children all over the world ? and this simple solution is known as salmon!

Children who take in cod liver oil (don't worry, we will get to salmon later) while they are still young, have lesser chances of developing juvenile diabetes, 25% more than those who do not get such supplements. This study of the Norwegian Institute of Health has also been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Scientist have this belief that we get such results because the inflammation reducing capabilities of omega 3 fatty acids in some fishes with high amounts of EPA and DHA. Phew! That was quite a mouthful, but they can really work wonders. And salmon happens to be the highest source of EPA and DHA. (Now I told you I'd get to the salmon!)

There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. With both types, the person is not able to produce sufficient amounts of insulin and this causes blood sugar problems. Adults usually get the type 2 diabetes while children get the type 1. But recently, there has been an alarming rise of children also getting the type 2 diabetes because of a poor lifestyle health habit.

Type 1 diabetes usually starts during childhood and adolescence. The normal production of insulin is interrupted and a patient will then require daily injections of insulin. Long term dependence on insulin injections can have side effects. Fifteen years from the onset, more than 80% experience major eye damage. Others can have kidney failure and may need dialysis to survive. Before they even reach mid-fifties, around 35% of juvenile diabetics may die of heart attack.

It can really be remarkable how omega 3 fish can save lives of diabetics. Years ago, research has already begun proving that EPA and DHA can give lots of health benefits including the management of type 2 diabetes. The latest research however reveals that it can also be used for type 1 diabetes. It can make you so happy that you may want to kiss a fish.(Or on second thought!)

Salmon that is found in the unpolluted Arctic Ocean waters seems to be the greatest source for fish oil. EPA and DHA are derived from cold water fish, such as cod and salmon. The anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3 in fish oil is aid to be the one that helps prevent type 1 diabetes, since it is commonly caused by an autoimmune disease.

Pregnant and lactating mothers are advised to take pure fish oil, to assure that their children get life-long health benefits. EPA and DHA can improve the baby's nervous system, hearing and vision. The development of baby's brain is also enhanced with omega 3 fish oil.

If you want to have a smart, strong and healthy child, I recommend that you make sure your family has plenty of cold water fish in their diet and add high amounts of omega 3 salmon oil to it.