Discover How Nature's Omega 3 & Omega 9 Fatty Acid Can Save Your Life
As many of you may recall, we previously discussed "Good Fats vs. Bad Fats" in one of our May health tips. Because essential fatty acids (EFA's) are so important to understand and I know of no subject more confusing, I wanted to re-examine the important features and their influence on our well-being.
When I give public talks on health and medicine, the questions I get reveal both the interest and confusion regarding fats. Let's face it, we have to "eat to live" because food is fuel for our metabolic engines. The quality of fuel you burn (good fats for example) influences your body; just as the grade of fuel your car burns influences its performance.
Omega 3 essential oils are the key building blocks in every cell membrane in the body. To build and maintain strong, healthy bodies that will be resistant to "system breakdowns" we need to learn to supplement our diets by eating foods rich in essential fatty acids or make up for our lack of EFA's by taking high quality supplements.
Your Brain Is Your Body's Engine And EFA's It's Oil
Any auto mechanic or manufacturer will tell you that the most overlooked and important service for a car is to replace the engine's oil and filter. In fact, many new car warranties will be null and void if the oil is not changed within the manufacturer's scheduled timelines. The brain is no different. Well, except that a car is replaceable and the human body is not. The brain is in charge of communicating every action the body takes: breathing, pumping blood, eye blinking, swallowing and digesting food, metabolism, growth of any kind, puberty, speaking, thinking analytically or creatively, kicking a ball, moving out of the way of a moving object, the memory (long and short term), every emotion, reasoning, coordination and balance, standing upright, etc. It communicates through the nervous system, which includes millions and millions of neurons (nerve cells) and neurotransmitters. Each neuron receives information from thousands of other neurons as well as sends out information to thousands of other neurons. This transmission of information is made smooth and fluent by essential fatty acids (EFA's). Just like the car needs oil to keep its engine from breaking down and to maintain longevity, so does the body.
The myelin is the protective sheath that covers the neurons. It is made up of 30% protein and 70% fat (mainly oleic acid - omega 9). All cells throughout the body are made up of a balance of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Omega 3 and 6 are considered essential fatty acids because of how vital they are to the body (brain) and because they have to be consumed through diet or supplementation; the body does not produce them internally. Omega 9's are considered non-essential because they are produced from starches and sugars within the body. In our Standard American Diet we get plenty of omega 6 EFA's from the foods we eat, some may say we get too much of them, though they are very important to good health. The issue is that there has to be a balance between the omega 3 and the omega 6 EFA's, and our society as a whole is not getting enough of the omega 3's. For optimal health it is suggested that we consume one omega 3 to every four omega 6's, however, in the United States the average ratios are from 11:1 to 30:1 more omega 6's than omega 3's, an extreme imbalance.
This imbalance of EFA's or rather the deficiency of omega 3's can lead to the following conditions: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and body stress, heart disease, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression (including postpartum depression), learning disorders, Rett's syndrome, Autism, memory impairment, Parkinson's disease, etc. "Northern American and European populations showed cumulative rates of depression 10 times greater than a Taiwanese population that consumed a lot of fish (a rich source of omega 3). The Japanese, whose diet is rich in fish, have a significantly lower prevalence of depression compared to North America and Europe." (University of Maryland Medical Center) In addition, Mediterranean diets that consist of less red meat and more fish, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with moderate wine consumption have a lower incidence of heart disease.
The good news is we know that through supplementation of omega 3 EFA's (alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, Eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA, and Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA) and avoiding trans fatty acids, found in partially hydrogenated oils, margarine and shortening, many of these chronic diseases can be improved or prevented. More good news is that the word is getting out. For instance, infant formulas and prenatal pills are being enhanced with DHA. Helping those children who are breastfed or supplementing with DHA enriched formula to a higher level of intelligence. Also, the addition to prenatal pills is helping to minimize postpartum depression.
Essential fatty acids are just that, essential for life and the quality of life. We must make the appropriate adjustments to change the severity of chronic diseases in this country and learn from others. Completely cutting out fats is not the answer, cutting out the "bad fats" and obtaining the appropriate balance of the "good fats" is the answer, but first we have to know, as a society, what that means. Hopefully, this health tip helps with that plight. At Växa we believe strongly that balance is the key to optimal health and the definition of health is the absence of disease. In addition to your dietary efforts, try Växa's Omegacin, it is a complete balanced blend of 29 bioavailable (easily absorbed by the body) Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids and essential lipids, plus phytosterols and antioxidants. Including the key omega 3 EFA's: DHA and EPA. Supplementing with Vaxa's Omegacin is a "No Brainer!"
Sources Of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
Cold Water Fish And Fish Oils (Wild Salmon, Albacore Tuna, Sardines, and Herring)Flax Seeds and Flax Seed Oils
Sources of Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids
EggsPoultryWhole Grains & CerealsPumpkin SeedsCorn & Various Vegetable Oils Sources of Omega 9 Fatty Acids
AvocadosAlmonds
When I give public talks on health and medicine, the questions I get reveal both the interest and confusion regarding fats. Let's face it, we have to "eat to live" because food is fuel for our metabolic engines. The quality of fuel you burn (good fats for example) influences your body; just as the grade of fuel your car burns influences its performance.
Omega 3 essential oils are the key building blocks in every cell membrane in the body. To build and maintain strong, healthy bodies that will be resistant to "system breakdowns" we need to learn to supplement our diets by eating foods rich in essential fatty acids or make up for our lack of EFA's by taking high quality supplements.
Your Brain Is Your Body's Engine And EFA's It's Oil
Any auto mechanic or manufacturer will tell you that the most overlooked and important service for a car is to replace the engine's oil and filter. In fact, many new car warranties will be null and void if the oil is not changed within the manufacturer's scheduled timelines. The brain is no different. Well, except that a car is replaceable and the human body is not. The brain is in charge of communicating every action the body takes: breathing, pumping blood, eye blinking, swallowing and digesting food, metabolism, growth of any kind, puberty, speaking, thinking analytically or creatively, kicking a ball, moving out of the way of a moving object, the memory (long and short term), every emotion, reasoning, coordination and balance, standing upright, etc. It communicates through the nervous system, which includes millions and millions of neurons (nerve cells) and neurotransmitters. Each neuron receives information from thousands of other neurons as well as sends out information to thousands of other neurons. This transmission of information is made smooth and fluent by essential fatty acids (EFA's). Just like the car needs oil to keep its engine from breaking down and to maintain longevity, so does the body.
The myelin is the protective sheath that covers the neurons. It is made up of 30% protein and 70% fat (mainly oleic acid - omega 9). All cells throughout the body are made up of a balance of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Omega 3 and 6 are considered essential fatty acids because of how vital they are to the body (brain) and because they have to be consumed through diet or supplementation; the body does not produce them internally. Omega 9's are considered non-essential because they are produced from starches and sugars within the body. In our Standard American Diet we get plenty of omega 6 EFA's from the foods we eat, some may say we get too much of them, though they are very important to good health. The issue is that there has to be a balance between the omega 3 and the omega 6 EFA's, and our society as a whole is not getting enough of the omega 3's. For optimal health it is suggested that we consume one omega 3 to every four omega 6's, however, in the United States the average ratios are from 11:1 to 30:1 more omega 6's than omega 3's, an extreme imbalance.
This imbalance of EFA's or rather the deficiency of omega 3's can lead to the following conditions: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and body stress, heart disease, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression (including postpartum depression), learning disorders, Rett's syndrome, Autism, memory impairment, Parkinson's disease, etc. "Northern American and European populations showed cumulative rates of depression 10 times greater than a Taiwanese population that consumed a lot of fish (a rich source of omega 3). The Japanese, whose diet is rich in fish, have a significantly lower prevalence of depression compared to North America and Europe." (University of Maryland Medical Center) In addition, Mediterranean diets that consist of less red meat and more fish, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with moderate wine consumption have a lower incidence of heart disease.
The good news is we know that through supplementation of omega 3 EFA's (alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, Eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA, and Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA) and avoiding trans fatty acids, found in partially hydrogenated oils, margarine and shortening, many of these chronic diseases can be improved or prevented. More good news is that the word is getting out. For instance, infant formulas and prenatal pills are being enhanced with DHA. Helping those children who are breastfed or supplementing with DHA enriched formula to a higher level of intelligence. Also, the addition to prenatal pills is helping to minimize postpartum depression.
Essential fatty acids are just that, essential for life and the quality of life. We must make the appropriate adjustments to change the severity of chronic diseases in this country and learn from others. Completely cutting out fats is not the answer, cutting out the "bad fats" and obtaining the appropriate balance of the "good fats" is the answer, but first we have to know, as a society, what that means. Hopefully, this health tip helps with that plight. At Växa we believe strongly that balance is the key to optimal health and the definition of health is the absence of disease. In addition to your dietary efforts, try Växa's Omegacin, it is a complete balanced blend of 29 bioavailable (easily absorbed by the body) Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids and essential lipids, plus phytosterols and antioxidants. Including the key omega 3 EFA's: DHA and EPA. Supplementing with Vaxa's Omegacin is a "No Brainer!"
Sources Of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
Cold Water Fish And Fish Oils (Wild Salmon, Albacore Tuna, Sardines, and Herring)Flax Seeds and Flax Seed Oils
Sources of Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids
EggsPoultryWhole Grains & CerealsPumpkin SeedsCorn & Various Vegetable Oils Sources of Omega 9 Fatty Acids
AvocadosAlmonds
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