Description
ESSENTIAL
FATTY ACIDS (OMEGA 3 AND OMEGA 6 COMPOUNDS)
The
word "essential" in describing these means
that the body cannot produce them so they must be consumed
in our diet. Essential fatty acids are either Omega-3
oils or Omega-6 oils. Sources of Omega-3 are cod liver
oil, fish oils, flax oil, flaxseed or leafy green vegetables.
Some nuts also contain Omega-3's (walnuts). Omega-6
sources are corn oil, wheat germ oil, soy oil, borage
oil, evening primrose oil, blackcurrent oil plus many
of the other grocery store bought cooking oils. Almost
all processed foods are very high in Omega-6's. Essential
fatty acids play critical roles in body structure and
function, in fact life cannot be sustained without them.
Some are transformed to regulating compounds called
prostaglandins in the body and these prostaglandins
along with essential fatty acids are responsible for
supporting the critical body functions listed below:
-
Nerve transmission
-
Pressure
regulation in the eye, joints and blood vessels
-
Division
of cells (growth and healing processes)
-
Response
to pain, swelling and inflammation
-
Muscle
reflexes
-
Transporting
of oxygen from cells to tissues
-
Maintaining
health of cell membranes
-
Supporting
immune response
-
Providing
energy to the heart muscle
Essential
fatty acids are often called by their chemical names.
Omega-3 compounds are:
-
linoleic acid
-
gamma-linoleic
acid
-
gamma-linolenic
acid
-
arachidonic
acid
THE
BALANCE OF OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
The
latest scientific research has supported the view that
essential fatty acids need to be in equillibrium in
our diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 consumption should be
balanced. It is generally recommended that Omega-6 consumption
should be about 4 times as much as Omega-3. In addition,
it is recommended by the medical community that saturated
fat consumption should be limited. Saturated fats are
found in butter, margarine and lard. All Omega-3 and
Omega-6 essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated.
Unfortunately,
our normal diets do not achieve those recommended balances.
Most North American and Western diets are very low in
Omega-3 and extremely high in Omega-6. Too many saturated
fats are consumed and the ratio of ingested EFA's averages
more like 20:1 Omega-6's to Omega-3's instead of the
recommended 4:1. This is due to the fact that poor quality
cooking oils and most processed foods contain Omega-6
oils. In addition, the overall consumption of Omega-3
rich foods is often very low. Omega-3 containing foods
are fish, fish oils, flax, flax-fed chicken eggs, wheat
germ, soybeans, green leafy vegetables and certain nuts
(walnuts and butternuts). Getting compliance with fish
oil Omega-3 type products is extremely difficult especially
in children. In some individuals, Omega-3 consumption
is totally lacking.
PRO OMEGA DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CAPSULE
Kirkman Laboratories is now an official
distributor for ProOmega®, an Omega-3 dietary supplement manufactured by Nordic Naturals™. ProOmega® is a
revolutionary product in that it uses only the highest quality fish oil available in the world and it
contains more EPA and DHA content per capsule than most other available products of its type. The fish oil
used is produced using flash distillation and molecular distillation ensuring the highest quality Omega 3
oils while eliminating PCBs and heavy metal contaminants. The oil is then deodorized which also improves
the taste dramatically. Special lipid stabilizers are present for extended stability and freshness.
ProOmega® is an advanced essential fatty acid
formula that delivers 750 mg. of Omega-3’s including 350 mg. EPA, 250 mg. of DHA along with 125 mg. of other
omega 3’s. Providing 350 mg. of EPA makes it an ideal Omega 3 supplement to support the body’s manufacture
of the vital series 3 postaglandins.
Providing 250 mg. of DHA makes ProOmega® also
an ideal Omega 3 supplement for eye development and brain and nervous system support. DHA has been shown
clinically to be necessary for proper eye development and for brain development. Infant formulas are now
supplemented with DHA for that reason.
ProOmega® is a rather large soft gelatin
capsule containing a natural lemon essence which helps cover up the smell and helps avoid “fishy burps”.
It is casein and gluten free and contains no artificial colors or flavors.
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