Omega-3: Nature’s Miracle Fat

Omega-3: The Good Guy


The different fats we face each day is confusing at best. Good fats, Bad fats, Saturated fats, Polyunsaturated fats, Trans fatty acids and so on. So let's go over the different fats to refresh our memory.

Saturated fats - Saturated fats are found in animal products like meat, cheese, butter, and cream. They're also found in tropical oils like palm and coconut. Eating too much saturated fat can increase your risk for coronary artery disease, diabetes, and obesity. Eating animal fat can also raise cholesterol levels.

Polyunsaturated fats - There are two major groups of polyunsaturated fats: omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 (linoleic) fatty acids are present in the seeds and oils of soybean, safflower, and corn. Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) fatty acids are found in cold-water fish, spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, flaxseed, and evening primrose. Omega-6 oils can support heart health, but they can also provide negative health effects when consumed in excess. Omega-3 fatty acids support brain, heart, and joint health.

Trans fatty acids - Liquid vegetable oils are whipped with hydrogen to make a semisolid product, like vegetable shortening or margarine. Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats are called trans fatty acids and these fats can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol. Since they can also lower your HDL (good) cholesterol, eating trans fatty acids can increase your risk of heart disease. Packaged foods likely to contain trans fats have the words "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil on their labels. These hydrogenated oils are commonly used in pastries, cookies, and margarine.

MSG - the ingrediant that is slowly poisoning America. Very few actually know what the make-up is of MSG. The FDA has set no limits on how much of it can be added to food. They claim it's safe to eat in any amount. If MSG is safe as the FDA would have us believe, than why does the food industry hide and disguise this additive so that it can't be recognized? In fact, many foods are labeled as having "No MSG" but in fact have one of the disguised names for MSG. Such as:

Monosodium Glutamate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein (Including TVP)
Autolyzed Yeast
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Corn Oil

The truth of the matter is that MSG can be blamed for the obesity ourbreak in America. It is an addictive substance that food manufacturers put in their food so we buy more and eat more of their product.

Omega-3 or the miracle fat might not only prevent heart attacks and help you avoid a stroke - it could also protect you from depression and other brain disorders. This miracle fat might not only prevent heart attacks and help you avoid a stroke — it could also protect you from depression and other brain disorders.

In 1998, researchers surveyed a variety of populations (countries included France, New Zealand and Japan) and found a strong correlation between heart attack incidence and major depression. Subsequent studies demonstrated that populations consuming fish as a main staple had the lowest incidence of both disorders. For example, the people of Japan - despite terrible overcrowding and high levels of stress - have one of the lowest depression rates in the world. This indicates the convergence of two diseases that are seemingly different yet share a common nutritional origin. Mountains of evidence clearly show that special fats known as Omega-3 Fatty Acids (or N-3 fats) greatly enhance the health of the brain, as well as virtually every cell in the body. Omega-3 fats are a group of polyunsaturated fats commonly found in plants, fish, algae and flaxseed.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids supplements can be obtained from food or are readily available over the counter at drug and/or health food stores. This supplement is also available at WalMart and can be obtained through the Internet. You might get confused when you see that Omega-6 is also available, but bigger is not always better. So to recap - GOOD OIL is Extra-virgin olive oil, Omega-3 (fish oil, DHA and flaxseed oil). BAD OIL is Omega-6 (corn, safflower, sunflower, peanut, canola and soybean oil).

(Always take your supplements with food, because eating stimulates blood flow in your digestive system. Increased blood flow improves the absorption of the nutrients from your supplements.)

Once again, as an ASH member, I'm happy to share information with others. This is such important information and the good news is that the supplement, Omega-3 is so reasonably priced, there's hardly an excuse not to take this supplement. ASH is an ever-growing pool of knowledge because our member are constantly seeking health truths and sharing their findings with others. Learn more, please visit: http://www.ashnow.com/999751


Jackie Whalen
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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only, and not intended to replace the orthodox physician-patient relationship. If you are sick, you are advised to consult a physician, and together, along with your newly gained knowledge, work toward the resolution of your illness.

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