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Heard About The Nutritional Wonders Of Omega 3 And 6 Oil?

By Tommie Locke


Wondering what on earth are all of these? Don't worry, this article will discuss all about Omega 3, 6 and 9 and help you understand them better.

Omega 3, 6, 9 are Essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by our body and we need to rely on our diet and omega supplements to get them.

The advice to consume foods and supplements that contain Omega 3's, and shun those that contain Omega 6's has been based on misinformation.

Omega 6 fatty acids are also known as n-6 and w-6. These refer to a group of polyunsaturated fats that have more than one double bond. Omega 6 fats consist of Linolenic acids, Gamma-Linolenic acid, Dihomogamma Linolenic and Arachidonic acid. Omega 9 is a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are classified by their chemical structure. Omega 9 includes two fatty acids called Stearic acid and Oleic acid.

However, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids cannot be synthesized by our bodies and we need to depend on our diets to obtain them.

Omega 6 can be obtained from various oils such as safflower oil, sunflower oil, hemp oil, walnut oil, corn oil, wheatgerm oil and pumpkin oil. It is important to maintain a healthy ratio between Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Omega 9 is not considered an essential fatty acid and does not require supplementation. However, a rich source of Omega 9 fatty acid is Olive oil which plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Research shows that Omega 3 is one of the most important nutrients our body requires. They are the main component of our nerve cells and control the functioning of our brain and heart. It is imperative that you include more omega 3 sources in your diet than omega 6 fatty acids.

For optimum health, it is important that the ratio of omega 3:omega 6 be 3:1, however our dependence on processed foods and tinned oils have resulted in 20 times more consumption of omega 6 fats than omega 3 fatty acids.

The essential fats have a unique structure, which allows them to perform specific functions within the cell membrane, whereas saturated and damaged fats cannot perform the same tasks.

Omega 6 fatty acids strengthen hair, nails and improve skin conditions. They are useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis and joint inflammation. Omega 6 provides relief from bloating cramps and menstrual pain.

Doctors advise consumption of Omega 6 for healing skin problems such as eczema & psoriasis. They also clear acne and clogged pores. Omega 6 fatty acids inhibit nerve deterioration in diabetics. They help in maintaining hormonal balance and a healthy emotional state.

The tiny components that reside inside our cells also need these essential fats to work properly, especially the mitochondria, which is the energy-generator of the cell.

Omega 9 fatty acids reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and maintain a healthy heart. Proper intake of omega 9 reduces the risk of breast cancer. They reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the body. Omega 9 fatty acids support and strengthen the immune system.

One of the foremost researchers in this field, Dr Udo Erasmus has found that the best ratio for overall health - both physically and mentally, is 2:1, in favour of Omega 3. This is because the Omega 3's are involved in very biological active organs, like the brain, the retina, the heart and reproductive organs, so they need to be available in greater quantities.

On top of that, 95% of people are seriously deficient in the Omega 3's, whereas they do still get Omega 6's, (even though most of them are damaged) so the ratio has to favour Omega 3. This ratio has been shown to be effective in most health conditions, where essential fats are deficient, or being taken in the wrong ratio.




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