We are in the grip of an omega 3 fish oil wave, every day
more studies are published to show just how important this
nutrient is to us. Last week it was children with concentration
problems this week it is children with autism. Here are
some very good reasons why you should consider supplementing
your diet with a high quality EPA fish oil supplement.
1. Most of the modern western diets contain way too much
omega 6 in the form of breads and pasta, by supplementing
your diet with an omega 3 fish oil supplement it will
help to correct this imbalance of omega 6 to omega 3.
2. High grade omega 3 EPA fish oil has been shown to
be very beneficial in the fight against depression. If
your brain becomes clogged up with Tran? fatty acids (bad
fats) it is possible that the whole messaging system within
your brain could become sluggish, should this happen then
onset of depression may occur
3. In one recent study performed, people who supplemented
there diet with EPA fish oil lost more weight than a placebo
controlled group. This is thought to be due the cells
releasing the bad fats, and the body then burning them
as fuel.
4. High grade EPA fish oil helps with concentration and
the ability to think clearly by aiding the passage of
signals within the tiny gaps of the brain called synapses.
5. Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid and cannot be produced
by the body. It is called an essential fatty acid because
it is Essential for correct body balance and function
of most vital organs and hormones.
6 Omega 3 high grade EPA fish oil has blood thinning
properties similar to aspirin, this is very beneficial
for people who are at risk from a heart attack. And other
similar cardiac problems. Those with arrhythmia problems
and those taking blood thinning medication should consult
their GP.
7. The quality of your skin, hair and nails depends on
your diet being rich in all the correct essential fatty
acids, especially omega 3. The body needs these essential
nutrients for optimal grow and rejuvenation.
8. The omega 3 we used to obtain from milk and meat has
now been reduced drastically because the cows are mainly
grain fed instead of grass fed, this has reduced the omega
content in meat and milk to a very low level.
9. During pregnancy the unborn baby takes all the nutrients
from the mother, this includes the omega 3 nutrient DHA.
If after the birth of the child these correct nutrients
are not replaced then the onset of post natal depression
could occur.
10.Western diets can be lazy and full of the wrong kind
of fats i.e. trans fats. Therefore we are not giving our
bodies the correct balance of omega 3 essential fatty
acids. The body will then start to show signs of this
imbalance:
Dry eyes
Dry skin
Chicken skin on the back of upper arms
Brittle nails
Frequent infections
Poor wound healing
Low moods
Mood swings
