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Keep Fit With Essential Fatty Acids
Why should I increase my Omega
fatty acid intake?
Our intake of essential fatty
acids has changed radically
in the last century. Our ratio
of Omega-6 to Omega-3 should
be close to 1:1, but it is
now over 10:1 and up to 20:1.
This is due to the addition
of corn, sunflower, safflower,
sesame and other Omega-6 oils
to our food supply. Such excesses
are thought by many scientists
to be a factor in a number
of chronic medical conditions
including arthritis, cardiovascular
disease, asthma, acne, obesity
and depression. It is clear
that we need to increase our
intake of Omega-3 fatty acids
and decrease our intake of
Omega-6 (linoleic acid) oils.
By doing so we will be, look
and feel healthier.
What are good fats and bad
fats?
Fat is a concentrated source
of energy. This source of
energy is very useful during
aerobic exercise. The longer
the exercise, the higher the
fat contribution for providing
energy. Fat is particularly
used in large quantities in
the brain and nervous system.
There are two types of fat:
saturated and unsaturated.
Unsaturated fats are commonly
referred to as "good" fats,
and should make up the greatest
percentage of your fat intake.
UNSATURATED
• Unsaturated fats, "good
fats" are liquid at room temperature,
and remain in liquid form
even when refrigerated or
frozen.
• Good fats are part
of the essential fats: omega
3 and omega 6, both of which
are unsaturated fats.
What are EPA and DHA?
These are two specific essential
fatty acids found in fish
oil. Both Eicosapentaenoic
Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic
Acid (DHA) have been well
documented in regulating cellular
functions and promoting good
health. Diets deficient in
EPA and DHA have been associated
with a number of health problems,
most notably cardiovascular
disease.
What is GLA and how is it
different from other Omega-6
sources?
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)
is an Omega-6 fatty acid found
in high amounts in borage
oil, and to a lesser degree
in black currant and evening
primrose oils. In contrast
to the sunflower, safflower
and other Omega-6 oils, the
presence of GLA in borage
oil results in very different
physiological effects. Linoleic
acid in its current dietary
excess promotes inflammation
due to the production of arachidonic
acid (AA). GLA on the other
hand, actually interferes
with the production of AA
and decreases inflammation.
GLA has been used with success
in treating various medical
conditions, most notably rheumatoid
arthritis and eczema. Emerging
science also indicates that
GLA has synergistic activities
with the Omega-3 marine-derived
DHA and EPA, particularly
in cardiovascular health and
fat metabolism.
We all want to be healthy,
happy and fit with enough
energy for work and for play.
A well-balanced diet, exercise,
and enough rest go a long
way in helping us get the
most out of life. And essential
fatty acids (EFAs) have been
proven to help us achieve
healthier and happier lives.
These good fats' truly are
essential and the majority
of us are not consuming enough
of the well-researched Omega
fats. Now getting the right
amount of Omegas to suit your
specific health needs is easier
than ever.
Where do essential fats come
from?
Sources of Omega 3 and Omega
6 essential fats:
• Cold Water fish such
as Salmon (coho, king and
pink), sardines, cod, albacore
tuna, trout, halibut , herring.
(these fish are also a great
source of Omega 6, but are
predominantly richer in Omega
3)
• Flaxseeds and green
leafy vegetables are great
sources of Omega 3.
• Sesame and sunflower
seeds and other seeds and
nuts are great sources of
Omega 6.
• Borage oil and evening
primrose oil are rich sources
of GLA which is part of the
Omega 6 essential fats.
Where do saturated fats come
from?
Saturated fats contain large
amounts of saturated fatty
acids. Saturated fatty acids
are named so, because they
are "saturated" with hydrogen,
meaning they have only single
bonds between carbon atoms,
leaving no room in their chemical
structure for additional hydrogen
atoms. Saturated fats are
typically solid at room temperature.
Varieties of Saturated fat
include: Butter, coconut and
palm oils and lard.
Benefits
• aid in balancing the
autoimmune system
• treats skin conditions
such as eczema and psoriasis
• cardiovascular health
About The Author
Chester Ku-Lea is a health
nutrition consultant and is
the owner of www.AstroNutrition.com
- a provider of premium health
nutrition and sports supplements.
chester@astronutrition.com
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