Omega Fatty Acids and Your Health
I grew up in Iceland where we would drink the pure fat from fish liver. It’s called lysi and it was awful. Today you can get it in pill form.
All I knew is that it was somehow beneficial to me and my health. As an adult, I developed an insatiable curiosity about natural health remedies. So, in addition to my other research, I decided to research the benefits of the fish fat.
Omega Fatty Acids are essential but our bodies cannot produce them. For that reason, we have to supply our bodies with this through other means such as food.
The best place to get this is in fish such as salmon, tuna or sardines. But, because of the mercury content and other toxins, this needs to be in limited quantities. Two servings per week at most.
Sunflower seeds, soybeans, olive oil and avacados also contain omega fatty acids. There are a number of foods that have the fatty acids added to them in manufacturing such as some cereals, orange juice and baby food.
Food intake of omega fatty acids is best. However, you probably want to talk to your nutritionist as it can be touch to determine just how much is enough. 3 grams weekly is normally recommended.
If your diet isn’t providing you with a sufficient amount of fatty acids, supplements can be taken. You will want to research the brand of course as they are not regulated.
How is this actually beneficial? For one, babies require it for proper development.
Studies have shown that omega fatty acids can reduce the progression of cardiovascular problems.
Rheumatoid arthritis, depression and anxiety disorders are problems that can be assisted with omega fatty acids.
A nutritious diet is always recommended. But another all natural weight loss program is my Weight Loss Breeze Program.
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January 31 2009 03:39 am | Health
