Vitamins for Wellness

Steven A Johnson :

Omega-3 oils are high in two types of essential fats that your body needs to maintain its good health. These two fats are DHA and EPA. DHA and EPA are very important in maintaining your health. Scientific research has indicated that these substances may also help prevent a variety of very significant and sometimes common but life threatening diseases.

If we lived in a perfect world where we were getting the optimal nutritional benefits that are needed from our diets we would be able to get all the Omega-3s we needed by simply eating fish. However, it is unfortunate that fish oil is weak in antioxidant content. Fish oil is not only weak in antioxidant content but as you try to increase your intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids by eating more fish or taking oil, you are actually increasing your need for more antioxidant protection.

Besides that there are several other problems when taking fish oil to get the proper amount of Omega 3 fatty acids. For one, fish oil is extremely perishable. To make sure that the fish oil doesn’t become oxidized and rancid antioxidants are necessary. When the fish oils start to oxidize it leads to the formation of more unhealthy free radicals. Researchers and scientists believe that one of the main reasons we age is because of these free radicals.

So, you are left with a cycle that is hard to break. You not only need to get more antioxidants for your health in general, but your will need to increase your intake of antioxidants even more when you use fish oil to get the proper amount of Omega 3 fatty acids.

This cycle has been a problem for most people. However, there is a solution to this problem. The solution begins with a new discovery of Krill oil. Krill oil has not only given us a top-quality alternative to fish oil but it has given us an arsenal of important nutrients that help in fighting the aging process. Important nutrients that have been responsible for helping the Inuits in Greenland stay young and vibrant.

Krill oil is very special marine oil that is exceptionally high in DHA and EPA, a unique food from the sea some may say. Krill oil also has another property that has been know as a secret weapon that is not found in fish oils. This secret weapon explains why it has superior phospholipids, which help deliver the fatty acids directly to your body’s cells. Scientific evidence to date has shown that the safest and most effective carriers of EPA and DHA are these phospholipids.

Phospholipids are the building blocks for your cell membranes and are critical for protecting cell membranes from toxic injury and free radical attacks which allow more EPA and DHA to directly enter the cells and improve your Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio.

The most principal phospholipids in Krill oil is phosphatidyl chorine which make it a rich source of choline. Various studies have established the importance of choline in brain development especially learning and memory. Chorine is predominantly important for fetal and infant brain development in pregnant and nursing women.

Choline is the predecessor for the vital neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine sends nerve signals to the brain, and also for trimethylglycine which is a recognized liver protector. A shortage of acetylcholine has been associated with brain-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism.

A product such as Krill Oil is loaded with phospholipids-backed Omega-3s and it also includes a full complement of necessary antioxidants that are not in cod liver or fish oil.

Michael Byrd :

Science shows the benefits of fish oil with omega 3 only ends when you do. In other words, Omega 3 oils with EPA and DHA can contribute to better health your whole life long – from birth to death.

It all started in Greenland in the 70’s when scientists studied the Eskimos to find out why they rarely got heart disease. The doctors finally figured out that it was because of all the fatty fish they were eating – more specifically, the essential omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. What’s more, over time they discovered these miracle workers keep on working for a person’s entire lifetime.

Let’s begin before the beginning. If couples take omega 3 fish oil prior to conception, they have a better chance of conceiving and having a healthy baby. I’ve seen this over and over again with women who’ve been having trouble getting pregnant. Once they both start taking omega 3 fish oil with EPA and DHA, fertility vastly improves. And after conception, the percentage of full term pregnancies with fewer complications was also higher.

While in the womb the fetus needs the nutrients from fish oil (that Mom’s taking) for both brain development and building a strong nervous system. And Mom benefits from the omega 3 EPA and DHA too, since it helps protect her from a major pregnancy problem – pre-eclampsia (pregnancy-related high blood pressure).

After birth, the mother will have much less chance of post-partum depression, if she’s taking her omega 3s. And the EPA and DHA is still necessary to the newborn (through nursing) for further brain development. Plus, these essential oils help protect the child from several major childhood problems – juvenile diabetes (type 1), asthma and ADD or ADHD.

As you can see, the nutrients from fish oil are essential to good health. Experts now realize that about 70% of a baby’s brain (and 60% of Mom’s brain) are made up of EPA and DHA. So, omega 3 fish oil contributes to both the mother and her baby’s physical, emotional and mental health. Thats a great beginning!

And, what’s really exciting is these benefits don’t end here. These essential nutrients benefit people throughout their entire lifetime. EPA and DHA continue to nourish the brain and even help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. And, if you don’t remember what I just said, you better go take your fish oil immediately!

Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to dramatically effect people’s mood in many positive ways (besides protecting against post partum depression and Alzheimer’s). Studies show EPA and DHA greatly lowers the incidence of depression, PMS and bi-polar disorder. Plus, there are even indications that optimum levels can reduce schizophrenia and tendencies towards suicide.

Most people are already aware that, because of the strong anti-inflammatory properties of cold water fish, omega 3 EPA and DHA has a dramatic effect on reducing inflammation. This adds up to much less incidence of all autoimmune and inflammatory diseases – arthritis, cystitis, bursitis, colitis or anything else ending in “itis.” Clinical trials show omega 3 fish oil can greatly reduce the pain without the negative side effects of drugs.

But, let’s get right down to the “heart” of the matter. Numerous studies prove that EPA and DHA are very beneficial in both protecting against heart disease and treating it. It helps lower blood pressure, reduce triglyceride, prevent blood clotting, improve cholesterol and minimize arrhythmia. So those who get plenty of high quality fish oil have less chance of heart attack or stroke.

But wait, there’s more. The fatty acids from fish oil also help protect against diabetes – both type 1 (juvenile onset) and type 2. And there’s even evidence that omega 3 EPA and DHA can decrease the incidence of cancer of the breast and prostrate and increase the survival rate of terminally ill cancer patients.

I could go on and on. But, I won’t. Because you just might be among the 85% of Americans who’re deficient in omega 3 fatty acids and you’re probably anxious to get started with all these benefits. The National Institutes of Health recommends 650 mg a day of balanced fish oil or 1000 mg daily for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

So, if you value your well being, I strongly recommend you start taking omega 3 fish oil capsules ASAP. It’s also a good idea to eat fatty fish from unpolluted waters whenever possible. To live a long, happy, healthy life, be sure you get the full benefit of omega 3 fish oil fatty acids throughout your whole lifetime.

Go3 Omega-3 :


Over 25,000 worldwide scientific studies show that long-term consumption of Omega-3 fish oils offers benefits to your heart, joint, and skin health as well as your memory. Recent studies show they can even improve your emotional well-being.

Heart and circulation

Studies suggest that Omega-3 helps maintain healthy cardiovascular function and healthy circulation. Keeping your heart healthy can add years to your life. Omega-3 is also found to maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Joints

Studies suggest that EPA, one of the main components of Omega-3, can help the body to reduce inflammation, which may mean less joint pain. Grown-ups and kids who take Omega-3 regularly find it can help support healthy joints.

Sharper eyesight

DHA, one of the main active ingredients of GO3 Omega-3, is one of the main building blocks for visual nerves and cells. It’s a major component in retinal tissue and plays a role in photoreceptor cells, the parts of the eye that collect light.

Mental activity

Studies suggest that Omega-3 contributes to brain and nerve cells, supporting mental activity. It can aid proper brain, eye, and central nervous system development in young children. Recent studies also show a positive effect on learning and concentration; a 2005 study (Richardson et al, The Oxford-Durham study, 2005.) showed over 40% of children significantly improving their reading and spelling abilities after regular doses of Omega-3. Omega-3 has also been shown to support mood and alleviate stress and tension.

Skin

Studies suggest that Omega-3 can help build cells throughout your body, so it can help skin become stronger and healthier and may even help with sunburn and complaints like eczema.

Isn’t Omega-3 in food?

Nothing can replace eating healthy natural foods. Eating well is the starting point for mental and physical health. Omega-3 is only in certain types of food and it’s one of the essential fatty acids that aren’t made by the body. It’s found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel, trout, and tuna but to get enough fish oils you would need to eat them several times a week. This won’t work for everyone, especially if your kids aren’t big fish fans! Plus if your normal diet is high in certain fats and acids common to a Western diet (found in meat and oils like soybean, sunflower, and safflower) it can affect how much Omega-3 your body gets from food. So it can be hard to make sure your family is getting enough—which means taking a nutritional supplement can help.

Kids and Omega-3

Studies suggest that in the very young, a lack of Omega-3 can affect how brain cells grow and communicate. And DHA (one of the main components of GO3 Omega-3) helps vital areas of our eyes to develop.

Adults and Omega-3

Grown-ups can also benefit from Omega-3’s effects. It helps maintain a healthy heart and circulation and helps maintain proper joint function. It helps alleviate minor aches and pains associated with daily life and can help to protect and improve your skin, even helping sunburn and complaints like eczema. And it can help prevent mood swings, stress and tension.

Jennifer Kays :


We have gotten a great deal of information warning us about our intake of fat. We have been told for a long time that fats are bad. Food store shelves are full of “fat-free” foods. We have not gotten enough information about good fats. The good fats that are essential for us to live. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) is the good fat that we need. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are accurately named because they are essential for our health. Our bodies do not produce EFA so we must get them from our food or through natural nutritional supplements. Since we are eating more processed foods than ever we do not get the amounts of Omega 3 & 6 that we need. Processed foods are stripped of their Omega 3 content to allow for those foods to have a longer shelf life. Many of the good fats in our diets have been partially or fully hydrogenated (saturated) to make cholesterol-free replacement for fat. Omega 3 and omega 6 are polyunsaturated fats that our bodies can easily “recognize” and use to keep us alive and well.

We know that we are experiencing EFA deficiency when we experience skin problems such as dry, eczema, dandruff, poor wound healing, excess sweating, loss of pigment, and/or weak blood vessels i.e. bruising. Other signs of EFA deficiency are obesity, high cholesterol, poor sugar metabolism, hormone imbalance, PMS, ADHD, depression, autism, behavioral disturbance, enlarged kidneys or kidney failure, blood in our urine, shrinking of our pancreas, and/or shrinking of our salivary and tear glands.

The American Heart Association recommends that people with heart disease consume at least one gram of omega 3 fatty acid per day. They recommend that we eat at least two servings of fish per week because fish are rich in omega 3. Unfortunately, fish has been very contaminated with environmental toxins, mercury and dioxines which are a potential health hazard to us, especially if we are a pregnant mother or a young person under 16 years of age. Therefore it would seem to be a safer alternative for us to rely on natural supplements such as flaxseed oil or primrose oil and properly filtered and metal/toxin free natural fish oils to receive the EFA that we need.

So why do we need essential fatty acids i.e. good fat? We need essential fatty acids to manufacture and repair cell membranes, to help our cells get maximum nutrition, and to eliminate harmful waste products.. EFA are essential for the production of prostaglandins that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting and immune system functioning to fight inflammation and infection. EFAs are essential for our children to grow properly and especially in developing their neurological development and sensory system.

Those of us who supply our diets with adequate amounts of omega 3 essential fatty acid have higher HDL i.e. “Good cholesterol levels. Omega 3 helps in the production of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which actually reduces LDL i.e.”bad” cholesterol and triglycerides. This is especially important for our cardiovascular health and in lowering high blood pressure/hypertension. Keeping our blood pressure lowers our risk of stroke. This is because omega 3 helps reduce the development of plaque and blood clots that clog arteries that often lead to heart disease and heart attack.

When we have high triglycerides and low HDL levels we are at risk for diabetes. Omega 3 essential fatty acid lowers triglycerides and raises HDL levels as well as regulating blood sugar. People who are overweight suffer from poor blood sugar control, diabetes and high cholesterol. When following a weight loss program, it is important for us to supplement our diet with a proper amount of EFA.

Essential Fatty Acids are reported in numerous studies to reduce inflammation and pain in joints, reduce morning stiffness and enable people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis to reduce the medication they had been taking for pain and discomfort. Essential Fatty Acids help increase levels of calcium in our bodies and improve our bone strength. This is especially important for people suffering from osteoporosis. Omega 3 essential fatty acid has been shown to increase grip strength and enhance walking ability in people suffering from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Essential Fatty Acids are especially important for efficient brain function. People who have increased their intake of omega 3 fatty acid have experienced natural depression relief. People with Manic Depression (Bipolar Disorder) reported fewer and shorter mood swings and recurrence of either full depression or mania. People with schizophrenia experience an improvement with the use of Omega 3 essential fatty acid. Children who suffer Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experienced reduction of learning difficulties and behavior problems (e.g. anger and sleep disturbance) when increasing their intake of essential fatty acids. People suffering from anorexia nervosa i.e. eating disorders, have experienced a reduction in symptoms and lessened their compulsive tendencies. For those of us not suffering from any particular emotional or cognitive disorders, we will find that essential fatty acids improve our ability to concentrate, recall, be emotionally centered and calm, experience more restful sleep and cope more easily with normal everyday stress.

Other benefits of essential fatty acids is the reduction of disorders and protection of our skin, improvement in our intestinal health (i.e. reduction of bowel inflammation, easy elimination, reduction in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), reduction of asthma symptoms and respiratory ease, reduction and prevention of macular degeneration and vision improvement, enhancement of wound healing (e.g. burns, cuts, etc) and improvement in hormonal balance e.g reduction of menstrual pain and PMS symptoms. Studies are now being conducted, with promising results, to determine the specific benefits of essential fatty acids in preventing and treating breast cancer and prostate cancer. Primary evidence in other studies of omega 3 essential fatty acid indicate improvement in protecting against infections and treatment of conditions such as ulcers, migraine headaches, preterm labor, emphysema, psoriasis, glaucoma, Lyme disease, lupus and panic attacks. Other studies have shown that essential fatty acids increase energy, performance, stamina, muscle development and repair, fatigue reduction, strengthening of immune system, cell growth and activity and appearance i.e. beautiful hair, skin and nails.

Given all the evidence of the health benefits we receive from essential fatty acids and the climate of processed foods and anti-fat warnings, it would be well advised for us to take care of ourselves by supplementing our diet with essential fatty acid supplements i.e. flaxseed oil and primrose oil and clean metal/toxin free natural fish oil supplements.