WHY HAVE OMEGAS aka FISH OILS IN YOUR DIET?<\/p>\n
FISH OIL MAY HELP RELIEVE STUBBORN DEPRESSION<\/p>\n
Daily supplements of\u00a0 omega-3 fatty acid–found in fish and fish oil–may help alleviate the symptoms of depression in patients who do not respond to standard antidepressant medications, new research findings suggest.<\/p>\n
Studies done in England\u00a0 found that depressed patients who received a daily dose of 1000 mg of an omega-3 fatty acid for 12 weeks experienced a decrease in their
\nsymptoms, such as sadness, anxiety and sleeping problems.<\/p>\n
All of the patients had tried other medications before enrolling in the
\nstudy, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
\nsuch as Prozac and tricyclic antidepressants., both considered standard
\ntreatments for depression.<\/p>\n
This is not the first study to suggest that omega-3 fatty acids, such as the
\nform of eicosapenaenoic acid (EPA) used in this study, may help patients
\nwith psychiatric disorders. Previous researchers have suggested that the
\nbalance of omega-3 fatty acids in the brain may become skewed in people with
\ndepression, and earlier studies have shown that fish oil supplements can
\nhelp alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, or manic
\ndepression.<\/p>\n
People who are depressed, as well as those diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases have relatively low levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood.<\/p>\n
Balancing Omega 3and 6 EFAs requires a little education on essential fatty acids.
\nYour most important fatty acids are your omega-3s and your omega-
\n6s. The body requires a proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6
\nessential fatty acids. Flax seed oil contains a balance of these
\ntwo essential fatty acids. Most vegetable oils only contain omega-6 oils.
\nIngesting too much omega-6 with too little omega-3 creates a
\ntendency towards inflammation, high blood pressure and other
\nimbalances.<\/p>\n
Most North Americans ingest too much omega-6 and get very
\nlittle omega-3. Taking flax seed oil won\u2019t counterbalance this. Most
\npeople need\u00a0 extra omega-3 to balance the vegetable oils in their diet. The only\u00a0 reliable sources of omega-3 are wild game, and wild deep ocean fish such as salmon – farm raised does not cut it!<\/p>\n
So, fish oil supplements will give you the extra omega-3 your body needs. In a nutshell, these are some of the basic functions of Omega 3’s and 6’s.<\/p>\n
Main Functions of Omega 3EFAs:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n (More men than women have an O-3 deficiency. \u00a0Key symptoms include acne, low sperm count & other testicle problems, dangerous behavior) Contact Benoit Health Education<\/strong><\/em> to get omega’s that are tested for purity and strength. We work with Flax Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Super Omega 3’s and a combination oil called Super Oil. We can help you figure out the best one for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WHY HAVE OMEGAS aka FISH OILS IN YOUR DIET? FISH OIL MAY HELP RELIEVE STUBBORN DEPRESSION Daily supplements of\u00a0 omega-3 fatty acid–found in fish and fish oil–may help alleviate the symptoms of depression in patients who do not respond to standard antidepressant medications, new research findings suggest. Studies done in England\u00a0 found that depressed patients … Continue reading Omega Oils: Why Do You Need Them ?<\/span> \n
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