Physiological and
clinical research has shown that the majority of
western diets are deficient in the Omega-3 essential
fatty acids A deficiency of Omega-3 can he implicated
in:
Coronary Heart Disease:
A large number of studies have shown that oils
containing Omega-3 can have a number of beneficial
effects in the prevention and treatment of coronary
heart disease. Omega-3's have been shown to reduce
the cholesterol ratio, blood pressure,
triglyceride levels, platelet aggregation (blood
cloning tendency), artheroscierosis (plaque
formation) and cardiac arrhythmia.
Cancer:
Omega-3 has been
shown to selectively kill human cancer cells in
tissue culture studies, without harming normal
cells. Clinical studies are confirming the potential
of high doses of Omega-3 to reduce tumour growth.
Arthritis: Several
double blind studies have shown that when oils rich
in Omega-3 are taken as a dietary supplement, about
two thirds of patients are able to discontinue their
non steroidal drugs and a further 20 % can cut down
their drug use.
Skin Problems:
Skin
conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema and other
allergic conditions, and dry skin have all been shown
to be partly related to. Omega-3 deficiency.
Stress:
Omega-3 fatty
acids are the precursors for the
Series 3 prostaglandin's, which regulate immune
function and are responsible for reversing the body's
physiological response to stress.
Some clinical studies have indicated a sense of
calmness in response to Omega-3 '5.
Growth and Development:
Studies have shown that mothers require increased
levels of Omega-3 during pregnancy and nursing for
normal brain and eye development in their children.
Waihi Bush Fresh Flax Seed Oil is 60% Omega-3 and one of natures richest
sources, it's also unconditionally guaranteed:
Free from trans fatty
acids and free radicals due to the exclusive
Omegaflo process which excludes
light and oxygen a good source of high
quality Omega-6 (15%) and Omega-9 (18%) fatty
acids.
Rich in it's own naturally
occurring antioxidants, with 15 mg of mixed
tocopherols (incl. 5 mg Vitamin E) and 1100
mg of mixed carotenoids (incl. 50 mg Beta
carotene) per 100 grams.
References: Erasmus U Fats and oils - the Complete Guide. Simopoulos. A.P. (/99/) American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition: 54:438-63.British Nutrition
Foundation (1992). Unsaturated fatty acids nutritional and
physiological significance. Chapman & Hall,
London.
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