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There has been a lot of press recently about omega fish oils and the many health benefits they can have. However, because they are oils, some of which are unhealthy for us, there seems to be a little bit of confusion within the general public whether or not to supplement with them. Our pharmacists have written this article which we hope will explain about the benefits of these omega oils. The truth is,
there are HEALTHY oils/fats and UNHEALTHY oils/fats. There are two
healthy fats (or essential fatty acids) which our bodies need. These
are alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) and linoleic acid (omega 6) which
are delicate and must be kept fresh in order to maintain their health
promoting and health maintaining properties. Omega oils
are essential for both brain development and brain function. 60%
of our brains’ weight is fat so it is not surprising that
supplementing with these fats helps keep it in a healthy state.
Studies have shown omega 3 & 6 oils help with learning problems
such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, ADHD, alertness or other mental
conditions. Omega 3 oils have antioxidant properties, protecting our cells from damage and promoting removal of toxins. This enhances our IMMUME SYSTEM. Skin, hair
and nails are improved by omega fatty acids because they form a
barrier against loss of moisture (dehydration) which is the basis
of ageing and dry skin conditions. Supplementation with these oils
will help people get relief from eczema, acne, psoriasis as well
as improving growth of hair and nails. People also tan better and
burn less. Omega oils play an important role in women’s health. They are SAFE during pregnancy and supplementation should be actively encouraged. During pregnancy the developing baby take these essential fatty acids from their mother for their brain and organ development. The mother’s depletion of these essential oils can result in dry skin or even post natal depression. Therefore supplementation may help prevent or improve these conditions. Natural Dietary Sources of Essential Omega Oils Most people do not have a reliable source of omega 3 oil in their diet. Cold water fish are one well known source but the majority of people do not eat enough. Vegetarians are worse off. Another very rich source of omega 3 (not omega 6) is flax seed oil .The seeds also improve diets by increasing dietary fibre. To summarise, essential omega 3 & 6 oil deficiency affects cells and tissues throughout the entire body. Supplementation reverses these deficiency syndromes and therefore our pharmacists recommend supplementation. We have looked at many products on the market currently claiming to have omega oils. We have short listed a few to stock and feature them below. If you are thinking of supplementing for either yourself or family members just pop in and ask our pharmacists to recommend a suitable product.
Linwood’s Flaxseed 425g £5.50 Eye
Q oil 200ml £9.99 Bio-marine plus capsules 60 £9.25
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