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NUTRI VEDIKA OMEGA 3, 6, AND 9

INGREDIENTS 

 FLAXSEED OIL ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID (OMEGA-3), LINOLENIC ACIDS (OMEGA-6) OLEIC ACID (OMEGA-9) OTHER FATTY ACIDS & PHYTONUTRIENTS NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION. ENERGY CARBOHYDRATE PROTEIN FAT SATURURATED POLYUNSATURATED.

Here's a breakdown of their benefits and why their balance is crucial:

1. Omega-3 fatty acids

• Essential Fats: Omega-3s are essential, meaning the body cannot produce them and must obtain them through diet or supplements.
• Types: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
• Key Benefits: they are crucial for brain function, heart health, and inflammation control.
  • Heart Health: They help reduce triglycerides, potentially reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat, slow plaque buildup in arteries, and slightly lower blood pressure.
  • Brain Function: DHA is a major component of brain tissue and crucial for brain development, memory, and cognitive function.
  • Inflammation: They help reduce inflammation in the body.
  • Other Potential Benefits: May help improve symptoms of arthritis, reduce asthma symptoms, support eye health, aid in depression management, and contribute to healthy skin and hair.
• Food Sources: Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds, according to MedPark Hospital soybean oil, canola oil, and other plant sources.

2. Omega-6 fatty acids

• Essential Fats: Omega-6s are also essential, meaning the body needs them but cannot produce them.
• Key Benefits: Provide energy, support immune function, and contribute to cell membrane structure.
  • Skin and Hair Health: Precursors to ceramides, which are vital components of the skin's barrier function, helping to retain moisture.
  • Growth and Development: Play a crucial role in overall growth and development.
  • Cardiovascular Health: replacing saturated fats with omega-6s has been shown to reduce heart disease risk.
• Food Sources: Vegetable oils (soybean, corn, sunflower), nuts, seeds, cereals, poultry, eggs, and meat.

3. Omega-9 fatty acids

• Non-Essential Fats: Omega-9s are non-essential, meaning the body can produce them.
• Key Benefits: Support heart health, reduce inflammation, and enhance insulin sensitivity.
  • Heart Health: May improve blood cholesterol levels by lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol and potentially increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol.
  • Blood Sugar Regulation: May improve insulin sensitivity, helping the body use insulin more effectively to manage blood sugar.
• Food Sources: Olive oil, avocados, nuts, peanut butter, and canola oil.

Importance of omega-3 and omega-6 balance

While both are essential, a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 is crucial

• Modern Diet Imbalance: The typical Western diet often provides a significantly higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 (sometimes as high as 15:1 or more), when the optimal ratio is between 1:1 and 4:1.
• Inflammation Control:  Omega-6s, particularly linoleic acid, can produce pro-inflammatory eicosanoids when in excess, whereas omega-3s help resolve inflammation.
• Chronic Disease Link: An imbalance may contribute to the development of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.