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Essential Fatty Acids and High in Lignan Flax
Oil
Essential
Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Fatty Acids are the basic building blocks of which fats and oils are composed. Contrary
to popular myth, the body does need fat. It must be the right kind, however.
The fatty acids that are necessary for health and that cannot be made by the body are called essential fatty acids or polyunsaturates. EFAs must be supplied through the diet.
Essential fatty acids have desirable effects on many disorders. They improve the skin and hair, reduce blood pressure, aid in the prevention of arthritis, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce the risk of blood clot formation. They are beneficial for candidiasis, cardiovascular disease, eczema, and psoriasis. Found in high concentions in the brain, EFAs aid in the transmission of nerver impulses and are needed for the normal development and functioning of the brain. A deficiency of essential fatty acids can lead to an impaired ability to learn and recall information.
Every living cell in the body needs essential fatty acids. They are essential for rebuilding and producing new cells. Essential fatty acids are also used by the body for the production of prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that act as chemical messengers and regulators of various body processes.
There are two basic categories of essential fatty acids, designated omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-6 EFAs, which include linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids, are found primarily in raw nuts, seeds, and legumes, and in unsaturated begetable oils, such as borage oil, grape seed oil, primrose oil, sesame oil, and soybean oil. Omega-3 EFAs, including alpha-linolenix and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), are found in fresh deepwater fish, fish oil, and certain vegetable oils, among them canola oil, flaxseed oil, and walnut oil. In order to supply essential fatty acids, these oils must be consumed in pure liquid or supplement form and must not be subjected to heat, either in processing or cooking. heat destorys essential fatty acids. Worse, it results in the creation of dangerous free radicals. If oils are hydrogenated (processed to make the oil more solid, as is commonly done in the production of maragarine), the linoleic acid is converted into trans-fatty acids, which are not beneficial to the body.
The daily requirement for essential fatty acids is satisfied by an amount equivalent to 10 to 20 percent of total caloric intake. The most essential of the essential fatty acids is linoleic acid.
A number of sources of essential fatty acids are recommened in this book, among them fish oils, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, grape seed oil, and primrose oil.
Fish Oil
Fish oil is a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Salmon, mackerel, menhaden, herring, and sardines are good sources of fish oil because they have a higher fat content and provide more omega-3 factors than other fishes. For instance, 4 ounces of salmon contains up to 3,600 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids, while 4 ounces of cod (a low-fat fish) contains only 300 milligrams.
Carlson Laboratories markets a good Norwegian salmon oil that we recommend. Cod liver oil from Norway is the most commonly used fish oil, and is more mild tasting than other varieties. Author Dale Alexander claims it is excellent for arthrities. He has marketed an oil containing 13,800 international units of vitamin A and 1,380 international units of vitamin D per tablespoon. However, we do not recommened that you rely on cod liver oil as a source of the essential fatty acids. You would have to overdose on vitamins A and D to obtain the amount of fatty acids you need.
People withdiabetes should not take fish oil supplements because of the high fat content, but they should consume fish for its essential fatty acids.
Flaxseeds and Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. They are also a good source of the B vitamins, protein and zinc. They are low in saturated fats and calories, and contain no cholesterol. The nutty taste of ground flaxseed is pleasant, and they can be mixed with water or any fruit or vegetable drink. They can also be added to salads, soup, yogurt, cereals, baked goods, or fresh juices. You can grind these tiny seeds in a coffee grinder.
If you prefer not to eat the seeds, you can use flaxseed oil as an alternative. Like the seeds from which it is extracted, organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil is rich in essential fatty acids. Several studies have shown that it can reduce the pain, inflammation, and sweeling of arthritis. It also has been ound to lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and to help reduce the hardening effects of cholesterol and cell membranes.
Grape Seed Oil
Of the many natural sources of essential fatty acids, grape seed oil is among the highest in linoleic acid and among the lowest in saturated fats. It contains no trans-fatty acids, no cholesterol, and no sodium. It has a light, nutty taste that brings out the flavor in many foods. Unlike most other oils, it can be heated to temperatures as high as 485�F without producing dangerous and possibly carcinogenic free radicals. These features make it good for use in cooking. Buy only grape seed oil that is cold-pressed and contains no preservatives, such as Salute Sant� Grapeseed Oil from Lifestar International.
Primrose Oil
Primrose oils (also known as evening primrose oil) contains the highest amount of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of any food substance. This fatty acids is known to help prevent hardening of the arteries, heart disease, premenstrual syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and high blood pressure. It relieves pain and inflammation; enhances the release of sex hormones, including estrogen and testosterone; aids in lowering cholesterol levels; and is beneficial for cirrhosis of the liver.
Many women have found that primrose oil supplements relieve unpleasant menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Because it promotes the production of estrogen, women suffering fro mbreast cancer that is estrogen related should avoid or limit their intake of primrose oil. Black currant seed oil is a good substitute.
Combination EFA supplements
A product called Ultimate Oil, from Nature's Secret, contains a blend of cold-pressed organic oils that offers a good balance of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. A purely vegetable-based product, Ultimate Oil contains extra-virgin flaxseed oil, black currant seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, lecithin, and safflower oil. We also recommend Kyolic-EPA from Wakunaga of America, a blend of aged garlic extract and fish oil derived from northern Pacific sardines, and Cardiovascular Research's Essential Fatty Acid Complex.
Evening Primrose Oil
See Primrose Oil under Essential Fatty Acids in this section.
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High in Lignan Flax Oil
A combination that packs a punch against cancer, heart disease, and more!
by Jade Beutler, R.R.T., R.C.P.
Flax oil has become one of the most exciting and sought after products in health food stores today, both for its preventative and curative properties. Research on flax and the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains has resulted in a near panacea regarding the number of diseases and afflictions that it can relieve and outright cure. Flax oil fights heart disease by lowering dangerous LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as decreasing the viscosity of thick blood, and reducing the build up of atherosclerotic plaque on artery walls. The list goes on to include relief and amelioration of:
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Equally, if not more important, is the role that essential fatty acids, found in flax oil, play in brain development. Studies on rats and rhesus monkeys revealed that dietary restriction of Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation interferes with normal visual function and impairs learning ability in offspring, and may make the brain more susceptible to environmental toxins and alcohol. When school children in Manitowac, Wisconsin, were placed on a diet including flax, their teachers and parents reported improved behavior, higher test scores and better attendance.
Perhaps the most exciting news on flax yet is in regard to cancer. A study of one hundred and twenty women revealed that those with the highest breast tissue levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, found most abundantly in flax oil, had the lowest incidence of breast cancer. Further, of those that did develop the disease, they still showed the lowest probability of the cancer spreading to other bodily organs, offering hope for women with an existing breast tumor.
Emerging scientific evidence has begun to focus on another healing element found in the fibrous shell hull of the flaxseed. Special phytochemical constituents have been isolated in flax, that once ingested are converted to potent cancer fighting and preventative compounds called mammalian lignans. Extensive evidence from numerous research institutes has revealed the potent anti-cancer properties exhibited by these amazing natural plant chemicals. Lignans have been shown to prevent the cause of colon and breast cancers where they start, by normalizing hormone metabolism responsible for the disease. The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women will contract breast cancer. Unfortunately, breast cancer may be present for as long as 4 years before it can be detected by mammography or self examination. Further, many women are under the misconception that if they do not have a family history of breast cancer, they need not be concerned.
The truth is the majority of women today who are diagnosed with breast cancer show no family predisposition. The above facts call for every woman to implement a proactive approach to prevent the disease. Dr. Ross Pelton author of "How to Prevent Breast Cancer" suggests that every women take at least one tablespoon of High in Lignan flaxseed oil as a daily protocol to prevent breast cancer. High in Lignan flaxseed oil is unique, as unlike regular flaxseed oil, flax particulate from flaxseeds is retained in the oil, delivering the powerful cancer fighting mammalian lignan precursors.
There may not be a single nutritional supplement or pharmacological drug today that can offer the same level of protection against cancer and other diseases as delivered with the combination of flaxseed oil and lignan precursors. High in Lignan flax oil can easily be incorporated into any diet by using it as an ingredient in salad oils, stirred into oat meal combined with a blender drink, mixed into yogurt, or simply taking it straight, chased by fresh fruit juice. Look for High in Lignan flax oil at your local health food store, located in the refrigerated section of the supplements department, or in the dairy case.
Jade Beutler is a board certified Ith care practitioner with over 13 yrs of hospital and clinical experience adult and neonatal intensive care, iatric and emergency medicine. He s devoted the last 8 years to an intensive study of health and nutrition. He has culminated his research in two newly released books, Understanding Fats and Oils, Your Guide to Healing with Essential Fatty Acids and Flax for Life. Jade currently serves as Executive Vice President to the health and nutrition consultancy firm Progressive Health Concepts.
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