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Today, many people are now realising that there is a necessity to consume the
good fats and reduce the harmful fats. The good fats are the two essential fats:
Omega-3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) also called super polyunsaturated and Omega-6
Linoleic Acid (LA), more commonly known as polyunsaturated fat. These fats are
essential because our bodies cannot exist without them and most importantly of
all - they must come from food. A serious deficiency of either results in
progressively poorer health. For these reasons, healthy fat is every bit as
important as protein, minerals and vitamins. Our eating habits have changed
since the arrival of processed food.
Why do I need essential fats?
The essential fats act as lubricants, cushions and insulators, guarding
against the stresses that we encounter. They provide structural rigidity to cell
membranes, and specifically in the case of the Omega-3 Alpha Linolenic Acid
(ALA), provide a range of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids. ALA is also known to
disperse platelet aggregates in the blood.
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A recent paper also explores the possibility of ALA increasing the tissue
concentration of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), a special fatty acid stored in the
brain - brain food with implications for improving visual acuity and enriching
brain cell communication and development. Omega-3 ALA can be converted in our
bodies to the longer chain EPA and DHA found in fish oils in the same way that
fish eat algae to convert plant ALA to EPA and DHA.
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The National and Medical Research Council recommend we increase our
consumption of omega-3 fats (4)
To reverse the present imbalance we need to increase consumption of oils rich
in Omega-3 fatty acids - Flaxseed (52-62%), Fish Oil (30%) and Cod Liver Oil (up
to 25%), and reduce Omega-6 oils - Safflower, Sunflower, Sesame, Peanut, most
other vegetable oils and fatty meats. The ultimate objective is to have an equal
(1:1) ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Melrose Organic Flaxseed Oil Dosage
Capsules
The adult daily usage is 10 capsules daily
For children take half the daily adult dose
Liquid
The adult daily usage is 2 teaspoons (1 dessertspoon or 10ml)
For children:
- 6 months to 2 years - 1 teaspoon every other day
- 2 years to 5 years - 1 teaspoon daily
- 6 years to 12 years - 1 teaspoon daily
- 13 years and older - 2 teaspoons daily
Pregnant and nursing mothers - 1 to 3 teaspoons daily.
