FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 FLAXSEED OIL 1 tablespoon a day Unrefined flaxseed oil contains two essential fatty acids. It is a rich source for alpha linolenic (an omega-3 fatty acid), 58 percent by weight, and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 1:3. We consume 10 to 20 times more omega-6 than we need. Omega-6 is the main oil added to foods during processing and is the main component of the low quality oils found in the grocery stores. As a result of this our omega-6 to -3 ratio to about 20:1. The optimum ratio is 4:1. High levels of omega-6 have been shown to promote the spread of cancer in animals while low levels of omega-3 fatty acids were the most significant factor in the spread of cancer in humans. Fatty acids are used by the body as components of nerve cells, cellular membranes and for the production of prostaglandins. They are protective and therapeutic against heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis and others. (27) See omega-3 fatty acid. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 FLAXSEED OIL 1 tablespoon a day Unrefined flaxseed oil contains two essential fatty acids. It is a rich source for alpha linolenic (an omega-3 fatty acid), 58 percent by weight, and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 1:3. We consume 10 to 20 times more omega-6 than we need. Omega-6 is the main oil added to foods during processing and is the main component of the low quality oils found in the grocery stores. As a result of this our omega-6 to -3 ratio to about 20:1. The optimum ratio is 4:1. High levels of omega-6 have been shown to promote the spread of cancer in animals while low levels of omega-3 fatty acids were the most significant factor in the spread of cancer in humans. Fatty acids are used by the body as components of nerve cells, cellular membranes and for the production of prostaglandins. They are protective and therapeutic against heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis and others. (27) See omega-3 fatty acid. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
