Thursday, July 23, 2009

Improve Vision With Essential Fatty Acids.

By Evgania Mehler

The essential fatty acids that are good for your health are Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. These fatty acids are also good for your eyes. Would you like to know exactly how? This report will tell you.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is more commonly known as omega-3. Linolenic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomogamma linolenic acid (DLA) and arachidonic acid (AA) is well known as omega-6. And last but not least is oleic acid (OA) better known as omega-9. Now why do you need to know this? The answer is, you don't, but you will know what the letters stand for if you see them.

EPA and DHA are the two most important fatty acids in omega-3. Pregnant women, nursing mothers and little children benefit most from this fatty acid. It is responsible for healthy development of the brain and vision. Everyone else benefits from EPA.

EPA is a fatty acid in omega-3. It's main job is protecting us from cardiovascular disease with it's anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3 is responsible for the efficient functioning of the brain and the body at the cellular level. We can improve vision also because any type of vascular disease can affect the vessels in the eyes.

PMS with it's bloating and pain can be alleviated with the GLA in omega-6. Other benefits are hormonal and emotional balance, along with healthy hair, skin and nails. Most husbands will want some for their wives.

Did you know you have hormonal messengers? They are called eicosanoids and they are responsible for the functions of the body at the cellular level. Omega-3 and omega-6 have to be balanced to insure good health. The interaction is crucial.

Omega-6 EFAs compete for enzymes with omega-3 EFAs, so the two have to be properly balanced. Beginning research indicates that one omega-6 EFA is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. This may have even more heart health benefits than omega-3 oils. Although omega-9 is not an essential fatty acid, it is thought to be necessary for healthy immune system functioning.

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