Omega fatty acids are important for overall health and well being from the inside out! Essential fatty acids are only obtained through our diets, however most North Americans are lacking in these good fats.
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
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Omega fatty acids are important for overall health and well being from the inside out! Essential fatty acids are only obtained through our diets, however most North Americans are lacking in these good fats.
Balanced omega 3-6-9 oils can:
Improve skin conditions like eczema and dull hair
Help relieve digestive disorders
Support brain function and development
Improve blood pressure and lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Relieve PMS and uterine cramping
Oils are cold pressed, solvent free and protected in dark coloured softgels.
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mague - June 6, 2007, 20:57
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If my mother has diabetis mellitus, could she use this or could it affect?
ZooScape Moderator - July 16, 2007, 18:28
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It is true that essential fatty acids have been shown to have beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity, but there are other supplements that are better suited to treat diabetes. The top herbs for diabetes include fenugreek, gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, prickly pear, and cinnamon. A chromium supplement (no more than 200 mcg per day) would also be bebeficial in the mix. All the aforementioned supplements have been studied for their abilities to decrease insulin sensitivity, regulate blood glucose levels, enhance pancreatic function, or stave off some of the more common complications of diabetes. Bilberry and grape seed extract, for example, are often recommended to diabetics to protect the blood vessels of the eye from retinopathy.
Oil from fish contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); both are omega-3 fatty acids. Most fish oil supplements are 18% EPA and 12% DHA, or a total of 30% omega-3. These omega-3 fatty acids, unlike the omega-3 fatty acid found in flax seed oil and other vegetable oils (such as alpha linoleic acid), keep blood triglycerides in check (high triglycerides are generally linked with increased risk of heart disease) and may inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). EPA and DHA keep blood from clotting too quickly.
EPA and DHA also have anti-inflammatory activity. As a result, fish oil is used to help people with various inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn’s Disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-inflammatory effects of EPA and DHA may also account for the findings of some reports that show fish oil supplementation helps some people with kidney diseases and may help protect against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help to balance the omega-6 fatty acids, which are found mostly in vegetable oils. When these two groups of fatty acids are out of balance, the body releases chemicals that promote inflammation. People appear to produce more of these inflammatory chemicals when experiencing psychological stress (e.g., academic examinations). With a fatty acid imbalance, inflammatory response to stress appears to be amplified.
Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances produced within the body that regulate dilation of blood vessels, inflammatory response, and other critical processes. Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for prostaglandin formation. Probably as a result of their effect on prostaglandins responsible for blood vessel dilation, a double-blind trial found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil helped to treat people with Raynaud’s disease. DHA is essential for vision in infants. Researchers are now studying this relationship to better understand how much DHA is needed.
EPA and DHA also modulate immune function, probably as a result of their effect on prostaglandin production. Perhaps as a result of this effect, fish oil has helped prevent some types of cancer in animals and humans, although this evidence remains preliminary. Preliminary evidence also shows that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil may help regulate the rhythm of the heart. EPA and DHA have been reported to help prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
Label Information
Hermetic seal under cap for safety and freshness. Contains no artificial preservatives, color, dairy, sweeteners, starch, wheat or yeast.
For product freshness protect from humidity.
Additional Information
For 50 years the webber name has been trusted in North American households as the source of Vitamin E. Now webber naturals is a 'natural' extension, bringing consumers a wide range of vitamins, minerals, herbs and special supplements to meet their families' health and nutrition needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
