Omega Yums™ (fruity burst flavor)

Brain The human brain is more than 60% fat! The majority of fat in the brain is the type that cannot be made by the body, but must be supplied by the diet. The fats essential for optimal brain activity are the omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Building Healthy Brain & Eyes The human brain and the retina of the eye consist largely of fatty tissue characterized by long-chain polyunsaturates. In addition to providing energy, the fatty acids in our diet provide important building blocks for the brain and the retina of the eye. The brain requires more omega-3 fatty acids than any other system in the body. With sufficient quantities of EPA and DHA in the diet, the membranes of the brain perform at their peak level, which is essential for regulating mood, emotions, and depression. In the absence of EPA and DHA the brain will choose an alternate source of lipids such as an omega 6 or monounsaturated fat which has very different properties from omega-3s and could therefore negatively affect your mental health.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Children suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactive. A study conducted by researchers at Purdue University published in the American Journal of Nutrition reported that hyperactive children have lower levels of key fatty acids in their blood than do normal children. Their experiment involved 53 boys 6 to 12 years of age who suffered from ADHD, but were otherwise healthy. Analyses showed that the boys with ADHD had significantly lower levels of eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acids in their blood. The hyperactive children suffered more from symptoms associated with essential fatty acid deficiency (thirst, frequent urination, and dry hair and skin) and were also much more likely to have asthma and to have had many ear infections. The researchers conclude that supplementation with the missing fatty acids may be a useful treatment for hyperactivity.

The Immune System is designed to prevent the penetration of foreign particles or pollutants into our bodies. The system knows how to identify any foreign object that does not bear our body’s genetic code. The immune system, or its ability to differentiate between foreign and regular particles, is often disrupted. The reasons for immune system failure have been the subject of numerous studies over the years. Various hypotheses have recently been raised that link the formation or severity of the failure with excess Omega-6 fatty acids and a deficiency in Omega-3 fatty acids. When nutritional imbalance between the polyunsaturated fatty acids is severe, the body suffers from increased inflammation and immune system failure. As a result, in long-term treatment, an Omega-3 supplement has numerous advantages in that it would facilitate a balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6.

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