More on the Omega Oils

There are more crucial functions which involve these important fatty acids. I’m not done yet so I hope you’ll stick this week out with me. For example, how’s your eyesight? In your eye, fatty acids cells are found abundantly in the retina, which is vital for sight. 

Do you get sick more often than you think you should? Proper amounts of essential fatty acids assist the immune system and act as an immune shield from germs and microbes. Your body also needs fat to absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and D, both invaluable to the immune system. How can you follow a healthy food plan when all you can think about is comfort food when you are sick or just lacking energy?  

Then there’s the big issue with inflammation. One of their biggest functions is for making prostaglandins in your body. Prostaglandins are hormones that regulate activities in your body including inflammation, pain and swelling.  They contain natural anti-inflammatory compounds that may even relieve the symptoms of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Many people eat in response to pain not realizing the very foods they are eating may be the causing more inflammation in their bodies.

Fatty acids have amazing cardiovascular benefits as well – they regulate blood pressure and are natural blood thinners that prevent blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Check with your doctor if you are already on blood thinners before you decide on fish oil instead.

Even drug companies are trying to convince us that their fish oil products in medicine form is superior to many quality health food store brands. Nortic Naturals fish oil is a superior fish oil product and less costly.