Improve Vision With Essential Fatty Acids.
July 30, 2009 3:30 am alternative healthDo you know what the omegas are? They’re essential fatty acids that are good for your health and eyes. They are Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. Are they also good for your eyes? Oh yes, they are. And we’re going to tell you how.
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.
Omega 3’s two most important fatty acids are EPA and DHA. These are important for pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children, because they are responsible for healthy development of the brain and vision. EPA is most important for everyone else.
Omega-3 protect us from cardiovascular disease because they have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also responsible for the functioning of the brain and the body at the cellular level. This is the job of the EPA. Since any type of vascular disease can affect the eyes and improve vision, they can also benefit form omega-3.
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.
Omega-3 and omega-6 interact with each other and the balance between is crucial for good health. The functions of the body at a cellular level, depends on hormonal type messengers called eicosanoids.
The omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated and are much healthier than saturated fats. They have many metabolic functions. Omega-3 and omega-6 are EFAs, essential fatty acids. They must be consumed in out diet as our bodies cannot manufacture them. Omega-9 fatty acids are not essential. We need them but our bodies can manufacture them from other sources.
Read this article to find out more about how to improve vision naturally.
