Omega 3-6-9 Omega 3-6-9 supplement contains essential fatty acids for body functioning that is not manufactured by the body itself. Fatty acids are very much required for development and proper functioning of brain and nerves. There is no cholesterol present in this supplement which is bad for human health. Each serving has a total fat of 2 gram along with 20 calories of energy. Some of the ingredients in omega 3-6-9 supplement are described below. There are three types of fats out of which the best type of fat is found in this supplement as a basic ingredient for fatty acids. Saturated fat Saturated fats are the fats not good for human health. These fats are taken by us when we eat meat, dairy and some oils. Although low amounts are of no threat but increased intake of these fats can cause blood pressure and dangerous cholesterol levels which can cause heart disease. Polyunsaturated fat Omega 3-6-9 contains 1.5 grams per serving of this type of fat. This fat does not saturate with the hydrogen atom and is very good for health. Fats are very much necessary to perform healthy body functions and this type of fat also helps reduce heart disease risk factors and lowering the cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fat Monosaturated fats are present less then 0.5 grams in omega 3-6-9 supplement per serving. Generally this type of fat has a neutral affect on human body. Flaxseed Oil Omega 3-6-9 supplement also contains 1400 mg of flaxseed oil per serving. This oil is particularly good for health. These seeds contain fatty acids which are required by the body for healthy brain and nerve functions. Evening Primrose Oil Omega 3-6-9 contains about 300 mg of evening primrose oil. It is extracted from a plant like the borage oil, and contains a GLA or gamma linolenic acid which is a fatty acid and it gets converted into a substance like hormones which is called prostaglandin. This substance exhibits anti-inflammatory, blood thinning and vessel dilating properties. The GLA in primrose also have anti cancer activity. The GLA also lowers the cholesterol levels in the blood and has shown that it improves skin redness, dryness and itching. Black Currant Oil Omega 3-6-9 contains 20mg of black current oil. Black current oil is also a very good source of GLA or gamma linolenic acid. The fatty acids are involved in many body functions and to maintain a healthy immune, reproductive and nervous system fatty acids are very important. The GLA has shown to help in skin problems, blood pressure, arthritis, inflammation, pain and overweight problems. Omega 3-6-9 supplement has many important fatty acid ingredients which help in providing protection against arteriosclerosis, heart disease, HDL cholesterol deposit reduction, raising blood cholesterol, anti stroke and also reduces re-closure of the arteries after angioplasty. Other ingredients include, water, Carob, Glycerin and Gelatin. |
