Arachidonic
Acid: Balance Between Omega 3 and Omega 6
Arachidonic Acid (AA) is an unsaturated
fatty acid that the body uses to synthesize regulatory molecules
such as prostaglandins (hormone like chemical messenger) and thromboxanes
(involved in platelet aggregation and blood clotting). Unlike the
bad fats such as saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, AA is a
form Omega 6 fatty acid, which is a good fat. Omega 6 is one of
the two types of fats that is essential to stay healthy. The other
type of nutritious fat is the Omega 3 fatty acids.
Arachidonic acid (AA), gamma
linolenic acid (GLA) and linolenic
acid (LA) are three forms of Omega 6 fatty acids. Linoleic acid
is converted to gamma-linolenic acid in the body and then further
broken down to AA. Omega 6 fatty acid in the form of Arachidonic
Acid can be found in egg yolks, meats (organs in particular), and
other animal based food items. The other two forms GLA and LA can
be found in evening primrose oil, black currant seed oil, borage
oil and fungal oils.
Essential Fatty Acid deficiencies can lead to reduced growth, inability
to fight infections and infertility. Omega 6 or Arachidonic acid
deficiencies are not as common in the United States. A typical American
diet contains 11 to 30 times more Omega 6 than Omega 3 fatty acids.
The general balance between Omega 6 and Omega 3 should be 1:1 or
4:1 according to University of Maryland Medicine. Arachidonic acid
can be consumed directly from meat but in excess it can be unhealthy
because it promotes inflammation and therefore leading to several
of the diseases described above.
VÄXA Homeopathic Medicinal Omegacin offers 38 bioavailable
Omega 3 ( alpha linolenic acid,
ecosapetanoic acid, docosehaxaneoic
acid), Omega 6 (Arachidonic Acid, Gamma
linolenic acid, linolenic acid),
and Omega 9 (Oleic acid) Fatty Acids
and essential lipids, plus phytosterols and antioxidants. The ingredients
in this homeopathic formula have been shown to naturally:
- Help strengthen cell membrane integrity
- Help repair cellular and tissue damage
- Help optimize neurological transmission and
brain function
- Help improve heart and circulatory function
- Help produce supple, moist skin
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