About Nutrition
About Nutrition:
Fatty acids that are classified as Omega are “essential” fatty acids, or EFA’s. EFA’s cannot be produced by the human body. So, because they are essential, they must be acquired from a source outside the body in our diet. Emu oil is a source of the Omega acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for the heart. The Omega-3 oils increase the concentrations of good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, HDL) while decreasing the concentrations of bad cholesterol (triglycerides). In addition, eating Omega-3 rich food will result in a moderate decrease in total cholesterol level.
Omega-6, or Linoleic acid, is a colorless to straw-colored, lipid, polyunsaturated fatty acid. Linoleic and another fatty acid, gamma-linolenic, or gamolenic, produce prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances that are found in every cell, are needed for the body’s overall health maintenance, and must be replenished constantly. Linoleic acid is instrumental in the growth and development of infants. Fatty acids help to maintain the health of cell membranes, improve nutrient use, and establish and control cellular metabolism. They also provide the raw materials that help in the control of blood pressure, blood clotting, inflammation, body temperature and other body functions. Fatty acids are consumed in the greatest quantities in fat. Although many people are encouraged to consume less fat in their diets, fat is still an important component of a healthy body. Fat stores the body’s extra calories, helps insulate the body and protect body tissues. Fats are also an important energy source during exercise, when the body depends on its calories, after using up available carbohydrates. Fat helps in the absorption, transport through the bloodstream, of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Omega-9 fatty acid is a monounsaturated fat that is also known as Oleic acid. Omega-9 is not technically as essential fatty acid because the body can produce a limited amount, provided the essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6 are present. If your diet is low in these essential fatty acids, then your body can’t produce enough Omega-9. In that instance, Omega-9 becomes an essential fatty acid because your body will need to get it from your diet.
Ingesting Emu oil provides these Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) which are also important to oxygen transfer, hemoglobin production, and control of nutrients through cell membranes. They markedly shorten recovery time from fatigue. Emu oil can play a part in almost every function of our body.
