The Omega 3

The omega 3 fatty acids act on the level of the cells membrane. The latter is made of a double layer of lipids and represents “the life skin”.

This membrane constitutes a barrier of protection against the attack of the free radicals; it’s also a trading place which allows a cellular balance.

To answer to these two criteria, the membrane must be perfectly fluid: it’s the role of the omega 3.

The omegas 3 are composed of:
- ALA (which we find in the soya, colza, flax oils, of corn and nut germs),
- EPA and DHA (which we find in fat fishes, especially salmon and marine products).
The daily needs are of 1.5g (ALA 1g/d, EPA + DGA 0.5G/d).

The ideal relation between the omega 3 and the omega 6 (corn, sunflower oil, animal fats) is from 1 to 4. The excess of omega 6 is negative.

The omegas 3 act on:
- cardio-vascular diseases,
- hypertriglyceridemia,
- hypercholesterolemia,
- diabete,
- certain cancers,
- troubles of the nervous system,
- asthma, allergy,
- arthritis,
- thrombotic diseases.