Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Improve Vision With Essential Fatty Acids.

By Evgania Mehler

The essential fatty acids that are good for your health are Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. These fatty acids are also good for your eyes. Would you like to know exactly how? This report will tell you.

Do you need to know what the omegas contain? Probably not but at least you'll know what the letters are. Omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Omega-6, linolenic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomogamma linolenic acid (DLA), and arachidonic acid (AA). Omega-9, oleic acid (OA). If by now you're rolling your eyes, just think of how smart you'll seem when you can name these letters and know what they are.

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.

The efficient functioning of the brain and the body at the cellular level is the job of Omega 3. The omega-3 protect against cardiovascular disease and have anti-inflammatory properties. The eyes can certainly benefit from this and can improve vision as any type of vascular disease can affect the vessels in the eyes.

Who doesn't want healthy skin, hair and nails? You can have them with the GLA in omega-6. An added bonus for you ladies is, it also helps with the bloating and pain associated with PMS, and keeps the emotions and hormones in balance. YEAH!

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.

Omega-9 main component is preventative. OA helps reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Any one of these three can affect the vessels and blood flow to the eyes, causing serious damage. Borage oil contains both omega-6 and omega-9 and is one of the best sources of GLA. Pure EPA contains a blend of EPA, GLA and OA making it an excellent choice of all three omega supplements.

Find more information in this article about how to improve vision with essential fatty acids.

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