Know your Fats: Busting the cholesterol myths
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Omega 3 & Diabetes
Lipomic Healthcare participated in the North Regional Meeting 2017 of Association of Diabetes Educator (ADE) on 26th March 2017 in New Delhi.
Nutri Carnival 2017
Lipomic Healthcare showcased the Lipomics’ products at NutriCarnival hosted by Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital & medical research institute at Mumbai.
We were invited to unfold the untold facts in the World of Nutrition. We showcased the products: the OMEGA HealthTest, OMEGA Boost Active Softgels and Mom’s Milk DHA Healthtest. The event was a huge success where the products of Lipomic were appreciated and applauded by dietitians and food & nutrition experts from across the world. More than 120 people visited the stall and the visitors consisted of many renowned dietitians and nutritionists who showed remarkable interest in all the distinct products of Lipomic.
Lipomic Products Applauded and Appreciated at the 50th Annual Conference of Indian Dietetic Association (IDACON -2017)
Lipomic showcased its products and took part as an exhibitor in the 50th Annual Conference of Indian Dietetic Association (IDACON) organized by Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) from Dec 18 – 20, 2017 at Science City Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
‘Let’s nourish to flourish nutrition for health and economic development’was the theme of this 50th Annual Conference of Indian Dietetic Association, Bengal Chapter. This conference was scheduled at Kolkata in between 18-20 December 2017. The main focus of this conference was to maintain the balance between ECONOMY & FOOD.
Lipomic participated as an exhibitor to showcase Lipomics’ health and wellness products. The products were- OMEGA HealthTest, OMEGA Boost Active Softgels, and Mom’s Milk DHA HealthTest. The event was a huge success where the products of Lipomic were appreciated and applauded by dietitians and food & nutrition experts from across the world.
The IDACON 2017 offered Lipomic a scope to meet and get associated with dietitians, experts, stalwarts and budding professional from various streams of food & nutrition. More than 200 people visited the stall in a span of three days. The visitors consisted of many renowned dietitians and nutritionists who showed remarkable interest in all the distinct products of Lipomic.
The Need of Essential Fatty Acids
What are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Human body needs fats to function and survive. Our body can produce most of the fats it needs. However there are two types of fats that human body cannot produce, namely linoleic acid (Omega-6 ) and alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3). These two fatty acids are very critical to proper functioning of the body. These beneficial fats are the Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s). They are essential because the body cannot produce them and they must come from our diet. EFA’s are polyunsaturated fats, and are also known as “good” fats. Just like other essential vitamins and minerals. EFA’s are necessary for the maintenance of good health and growth.
Why Human Body Needs EFA’s
Our body needs both the groups of essential fatty acids (EFA’s) to survive and function optimally.Essential fatty acids control a large number of body mechanisms like improving the flexibility of cell membranes and increasing the immunity levels.These fats also help keep toxins out and bring nutrients into your cells. Additionally, a diet rich in EFA’s can be helpful in many diseases. The increased intake of essential fatty acids in the correct manner can not only improve health and keep diseases away but also improve body composition, skin, mental and physical performance of an individual.
The Balance between Omega -6 and Omega-3
In the modern times for various reasons, like a universal fear towards fat, there is a huge deficiency of EFA’s among the general population. Also researchers have found a growing disproportionate intake of Omega-6 fatty acids over Omega-3 fatty acids. Here it’s essential to understand that Omega-3 and Omega-6 don’t have the same effects on human body. Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect whereas Omega-6s are pro-inflammatory.
Inflammation protects the body from various infections and injuries but too much of inflammation of tissues can lead to various diseases like cardiovascular ailments, arthritis, Alzheimer’s and in some cases cancer. To put it simply, a diet that is high only on Omega-6 and low on Omega-3 is not healthy. The body needs a balanced amount of each to function optimally and stay healthy. Due to this opposing effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the optimal omega-6 and omega-3 ratio as per various researchers is about 1:1.
Healthy sources of Omega-6 and Omega-3
| A List of Sources of Essential Fatty Acids | |
| Omega -3 | Omega -6 |
| Cod Liver Oil | Borage Oil (GLA) |
| Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil | Soya bean and Seed oils |
| Walnuts and Almonds | All types of vegetable oils like safflower, sunflower, and cottonseed oils |
| Sea fishes such as Salmon, Mackerel and Herring | Macadamia nut oil |
| Oyster | Egg yolks and animal meats |
The bottom line is that you do not always need to sit down and calculate the ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 intake as your ratio will be adjusted naturally if you have a balanced healthy diet. Just pay attention to the fact that you eat loads of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, sea food and limit the intake of processed food and processed oils. A balanced diet with right amount of EFA’s is not just beneficial for adults but is also very important for the complete and healthy development of your child.
A wholesome diet along with supplements rich in EFA’s is the key towards a happy and healthy life!