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Omega-3 supplementation has been shown to reverse:
To
summarize, Essential Fatty Acid deficiency affects cells and tissues
throughout the entire body. No part of the body can function without them.
EFA supplementation reverses all symptoms of EFA deficiency.
Who
Should Take EFAs?
It is
some doctor's opinion that, just about everyone on a normal "Western" diet
should take some form of EFA supplementation, but the following groups
should all be taking at least 10g (1 tablespoon) per day of
Hemp seed oil per 45Kg
of body weight.
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Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Women
with hormonal conditions such as pre-menstrual syndrome, period pains,
irregular periods and painful breasts
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People
with dry skin or inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema
(especially in children), seborrhoeic dermatitis and cradle cap. EFAs
provide some relief for psoriasis.
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People
with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, ulcerative colitis
and crohn's disease
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People
with high blood pressure or heart disease
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People
with degenerative myelin sheath disorders such as ms
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People
on poor diets or low fat diets (including weight loss diets)
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Heavy
drinkers
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Athletes and other physically active people
Are
There Any Side Effects?
Some
people are worried that taking an EFA supplement will make them put on
weight, but in fact the opposite is the case. The improvement in metabolic
rate can help with weight loss. The Last Word From The World’s Leading
Authority on EFA Nutrition:
“Hemp
seed oil can be used over the long term to maintain a healthy EFA balance
without leading to either EFA deficiency or imbalance. EFAs are extremely
important for health and vitality. EFA deficiencies are correlated with
degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes,
multiple sclerosis, skin afflictions, dry skin, pre-menstrual syndrome,
behavioural problems, poor wound healing, arthritis, glandular atrophy,
weakened immune functions, and sterility.”
Udo
Erasmus
Want
To Know More?
If you
are interested there is a great amount of literature available about EFAs
and their health benefits, but the 'fats bible' is by Udo
Erasmus 'Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill,' Alive Books; Vancouver,
Canada, 1993. ISBN 0-920470-38-6.
Another article on the importance of maintaining the correct
balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFAs can be found at
Essential fatty acid article, although it is rather technical it does
have a comprehensive list of references.
Graham White B.Sc. (Herb. Med.), MNIMH.
Medical Herbalist
Bishop's Stortford & Napiers Herbal Health Care, Cambridge |
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