Good morning Paul, OTOTOT
I do find this discussion on fatty acids most stimulating and also very important to me and also I am sure to many others. You know, society puts so much emphasis lately on avoiding fats, that we almost forget that they do, in fact, have some very important nutritional functioning for us. Thanks for reminding me about that.
You are right about our bodies being able to make linolenic acid, (omega-3) and our bodies can convert some linolenic acid to its active derivatives, (EPA and DHA ) but the process in the human body is not as efficent as in fish or some other animals. It has been found that it may be necessary to eat seafood to obtain these fatty acids.
EPA and DHA make up a large proportion of the communicating membranes of the brain, are needed for normal brain development, are active in the rods and cones of the retina of the eye. In rats the concentration of products of linolenic acid diminsih with age, leading researchers to wonder if age-related vision changes might be partly due to failure to maintain omega -3 fatty acids in the retina. Omega -3 fatty acids also play roles in male reproductive tissue, skin integrity and in the body's inflammatory response.
I guess the best thing to do is what Sonny said, moderation. Also to include soy oil, canola oil ( also good source of omega-3), olive oil and some high omega- 3 fish (like Salmon) in our diets.
I also saw recently that Olive oil contains pytochemicals-(plant compunds that seem to protect against heart disease and cancer).
I hope that you are having a great day. GO INTEL.
Health and Prosperity to you,
Margaret
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