Why are these so important? And, why is my brother-in-law pestering me about them? It's possible that he's concerned about my pregnant wife and his nephew. It's also possible that he's trying to make me crazy. Well, let's see what I can find out from the quickest research source for lazy people, the internet and my friend wikipedia.
Wikipedia says the Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil and also to a lesser extent in fish meat, in general, may have positive effects on anything from arthitis, cholestrol, infant immune development, memory loss, depression. To put it lightly, we need these.
Omega 3 essential fatty acids and a primary source there of:
DHA , EPA, Fish oil
ALA - most vegetable oils
Omega 6 sources - nuts, whole grain, eggs and poultry.
Omega 6 included the 3 fatty acids plus more. There are also Omega 9 fatty acids but these can be produced by our body and don't need to be part of our diet.
This is a bit disjointed but the research cited at wikipedia also says that too much of these elements will have negative effects on your health. (Including but not limited to the elements that it has positive effects on)
In short and after doing five to ten minutes of reading....go back to the rule with Alcohol or things in general.....everything in moderation. Eat a wide variety of foods in small portions. Wow, how anti-american, I'm almost disappointed with myself!
My brother-in-law and my sister have told me this before but sometimes, as the juvenile that I am, I've got to find it out for myself. I hope they're as accomodating about receiving advice as they are at giving it.
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