Omega Fusion 3-6-9 - LifeSource Nutrition

Liquid Omega Fusion 3-6-9 is a delicious way to complement any diet with a complete and balanced source of natural Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are vital to good health and have been scientifically researched for their role in supporting cardiovascular health and a normal, healthy immune and inflammatory response. Each serving contains over 1500 milligrams of Omega 3, 880 milligrams of Omega 6 and over 1,000 milligrams of Omega 9. You'll love its natural orange cream flavor; plus its sugar and sodium free. Omega Fusion can be taken by the tablespoon or mixed into smoothies, yogurt or blended beverages to fortify your foods with optimal amounts of omega 3, 6 and 9 omega fatty acids.

The Omega 3 in this product is from pure fish oil that I harvested from cold water, Norwegian salmon and/or cod.

Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Omega-3 fatty acid contains the polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It is found in certain types of fatty fish such as anchovies, herring, salmon and mackerel. In 1976, Danish scientists H.O. Bang and J. Dyerberg studied the Eskimo diet and proved that a high fish diet, which is omega-3 fatty acids, can lower triglyceride levels in the blood and prevent the build up of plaque in the arteries.

Benefits of Omega-6 Fatty Acid

Omega-6 is another essential fatty acid. Omega-6 contains linoleic acid, and is found in vegetable oils (including oil-based salad dressings), nuts and seeds. Omega-6 contributes to good reproductive health and brain development.

Benefits of Omega-9 Fatty Acid

Omega-9 fatty acid is found in olive oil and other vegetable oils, avocados and nuts. It differs from Omega-3 and Omega-6, because the body can produce omega-9 naturally from omega-6 and 9 fatty acids. Omega-9 lowers cholesterol levels and strengthens the immune system.

Omega-3, 6 and 9 Deficiencies

Deficiency of omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids cause skin rashes, fatigue, a compromised immune system, infertility and other reproductive system problems. A 2002 study by the American Heart Association showed a link between Omega-3 consumption and cardiovascular disease reduction.

The Recommended Balance of Omega-3, 6 and 9

Ideally, your daily nutritional should contain two to four times more omega 6 than omega 3. But due to the large amount of oily and processed foods in the typical American diet, many people consume 14 to 25 times more omega 6 than omega 3. Consuming omega fatty acids in the wrong ratio may take away from their nutritional benefits. A 1999 study by the Workshop on the Essentiality of and Recommended Daily Intakes studied the importance of this ratio. Consumption of too much omega-6 combined with too little omega-3 is linked to inflammatory disorders such as arthritis and psoriasis.

Warning

Supplements should only be taken under the supervision of a health care provider. People with seizure disorders should not take certain omega-6 supplements, such as evening primrose oil. Pregnant women should not take borage seed oil, as it can be harmful to the fetus and bring on early labor.

What exactly is Omega-3 Fatty Acid?

Omega-3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid that plays an important role in brain function and may aid in the prevention of cardiovascular, disease. The American Heart Association recommends a diet in which fatty fish, like salmon, herring, sardines and tuna are consumed at least twice a week.

Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Research on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid have shown that it may be useful for supporting the following conditions.

Asthma
Diabetes
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Some Cancers
Skin Disorders

High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Attention Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Macular Degeneration
Digestive Difficulties

Grains
Spirulina
Brazil Nuts
Hempseed Oil
Mustard Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds

Chia Seed Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
Green Leafy Vegetables
Raw Walnuts & Walnut Oil
Flaxseeds or Flaxseed Oil

What is Omega-6 Fatty Acid?

Omega-6 fatty acid (Linoleic Acid) combined with omega-3 fatty acid produces many of the health benefits described above, but the trickiest part about playing the fatty acid game is that it is best to eat them in the right amounts.
You should be eating about twice as much omega-6 as omega-3, so that your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 2:1, but in today’s world of fast food, frozen entrees, and high calorie snacks, it is not uncommon for most people to actually be getting about 15 times more omega-6 than omega-3. The best sources of omega-6 are seeds, nuts and grains and green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, broccoli, and kale, and in certain raw vegetable oils. Care should be taken to use raw cold pressed vegetable oils because cooking destroys the benefits of the fatty acids.
Omega-6 fatty acids are also found naturally in:

Olive Oil
Wheatgerm
Grapeseeds
Pistachios
Sesame Oil
Hempseed Oil

Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Raw Nuts & Seeds

What is Omega-9 Fatty Acid?

Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids.
However, if you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet.
This fatty acid plays a role in preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Other benefits of omega 9 are that it reduces hardening of the arteries and improves immune function.
Omega-9 fatty acids are also found naturally in:

Avocados
Pecans
Cashews

Almonds
Hazelnuts
Pistachios

Macadamia Nuts
Chia Seed Oil
Olives & Olive Oil

What is EPA and DHA?

Within the body omega-3 fatty acids are converted to DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively). DHA and EPA are highly unsaturated fats that play very important roles in the vision development and brain function of infants.
One study found significantly lower amounts of EPA in the cells of patients who had attempted suicide, suggesting that omega-3 fatty acids may actually play a role in suicide prevention. A lack of DHA has been associated with Alzheimer disease, attention disorders, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis and other diseases. Blue green algae is a good source of EPA and DHA.