In my last article I was emphasizing on the importance of both vitamin D and vitamin F. These are fat soluble vitamins and require proper digestion and absorption. The vitamin D is an omega 3 fatty acid and the vitamin F is an omega 6 fatty acid. Both kinda of fat are critical for good health.
In the omega 3 fats we have the DHA and EPA fats. These are critical for the protection of our tissues, and due to so many fears of fat in the diet, are often extremely deficient.
The DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a primary element found in the brain and the nerves of the body. When missing, there is often times of mental distress. During the first three months of life, this is one of the most critical elements required for the development of the brain and nervous system.
DHA is extremely high in breast milk. Unfortunately here in America where fatty fish isn’t eaten as often as other countries, the DHA in American women’s breast milk is among the lowest in the world. Researchers found that children with ADHD and ADD were less often breast fed than children which were breast fed. Baby formulas are completely void of this nutrient.
When this low fat, no fat insanity was pushed in our country, DHA consumption plummeted, resulting in greater challenges in brain growth and development among the young. Because of this, over the years there’s been a decline in mental function, and increase in attention challenges among our kids.
Instead of addressing these challenges with the appropriate brain building and stabilizing nutrition, the pharmaceutical establishment has resorted to using Dexedrine, also known as Ritalin, which is actually speed. The mechanism which is used here is to wear out the brain and create a false sense of stability. Issues that can occur from taking this drug includes: numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet. Any sores or wounds on the fingers or toes. Heart attacks, strokes, and sudden deaths have happened in adults taking Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine tablets). Sudden deaths have also happened in children with some heart problems or heart defects.
In a 2016 PubMed article on DHA and Brain development this is what it said: “Since the endogenous formation of DHA seems to be relatively low, DHA intake may contribute to optimal conditions for brain development. We performed a narrative review on research on the associations between DHA levels and brain development and function throughout the lifespan. Data from cell and animal studies justify the indication of DHA in relation to brain function for neuronal cell growth and differentiation as well as in relation to neuronal signaling. Most data from human studies concern the contribution of DHA to optimal visual acuity development.”
The number of benefits of DHA are exhaustive. Unfortunately the consumption of good fats has been demonized by the food industry, and the alternatives to good nutrition have been minimized. If you expect the food industry to have your health in their best interests, think again. It’s all about convenience and the dollar.
EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid (not the environmental protection agency), is actually a systemic protection nutrient. This omega 3 fatty acid is excellent for reducing inflammation in the body. The combination of EPA and DHA are beneficial in reducing the LDL known as the bad cholesterol, and raising the HDL or good cholesterol, thus protecting the heart and cardiovascular system. Quite obviously, the use of the Ritalin and it’s potential cardiovascular damage is increased when the patient is already omega 3 fatty acid deficient.
As noted in the PubMed article above, visual acuity is affected in low levels of DHA. When I see little children with thick glasses it makes me wonder about the optic nerve development in the womb. If the mother was severely omega 3 deficient durning gestation, was the nerve development in the eyes impaired? We like to accuse genetics for this kind of damage but is this really the cause?
When advising expectant mothers on prenatal nutrition, the use of a good omega 3 supplement or the use of fatty fish in the diet is just one part of developing a healthy child. So many birth defects can be avoided if we just use common sense and eat a diet which delivers all the essential nutrients required for proper development.
Cod liver oil has the full omega fatty acid profile including the vitamin D if it’s not been pasteurized. If it has, chances are synthetic vitamin D has been added. Salmon oil is good for the DHA and EPA but no vitamin D. If DHA is the most needed of supplementation, as in cases of ADD and ADHD or dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, Tuna Omega oil from Standard Process is one of the richest sources, and is one of the cleanest of oils, without heavy metals seen in other oils.
Thankfully these amazing nutritional supports are available here. drjohnabriggs.com
In the omega 3 fats we have the DHA and EPA fats. These are critical for the protection of our tissues, and due to so many fears of fat in the diet, are often extremely deficient.
The DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a primary element found in the brain and the nerves of the body. When missing, there is often times of mental distress. During the first three months of life, this is one of the most critical elements required for the development of the brain and nervous system.
DHA is extremely high in breast milk. Unfortunately here in America where fatty fish isn’t eaten as often as other countries, the DHA in American women’s breast milk is among the lowest in the world. Researchers found that children with ADHD and ADD were less often breast fed than children which were breast fed. Baby formulas are completely void of this nutrient.
When this low fat, no fat insanity was pushed in our country, DHA consumption plummeted, resulting in greater challenges in brain growth and development among the young. Because of this, over the years there’s been a decline in mental function, and increase in attention challenges among our kids.
Instead of addressing these challenges with the appropriate brain building and stabilizing nutrition, the pharmaceutical establishment has resorted to using Dexedrine, also known as Ritalin, which is actually speed. The mechanism which is used here is to wear out the brain and create a false sense of stability. Issues that can occur from taking this drug includes: numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet. Any sores or wounds on the fingers or toes. Heart attacks, strokes, and sudden deaths have happened in adults taking Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine tablets). Sudden deaths have also happened in children with some heart problems or heart defects.
In a 2016 PubMed article on DHA and Brain development this is what it said: “Since the endogenous formation of DHA seems to be relatively low, DHA intake may contribute to optimal conditions for brain development. We performed a narrative review on research on the associations between DHA levels and brain development and function throughout the lifespan. Data from cell and animal studies justify the indication of DHA in relation to brain function for neuronal cell growth and differentiation as well as in relation to neuronal signaling. Most data from human studies concern the contribution of DHA to optimal visual acuity development.”
The number of benefits of DHA are exhaustive. Unfortunately the consumption of good fats has been demonized by the food industry, and the alternatives to good nutrition have been minimized. If you expect the food industry to have your health in their best interests, think again. It’s all about convenience and the dollar.
EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid (not the environmental protection agency), is actually a systemic protection nutrient. This omega 3 fatty acid is excellent for reducing inflammation in the body. The combination of EPA and DHA are beneficial in reducing the LDL known as the bad cholesterol, and raising the HDL or good cholesterol, thus protecting the heart and cardiovascular system. Quite obviously, the use of the Ritalin and it’s potential cardiovascular damage is increased when the patient is already omega 3 fatty acid deficient.
As noted in the PubMed article above, visual acuity is affected in low levels of DHA. When I see little children with thick glasses it makes me wonder about the optic nerve development in the womb. If the mother was severely omega 3 deficient durning gestation, was the nerve development in the eyes impaired? We like to accuse genetics for this kind of damage but is this really the cause?
When advising expectant mothers on prenatal nutrition, the use of a good omega 3 supplement or the use of fatty fish in the diet is just one part of developing a healthy child. So many birth defects can be avoided if we just use common sense and eat a diet which delivers all the essential nutrients required for proper development.
Cod liver oil has the full omega fatty acid profile including the vitamin D if it’s not been pasteurized. If it has, chances are synthetic vitamin D has been added. Salmon oil is good for the DHA and EPA but no vitamin D. If DHA is the most needed of supplementation, as in cases of ADD and ADHD or dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, Tuna Omega oil from Standard Process is one of the richest sources, and is one of the cleanest of oils, without heavy metals seen in other oils.
Thankfully these amazing nutritional supports are available here. drjohnabriggs.com
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