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What are omega 6’s and 3’s
• There are two major classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) -- the omega-3 and the omega-6 fatty acids -- distinguished by their chemical structure.
• Regulate fundamental physiological processes such as cell division and growth, blood clotting, muscle activity, secretion of digestive juices and hormones, and movement of substances like calcium into and out of cells.
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Role of Essential Fatty Acids in Nutrigenomics
Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratios
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Natural Sources of Omega 3
• Good sources of EPA and DHA are fish (both finfish and shellfish and their oils and eggs) and organ meats.
• Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
• Spinach, kidney beans
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Why Avoid Excess Omega 6?
• Heart Attacks
• Stroke
• Thrombosis
• Arrhythmia
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Menstrual Cramps
• Headaches
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Omega-6 (Plant Oil)
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Omega-6 (Plant Oil)
• Foods that are not easily balanced by TSFO (Triple Strength Fish Oil)– Vegetable, Nut, and Seed Oils – Chicken– Turkey– Farm Raised Fish– Chips
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Omega-6 (Plant Oil)
• Foods that are not easily balanced by TSFO (Triple Strength Fish Oil)– Avocado– Hummus (Chickpeas and Tahini)– Flax– Soy– Nuts– Seeds
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Omega-6 (Plant Oil)
• Grains considered safe for gluten but problematic for plant oil:– Quinoa– Millet– Soy– Corn seeds and nuts– Amaranth
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Triple Strength Fish Oil
• Used to help decrease monocyte count or RBC Distribution
• Used to restore omega 3’s
• **Not all fish oil is created equal**
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Purchasing Considerations-TSFO
Total mg/capsuleTotal Omega 3’s
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Not as effective fish oil
Total mg/capsule
Total Omega 3’s
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Not as effective fish oil
Total mg/capsule
Total Omega 3’s
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Labs that may indicate omega 3 and 6 imbalance
• Monocyte count– 0-7% normal range– If higher than 6%, indication of too much plant
oil
• RBC Distrubution– 11.6-14.8 normal range– If higher than normal, indication of too much
plant oil
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KIM-2
• Developed by NIH
• Uses research information from USDA Nutrient Database
• FREE
• http://efaeducation.nih.gov/sig/kim.html
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KIM-2
• Tool to calculate Omega-6’s and Omega-3’s in food
• Tool frequently used in NutriGenomics Program
• Does Not recognize GLUTEN or LATEX as a problem
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Comparison of Omega 6’s and 3’s in Food
Food Omega 6 (mg) Omega 3 (mg)Walnuts, 1 oz 9376 569
Instant Oatmeal, 1 packet
690 36
Roasted Chicken, 1 cup
2072 196
Porterhouse Steak,
6 oz
561 68
Broccoli, 1 cup 33 114
Spinach, 1 cup 7 35
Wild Atlantic Salmon, 6 oz
746 3572
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