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The Great Need for Omega-3 Polyunsaturates for Rosacea and Ocular Rosacea

Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to be beneficial in some individuals with the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis, leading to reduced itching and erythema. When Omega-3 fatty acids were combined with other medical treatments, most people responded favorably. In fact, the presence of Omega-3's appears to offset the negative side effects of some of the other medications commonly used to treat psoriasis. Research is underway to see if Omega-3 fatty acids can be used with other medications to relieve this distressing condition without any uncomfortable or unsafe side effects. In atopic, or allergic, eczema there is an excessive reaction by the immune system producing inflamed, irritated, and sore skin. People suffering from eczema often have low levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and altered essential fatty acid metabolism. Eczema sufferers are also more prone to developing allergies and inflammation. Consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids can be most beneficial in reducing the inflammation from rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.

The best source of obtaining the Omega-3 polyunsatures is from fish by an average of two to three servings per week of 5 to 6 ounces for each serving which would be 10 to 18 ounces per week. Two to three meals with fish leaves the other 18 or 19 meals for other foods if we think of the average person consuming 3 meals per day for seven days per week. Fresh or frozen fish is the best way to gain Omega-3's, but as some people do not like fish nor have the availability, supplements can be used. Surveys suggest that most of us are obtaining only about 10 per cent of what they need for optimal health. By putting optimal amounts of these Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, you can ensure greater health and longevity and increase the potential of significantly lowering your health care costs while improving the brain functions.

Omega-3 DHA is a major component of the brain. The brain is made up of 60% fat (predominantly DHA). The brain needs more of these Omega-3 fatty acids than any other organ in the body. Omega-3 DHA helps to control the transfer of messages throughout the brain and small studies have found people with a high intake of Omega-3 DHA often report stable moods, yet the results are inconclusive and more research is required.

We should make a change in the diet from a predominance of Omega-6 fatty acids to Omega-3 fatty acids to help the inflammation around the eye and to increase ocular hydration. So, it's a good idea for patients to either consider using dietary supplements that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids or to increase the component of their diet that includes fish oil, and those things will help to decrease eye inflammation.

To limit rosacea, eczema & psoriasis, omega-3 fatty acids are most helpful in reducing inflammation and maintaining nutrients in the body cells of the skin and eye while being an essential in producing prostaglandings that stimulate contraction of the blood vessels instead of dialation or swelling of the blood vessels.

Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to break down cholesterol in the lining of blood vessels, as well as serving as a solvent for saturated fats in the diet. Fat metabolism is as important, if not more critical, than our body's metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates as evidenced by the drastic rise in fat-related degenerative diseases, such as vascular disease and strokes. The end result is less cholesterol in the body and blood stream, and a reduced likelihood of cholesterol/heart disease complications in the future.

The Omega-3's stimulate the metabolism by attracting oxygen to cells, supporting energy production, weight loss, and endurance. And you did NOTE the attraction of oxygen cells which helps reduce rosacea, cancer, and almost all types of sickness as the body without a plentiful supply of oxygen is usually more prone to sickness or metobolic acidosis. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower appetite and reduce cravings. Inside the body, essential fats assist in turning up the metabolism, enabling cells to burn fat faster. This helps you become trim and firm. While technically classified as a fat, Omega-3 fatty acids are actually an anti-fat.

The Omega-3 EFA's are also involved in cellular physiology, including:

• regulating pressure in the eye, joints, and blood vessels, and mediating immune response
• being primary constituents of cell membranes
• regulating the rate of cell division (mitosis)
• maintaining the fluidity and rigidity of cellular membranes
• regulating the inflow and outflow of substances to and from cells
• transporting oxygen from red blood cells to all body tissues
• maintaining proper kidney function and fluid balance
• keeping saturated fats mobile in the blood stream
• preventing blood cells from clumping together (blood clots and atherosclerotic plaque that can be a cause of heart attack and stroke)
• mediating the release of inflammatory substances from cells that may trigger allergic conditions
• regulating nerve transmission and communication
• natural hormone synthesis
• regulation and response to pain, inflammation and swelling
• direction of endocrine hormones to their target cells
• regulation of smooth muscle and autonomic reflexes
• serving as the primary energy source for the heart muscles
• the stimulation of natural steroid production

Insulin Resistance and Eye sight

Most often the wrong kinds of fats such as saturated fats, and hydrogenated oils, have been proven to cause insulin insensitivity, or rather, insulin resistance, the cells inability to allow blood sugar to enter the cell. Specifically, the excess consumption of saturated fat and hydrogenated fats and oils contribute to insulin insensitivity. Diabetics must lower their intake of their saturated fats and hydrogenated oils and likewise all of those that are overweight and suffer from high blood pressure or insulin resistance.

By consuming more Omega-3 essential fatty acids along with improved dietary and lifestyle changes, many Type 2 diabetics have rid themselves of all diabetic medications. And, Type I diabetics have been able to accomplish reduced dosages of injected insulin, which is of great importance, as injected insulin has been implicated as contributing to cardiovascular disease.

It has been discovered that diabetics not only possess a malfunction of sugar metabolism, but a malfunction of fat metabolism as well. Largely ignored, this condition is of critical importance because the majority of diabetic complications, degenerative state of the nervous system, disorders of the retina (which can lead to blindness), impotence, heart disease, and stroke - are a result of faulty fatty acid metabolism, coupled with chronic high sugar in the blood. Also, an Australian study has made a link between diet and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study of more than 3,500 people aged 49 and above showed that more frequent consumption of Omega Fatty Acids appeared to protect against late, or advanced, AMD. People with a high cholesterol intake were significantly more likely to develop AMD, whereas a high intake of Omega Fatty Acids was associated with a lessened likelihood of AMD.

How much Omega-3 do you need?

A small amount of Omega-3's can make a big difference in rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and coronary risks while improving overall body, skin and eye health. Current medical thinking is that around 400 mg a day is enough to reduce risk quite substantially. You can get it by eating oil-rich fish such as salmon and herring. Other good sources would be from tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout. Note: 300 MG g = 10.5821 oz - 400 mg g = 14.1095 oz - 500 MG g = 17.6369 oz so think of the size of your body and vary accordingly to size and enjoyment.

Or by simply taking one or more concentrated fish oil capsules a day as some people do not like fish or have an available supply therefore, they may use 0mega-3 supplemental capsules on a daily basis. Please follow the recommendation by the manufacturer from a reputable supplier as we can not make better recommendations.

Other sources of Omega-3's are from vegetable products such as flax seed oil, walnuts, rape seed oil and tofu (and of course follow the recommendations of the manufacturer). And vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale, dark salad leaves, cabbage, brussels sprouts, & parsley are good sources of Omega-3.