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Light up your brain with OMEGA-3!

It’s now well established that depression is linked to inflammatory conditions and taking high doses (up to 2 500mg daily) of Omega 3 fish oil as a supplement (especially in a EPA: DHA ratio of  6:1 or more – see a previous blog about this) is an excellent way to reduce inflammation and therefore help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. FATS FUEL YOUR BRAIN But did you know your brain is 60% fat and that brain tissue is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in the membranes of three different types of brain cells?  So it’s not surprising that omega-3 is necessary for the proper growth, development and function of brain tissue and for optimal brain health in general. In fact Omega-3 has a great effect on your overall brain health – EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) keep the dopamine levels in your brain optimised, increase neuronal growth in the frontal cortex of your brain and increase cerebral blood circulation. DHA makes up a large portion of the gray matter of the brain, and our nerve cells – especially the connections that they make (the synapses) – need to be rich in omega-3. Think of omega-3 as a high quality engine fuel for your brain! STAYING BRIGHT Research also suggests that omega-3, particularly that sourced from fish oil, can help with slowing down age-related brain atrophy.  A significant amount of scientific evidence suggests a strong connection between consumption of fish that is rich in omega 3 and healthy, cognitive function. Low concentrations of EPA and DHA have been shown to accelerate cognitive decline.  And a lack of dietary omega-3 affects brain function and is associated with cognitive and emotional disorders. A Danish research team compared the diets of 5386 healthy older people and found that the more fish an individual consumed, the likely they were able to maintain high-performance memory into old age! MOOD FOOD A study by Sarah M. Conklin, PhD, of Pittsburgh showed that in healthy adults of average age 45 years, low levels of either EPA or DHA predicted high degrees of angry feelings and outbursts. “We were able to show that individuals who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids in their diets had more gray matter volume in areas of the brain important for regulating mood,” Dr. Conklin explains. “These results suggest that these specific fats may confer a protective effect against depression and other mood-related problems.”  (http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2007/10/report_depression/Page-01) There is no doubt that supplementing our diets with omega-3 results in positive outcomes for other mental health disorders, such as impaired cognition and perhaps even Alzheimer’s disease. HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER Good quantities of omega-3 can be found in flaxseed, chia and hemp seeds, but the most beneficial form of omega-3 — DHA and EPA, which are essential to fighting and preventing both physical and mental disease — can be found in high quality fish oil from anchovies and sardines which are low in toxins and heavy metals as they are sourced from the deep clean waters of the South Pacific. OMEGA-UP™ has helped me maintain a balanced life. I use it every day and would recommend it to anyone living a modern, busy life. OMEGA-UP™ increases my vitality and sense of well being. It’s definitely a mood upper of note. M. van Straaten, Cape Town   30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. OMEGA-UP™ June 27, 2017 Previous PostNext Post

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How to get your ‘up’ back

Flat low mood, slowed down thinking, avoidance of social situations,  a negatively altered perception of reality. The Mayo Clinic defines depression as “a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.” This debilitating condition affects your whole being — how you behave, think and feel — and leads inevitably to emotional and physical problems. Depressed individuals struggle with completing day-to-day tasks, feeling as if life has lost all meaning. INFLAMMATION & DEPRESSION ARE LINKED Numerous studies have show that inflammation is a major contributor to a number of health problems and can have a profound effect on your mental well-being too.  As a result, depression is increasingly recognized as a problem rooted in chronic inflammation. OMEGA-UP™ contains high concentrations of EPA (a 20-carbon essential fatty acid building block), which is a vital component of anti-inflammatory hormones in the body called eicosanoids.  Eicosanoids or “master hormones” are produced by every cell in the body and control everything from the immune system to the brain, heart and reproductive system. EPA helps the body synthesise eicosanoid hormones which help to reduce inflammation, and therefore offer a natural solution for fighting depression. HOW MUCH EPA IS EFFECTIVE? There are 3 types of Omega 3 fatty acids:  DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and ALA (Alpha-linolenic Acid). Clinical studies show that EPA is effective against depression when taken in high doses, specifically in a ratio of at least 6 times more EPA than DHA. OMEGA-UP™ boasts a 7:1 EPA:DHA ratio, offering the ultimate formula for feeling up!  EPA has shown to be equally as effective as antidepressants and a combination of EPA plus an anti-depressant doubles the therapeutic effect!  OMEGA-UP™ is a Triple Strength Omega-3 EPA containing three times more EPA than ordinary fish oil / fish oil capsules. ANIMAL VS PLANT-BASED OMEGA 3 What is the difference between animal and plant-based omega 3?  Animal-based omega-3 is a potent, all-natural anti-inflammatory. While many nuts contain omega-3 (with the exception of pecans, which are very low in omega-3 and omega-6), your body cannot always efficiently convert the ALA in plants to the EPA and DHA found in marine animals such as fatty fish and krill. MORE REASONS TO OPT FOR OMEGA-UP™ OMEGA-UP™ is sustainably sourced from anchovies and sardines (which are low in toxins and heavy metals) from the deep clean waters of the South Pacific. It is then molecularly distilled to further remove heavy metals and toxins and has no fishy aftertaste. I am so impressed with OMEGA-UP™. My daughter recommended that I try OMEGA-UP™ as I was experiencing mild depression and had been feeling this for quite a while. I wasn’t convinced that omega-3 EPA would lift my spirits as I had been taking good quality omega-3’s for a few years and did not think your product would be very different. I started using OMEGA-UP and after a few weeks I was feeling on top of the world but I still wasn’t convinced that this was the effects of using EPA until I ran out and the heaviness started returning. I started taking OMEGA-UP again and in no time I started noticing the difference in my feelings of well-being and general happiness. I am now completely convinced of the importance of your product’s 7:1 EPA to DHA ratio!Rosie S, Port Elizabeth [Photo credit: lesly-b-juarez via Unsplash] 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. OMEGA-UP™ April 20, 2017 Previous PostNext Post

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We all know that serotonin is the feel-good neurotransmitter. (It’s not a hormone by the way, contrary to what many people believe.) But did you know that 95% of the body’s serotonin supply is to be found in our bowels? There’s been considerable research linking gut health and depression so it makes a lot of sense that when our digestive system is compromised by conditions such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it can adversely affect our emotional health.