Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Omega 3 contribution in improving digestive health


For healthy functioning of the body, it is important to have a healthy digestive system. But our human body has certain limitations. There are essential fatty acids required to improve the digestive system of our body which unfortunately is not produced by the body itself, it has to be procured from external sources. As the name suggests, these fatty acids are essential and a need of our body which should not be ignored. After all, health is wealth.

Omega 3 essential fatty acids have so far been the most important discovery by human scientists. It has been identified that Omega3 fatty acids are indispensible for our cell membranes. They are responsible in maintaining the fluidity, proper shape and the smoothness of the cell membranes. The DHAs (docosahexaenoic) and EPAs (eocosapanteanoic) present in the Omega3 fatty acids play a very important role in almost all the functions of the human body including the digestion. Only proper digestion can help in proper distribution of energy vital for the functioning of the body. The digestive tract or the area is exposed to harmful elements and needs continuous repair and the replacement of the cell membranes including a protection coating against damage. The Omega3 fatty acids help in protecting and preventing these tract cells from harm caused by toxins present in the body. It helps in reduction and prevention of inflammation. EPA and DHA deficiency is also a cause of inflammation besides digestive tract disorder.

The omega3 fatty acids have also a pivotal role to play in the supply of bacteria healthy for the digestion and other probiotics that improves digestive health and builds the overall immune system of the body. The probiotics released helps in keeping a check in the number of bad bacteria like fungi and yeast in the body along with producing vital vitamins and other important nutrients. The omega3 fatty acids being carriers of EPA and DHA, helps in reducing the risk of colon cancer. The source from which our body procures these fatty acids is our food. Hence, if our dietary habits are improper then we cannot expect a good health. Good health is the key to good life and inclusion of Omega3 fatty acids help in building strong immunity system.

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