Excessive dietary intake of Omega-6 fats and deficiency of Omega-3
fats has led to many a health hazard ...............
The abovesaid note underlined by the author of these websites has been also endorsed by a number of research studies, vide
<
http://www.bmj.com/press-releases/2013/02/04/study-raises-questions-about-dietary-fats-and-heart-disease-guidance>.
The abovesaid note underlined by the author of these websites has been also endorsed by a number of research studies, vide
( These establish the fact that certain edible oils including
safflower, sunflower and corn oils are HEART/HEALTH HAZARDOUS ). However this
call being unheeded, continues to be a voice in wilderness and the consumers'
health is at stake. The producers ( the conjurer ) and the health care providers
( the confederate ) are almost hand in glove in this misadventure.
اّس موج کی ماتم مین روتی هی بهنورکی آنکه --- دریا سی اًثًهی لیکن ساحل سی نه ثکرای
Bhatka hua rahi tu bhatka hua rahi main --- Manizil hai kahan teri aie llala-e-sahrai,
" Both of us have lost our way
You and I. Oh! Desert Red,
Where is your beginning and your end?
The eye of the whirl is full of sorrow,
Its wave was never to be found,
Surging from heart of the river
Unable to touch the shore.
Hamilton, Canada. Dated : 21/03/2009 A.D.
There is often a time lag between research activities and imparting knowledge and implementation of proper
A number of metabolic disorders (Hypertension, Diabetes, Atherosclerosis), auto- immune(Rheumatoid Arthritis) and
state, as against the saturated fats which are in either trans (bad for health ) form or in conjugation (cis
and trans fats joined together and good for kids). The unsaturated fats become trans-fats when hydrogenated
( e.g. Dalda and Vanaspati) or by their reuse when heated again. The dietary consumption of fried or junk foods
may also lead to accumulation of trans fats in the body. The trans-fats are opposed to Omega-3 fats and are
harmful. The ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fats- the Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) in our diet should be < 2-5:1.
Whereas at present this ratio in our diet is 15-30:1. Dietary intervention strategies in this regard are put
A BALANCED DIET should include EFA ( omega-3 and omeg- 6 fats ) in a proper ratio ( 1:2-5 ).To accomplish this goal, at least two FISH MEALS
To promote Cardio-Vascular and Sexual health and prevent/treat chronic disorders (Hypertension, Diabetes,
Children/pregnant women/lactating mothers/senior citizens to be given 3-4 soft-gels of Cod liver oil/seven seas
Omega-6 fats) 2 capsules daily.
FOODS to be AVOIDED/ sparingly used are: Jowar ( Soghum vulgare ), Rice, Coconut (both seeds/nuts
and oil), and Safflower, Corn and sunflower oils ( which are too rich in omega-6 fats ) ---- this evident from the table below.
Table . Content of n-6 LA ( omega 6 fat ) and n-3 α LNA ( omega-3 fat ) in commercially available edible oils.
| Safflower†: | 74.6/ | 0.0 |
| Sunflower†: | 65.7/ | 0.0 |
| Cottonseed: | 51.5/ | 0.0 |
| Corn: | 53.5/ | 0.2 |
| Soybean: | 50.3/ | 7.0 |
| Canola: | 18.6/ | 9.1 |
| Olive: | 9.8/ | 0.8 |
| Butter oil: | 2.3/ | 1.4 |
| Coconut: | 1.8/ | 0.0 |
n-6 LA=omega-6 linoleic acid; n-3 α LNA=omega-3 α linolenic acid. Fatty acid contents of oils vary to some extent by season, latitude, and other conditions.
*Food items labeled “vegetable oil” may contain one or more of the above oils.
†Varieties of safflower and sunflower oils with lower LA content are commercially available. ),
Green leafy vegetables, Carrots, Spinach, Tomato, French beans, Soyabeans, Walnuts, Pumpkin seeds,
Berries, Melons, other seasonal fruits, vegetables, Ragi (Eleusine Coracana), Oats and whole Wheat.
A lowered total fat intake ( 20-35% of the calories and saturated fat < 10% ) and increased intake of vegetables and freshly available fruits (including berries rich in anti-oxidants and w-3 fats ) are very likely to prevent Heart-Artery disease, Diabetes and Obesity. A morefocused diet regime e.g. inclusion of omega-3 fats in the diet ( unsaturated fat <10% with omeg- 6 fat to omega-3 fat ratio as < than 5:1 and lifestyle modification including physical activity/training is a must ).
UNDER-NUTRITION / MALNUTRITION may be multifactorial in
its origin (dietary, hereditary or metabolic)
and usually a number of nutrients are involved. Anemia due to iron and B complex
(e.g. Vitamin B12 and folic acid) deficiencies, protein/energy, calcium and potassium
deficiencies may occur together. Treatment of one deficiency alone may not be enough
and complicates the picture.
CO-EXISTENT infections, infestations with worms and chronic disorders may again mar or worsen the nutrient deficiency states. In a study in a cluster of urban population in Hyderabad
and usually a number of nutrients are involved. Anemia due to iron and B complex
(e.g. Vitamin B12 and folic acid) deficiencies, protein/energy, calcium and potassium
deficiencies may occur together. Treatment of one deficiency alone may not be enough
and complicates the picture.
CO-EXISTENT infections, infestations with worms and chronic disorders may again mar or worsen the nutrient deficiency states. In a study in a cluster of urban population in Hyderabad
conducted by the author of this website and his associates the
prevalence of Anemia by clinical assessment from pallor and by estimation of
hemo-globin concentration was found to be
25.7 and 80.5 % respectively along with the presence of
intestinal parasitic infestation (48.4%) and malaria infection (18.3%).
Vide <Relationship of Intestinal Parasitism, Malaria
and Under-Nutrition to
Prevalence of Anaemia in an Urban
Community by M.M.A.Khan et. al. The Journal of Communicable Diseases. vol. 22, June 1990 No 2, pp.
116-119>
. However the nutrient deficiency states (e.g. Anemia) may exist without
regard to co-morbidity states (e.g. Malaria).
At present in the news about its arsenic content RICE ( de-husked paddy )
is deficient in calcium, vitamin C and iron. The cooking practices wash away its
B complex vitamins ( specially Vit. B 1 or Thiamine. See also Allithamine and
Benfotiamine ) and still it continues to be the staple diet in A.P.accounting
for 80 % of total rice production in the country ( India ). Compared to wheat it
is poor in protein as well. Consumed as part of a staple diet and in bulk ( also
on account of satiety )prevents utilisation of most other essential nutrients ,
leading to PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION ( PEM ) specially in children.
(*1)Decreased polyunsaturated and increased saturated fatty acid concentration in spermatozoa from asthenozoospermic males as compared with normozoospermic males. Androlgia.2006 Aug;75(2):75-9. Sperm fatty acid composition in subfertile men. Epub 2006 Aug 8. Aksoy Y, et. al. (*2)Nutrient intake in an elderly population in southern France (POLANUT): deficiency in some vitamins, minerals and omega-3 PUFA. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2007, Jan;77(1):57-65. Carrier I, et al (*3)Regular egg consumption does not increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases. Med Sci Monit. 2007 Jan;13(1):CRI-8. Epub 2006 Dec 18. Qureshi AI, et al.
5. RC Oh et al; The fish in secondary prevention of Heart Disease; J Am Board Fam Med.2006;(5):459-467;
6. Rastogi Tanoja et al, Diet and risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in India. Am J Cl Nutrition, Vol.79,No 4,582-592-Apr 2004;
7. Barbara V Howard et al; Low Fat Dietary Pattern and Risk of Cardiovascular disease, Jama. 2006;295:655-666
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