Sunday, April 09, 2017

How much good fat is good? For kids, dosage should be according to weight

Omega-3 fatty acids that occur naturally in foods such as salmon, walnuts and soybeans lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in children.

Body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children may get from consuming “good” fats, a new research suggests.
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids that occur naturally in foods such as salmon, walnuts and soybeans has shown to lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in children eight to 15 years old.

However, parents looking to feed their children more of these foods should be mindful that as they gain weight they’ll need more of these to make a difference, said lead author Lisa Christian, associate professor at the Ohio State University in the US.

Given fluctuations in BMI percentile measures as children grow, it would seem to make the most sense to base dosing on weight alone, Christian said.

In the study, that appeared in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers compared fatty acid uptake after kids took a supplement to both overall body weight and body-mass index (BMI).

The findings showed that more a child weighed or higher the BMI category, the lower was the levels of Omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in their bloodstream.

“Weight, rather than age, may be more meaningful when determining recommended doses. The difference in size between a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old can be quite significant,” Christian said.

The study highlights the need for parents to ensure their kids get an appropriate amount of omega-3 fatty acids and also highlights the need for weight-appropriate dosing of supplements and medications.

“While this study just looked at fatty acid supplements, it’s important to recognise that weight differences could factor into how children and adults respond to many types of medications,” Christian noted.

 Sources pf Omega 3 fatty acids
1) flax seed oil  12059 mg
2) salmon fish oil  7828 mg
3) dried chia seeds   7164 mg
4) cod liver fish oil 4375 mg

5) dried butternuts 2850 mg 
6) fresh basil   2747 mg
7) dried oregano  2732 mg
8) ground clove  2649 mg
9) mollusks  1977 mg
10) alfalfa seeds  1522 mg


total Omega 3 fatty acids per 200 calorie serving

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Top 5 Home Remedies for Arthritis

Hot And cold compress

These 2 work by stimulating your body's healing process.Heat stimulates blood circulation and helps to reduce muscle spasm, also reduce the sensation of pain.Cold compress reduces the swelling by constricting the blood vessels. They help to numb the deep pain.

Hot compress can be done by using a towel dampened in hot water, cold compress by using ice pack.  This will help reduce pain and inflammation, by using the compress alternately. the compress each one can be used at the most for 10 minutes, hot followed by cold.

Epsom Salt

Sulfate magnesium one of the components of epsom salt helps to prevent blood clots and hardening of  arthritis, thus reducing pain and inflammation.
A cup of epsom salt bath helps to relieve pain and muscle soreness.

Flaxseed oil

this oil is a natural remedy to relieve arthritis pain, as it is loaded with alpha-linoleic acid, flaxseed contains omega 3 fatty acids that reduces inflammation. Flaxseed compress can be made by mixing flaxseed flour with hot water, then using a cloth to keep on the affected joint.
By using flax seed oil in salads, it helps to ease joint stiffness and reduce arthritis symptoms, Rheumatoid arthritis also responds well to flax seed oil.

Alfalfa seeds
these seeds are the best supplement to relieve arthritis pain, as they contain fatty oil, and is best used in making tea, by adding just a few alfalfa seeds to boiling water. Drink this tea 3 times a day to get good relief. Also alfalfa capsules give the same effect.

Cod liver oil
this is a natural supplement as it cuts off symptoms of arthritis without any side-effects. This contains high levels of vitamins and omega 3 fats. It contains anti- inflammatory properties to fight arthritis.

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Alfalfa Seeds

These are best taken as sprouts. These are useful in liver diseases, detoxification of blood, anemia, ulcers, colitis, arthritis & fluid retention. they're very useful in reducing blood cholesterol & blood sugar levels. they're also known to be useful in cancer prevention & have anti-fungal properties.

Never eat alfalfa seeds without sprouting, as they contain high levels of the toxic amino acid ( canavanine). Long time consumption of these seeds, can result in impaired functioning of the platelets & white blood cells. 
pregnant & nursing women should consult their physicians before using them.

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