Fatty acids

2023 May
Costa del Sol, S.L.
Newsletter
Fatty acids
Anni Dahms,
Owner of the retail chain
ANNI’s VITAL SHOP.
Nurse- & Health specialist,
Biopath and Nutritional
Adviser.
anni@annivitalshop.com
First, we heard about beneficial
Omega-3 fatty acids, then came
Omega-6, the next number was
Omega-9, and the latest one
that is widely talked about is
Omega-7. The numbers refer
to the last position of the
double bond in the molecule.
The placement of the bonds
affects how these fatty acids
are absorbed and used in our
body. We have also started to
embrace saturated fats like butter
and coconut oil, which have
been banned as unhealthy for
many years.
With this article, I venture into the jungle
of fats. I describe it as a jungle because
experts often change their opinions on
fats. However, there is one certain thing
about fats, and that is that we all need
them, and they need to be of good quality.
We talk about fats like never before.
Some people do everything to avoid
them, while others do everything they
can to acquire sufficient knowledge and
eat enough good fats.
If you want to maintain good health,
have good energy, avoid wrinkles as
much as possible in a natural way, support
your brain, which is 60% fat, it is
essential that you ensure that you get
enough good fats. Fat is essential to life,
and we need fat to stay healthy. Fat helps
to transport the fat-soluble vitamins A-D-
K-E around the body. Healthy fats are
necessary for a good immune system.
Each of our trillions of cells is surrounded
by a membrane consisting of fat and cannot
function satisfactorily without good
quality fat.
Essential fatty acids
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Essential fatty acids refer to fats that are
vital to us and our daily life and wellbeing.
We cannot produce them in our
bodies but must have them supplied
from outside because the body cannot
do without them. Omega-3 and 6 are
examples of these.
A lack of essential fatty acids can contribute
to a range of disorders such as
cardiovascular diseases, skin problems,
poor wound healing, arthritis and mental
imbalance..
From birth, we are accustomed to fats.
Breast milk contains a large amount of
cholesterol, and more than 50% of the
calories in breast milk come from the fat
in the milk. So we have received plenty of
fat with breast milk.
It is essential that children who are growing
receive sufficient good fats, both
with regard to the development of their
brains but also for their growth and psyche
in general. If you have children, you
should be aware that they need more
fats than adults, provided that they are
of good quality.

Fatty acids
Classification of fats
There are three different types of fats.
SATURATED FAT
Comes mainly from meat, coconut oil,
dairy products, etc. Saturated fats are
solid at cool temperatures. They are quite
heat-stable and can tolerate higher temperatures
than other fats.
It is mainly the saturated fats that transport
our fat-soluble vitamins A-D-K-E
around the body where they are needed,
and they are also necessary for the
absorption of calcium and its entry into
our bones.
Saturated fat is found in butter, whipped
cream, fatty cheeses, and the fat on
steak. Coconut oil and palm oil are also
saturated fats. In recent years, coconut
oil has become known for its many beneficial
effects.
Butter and coconut oil are the oils that
best tolerate heating. So if you’re frying
your food, use these oils.
Saturated fat has been the most vilified
fat for many years and has been considered
to contribute to heart disease.
Recently, saturated fat has made a comeback
and become more popular again.
For all oils, the quality of the fats must be
of the highest standard. This is the same
for coconut oil, which comes in many
varieties, but your coconut oil should be
an organic virgin oil. In my opinion, it is
important that the saturated fat we consume
is organic, as toxins often accumulate
in fats. So, if you love the fat on your
steak, make sure it is organic.
MONOUNSATURATED FAT
Is more stable to heat, light, and oxygen.
We know olive oil as a monounsaturated
fatty acid, and it is therefore not as fragile
as those with high levels of polyunsaturated
fatty acids. I safely heat olive oil
when I need a cooking oil. Olive oil has a
balancing effect on cholesterol. Other
monounsaturated fats include rapeseed
oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, egg yolk, cashew
nuts and macadamia nuts.
POLYUNSATURATED FAT
Includes the essential fatty acids Omega-
3 and 6, which are considered a very
important part of the fat group. They
play a crucial role in building and function
of cells. They are fragile to heat, light,
and air and should never be heated. They
can be used for dressing, poured over
vegetables or added to your porridge.
Omega-3
Is mainly found in fatty fish, where those
who do not eat fish or those who do not
eat a lot of fish prefer to get it in capsule
form. Another form of Omega-3 oil is
Krill, which consists of oil from Krill - a
tiny, shrimp-like marine animal. Krill also
contains astaxanthin, which is an important
antioxidant. For vegans, we have an
Omega-3 oil extracted from the algae
Schizochytrium sp. from seaweed.
It is well known that a lack of Omega-3
can increase the risk of heart disease.

Omega-3 helps to prevent stroke, atherosclerosis,
blood clots and inhibit
cancer cells. Omega-3 generally has a
calming effect. Research on Omega-3
is ongoing, and studies on Alzheimer’s,
ADHD, among others, have been positive.
Flaxseed oil, walnut oil, hempseed oil,
seaweed, Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds
are also good sources of Omega-3 oil.
Be aware that flaxseed oil can be overdosed.
One tablespoon daily is usually
a good dosage. Overdosing is considered
to be more than three tablespoons
over an extended period.
Omega-6
Is found in borage oil, also called starflower
oil. Omega-6 contains the fatty
acid GLA. It is good for people with low
immunity, skin problems, sadness, and
low energy. Note that if you have asthma,
GLA can overstimulate. You can
also find Omega-6 in nuts, almonds,
sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, rapeseed
oil, and soybean oil. It can be a
good idea to consume Omega-3 and
6 together with Omega-7 for optimal
effect.
Omega-7
Is mainly obtained from sea buckthorn.
It is fantastic for our mucous membranes.
So if you have dry mucous
membranes, it is recommended that
you take a supplement of Omega-7.
Omega-7 is also anti-inflammatory
and is considered good for keeping
the pancreas healthy, and thus also
has a good effect on type 2 diabetes.
Experiments have been conducted on
rats where Omega-7 is believed to contribute
to weight loss and it was found
that the rats’ livers generally became
healthier. However, as far as I know, no
experiments have been conducted on
humans yet. Other foods containing
Omega-7 include macadamia nuts and
sesame seeds.
Omega-9
Can lower total cholesterol levels, promote
the body’s development of antioxidants,
and help reduce the development
of heart disease. You can get
Omega-9 from olive and rapeseed oil,
avocado, sunflower oil, walnuts, and
almonds.
Lecithin
Is a type of fat found in all of our
cells. It consists of both saturated and
unsaturated fatty acids, as well as copper,
magnesium, choline, inositol, and
calcium. Lecithin has a calming effect
and is essential for the brain and nervous
system. It also helps prevent kidney
and gallstone formation. Lecithin is
found in egg yolk, olives, grains, seeds,
and soybeans.
Trans Fatty Acids
Many people get almost half of their
calories from fat, but of the wrong kind
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that breaks down instead of building
up the body. We consume too many
unhealthy fats, cheap oils, and margarine.
In the past, we also consumed a
lot of trans fatty acids, which are considered
very unhealthy and contribute
to people developing blood clots in
the heart and other cardiovascular diseases.
Trans fatty acids are vegetable fats
that have undergone many chemical
processes to give the food that the
fat is put in a longer shelf life. The
price, however, is that it is the most
unhealthy type of fat for our health.
It is important to buy high-quality oils
or oil supplements. If you buy oil in
a bottle, the bottles should be dark.
Always buy organic virgin oils.

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