Yours fatfully

Fats are necessary to a certain extent and not something to be loathed. People with fat in alarming quantities should bear in mind that the term obesity is a cause of concern for them.If there is something that the body itself cannot produce on its own it’s the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, which fall in the category of essential fatty acids (EFA). Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids are better for health than mono unsaturated ones and interestingly the Omega 3 and Omega 6 are required for the production of Prostoglandins, which helps regulate blood clotting, body temperature, blood pressure, reproduction and immune function. Figuratively, western diets have an Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio of 1:10, but for purposes of nutrition the recommended ratio is 1:3 according to nutritionists, which means there is an over intake of Omega 6 variety. Though Omega 3 and Omega 6 contribute to the brain neurons, getting Omega 6 in excess is considered to prevent the body from the effective metabolism of Omega 3 fatty acids. A US study links a high intake of Omega 6 to the growth of Prostate cancer in men. Another UK survey conducted on pregnant women of 14,500 families who consumed less of Omega 3 and more of Omega 6 were found to have an increased risk of depression.