OMEGA 3 - EPA +

The omega 3 fatty acids are the question of the moment. However, few are the products that satisfy the quality and efficiency criteria one could expect.

It has been clinically proven that a substantial intake of essential fatty acids of the omega 3 type perceptibly helps in case of depression and helps to stabilize the mood. In particular, due to the presence of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which is one of the components of omega 3 along with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

60 % of the brain mass is made of fatty acids. Among them, the omega 3, who in addition to their benefits for the heart, the joints, the skin, etc, are internal components essential for the brain cell membranes. As a matter of fact, they are namely involved in neurotransmission and the receptive brain functions.

We all have an emotional brain and a cognitive brain, the areas of which are separately distributed inside the organ. Now, facing and managing emotional stress requires a particular good balance between omega 3 and omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Many studies have indeed shown that, in cases of schizophrenia or depression, the levels of omega 3 polyunsaturated acids in the brain cells are abnormally low, whereas the AA (arachidonic acid) levels derived from omega 6 are too high.

The use of omega 3 in cases of depression, schizophrenia or simply emotional unbalance is thus crucial. But, so that the emotional areas of the brain can function correctly, they must be provided an EPA complement, which is indeed the natural component of omega 3 that inhibits the production of arachidonic acid.

However, in order not to reduce the production of arachidonic acid (AA) for too long, it is advised to return to using omega 3, the EPA and DHA contents of which match the one found naturally (about 3 to 2).