1. Balancing Omegas Workshop 3

2. What are omega 6’s and 3’s There are two major classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) -- the omega-3 and the omega-6 fatty acids -- distinguished by their chemical structure. Regulate fundamental physiological processes such as cell division and growth, blood clotting, muscle activity, secretion of digestive juices and hormones, and movement of substances like calcium into and out of cells.

3. Role of Essential Fatty Acids in Nutrigenomics Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratios

4. Natural Sources of Omega 3 Good sources of EPA and DHA are fish (both finfish and shellfish and their oils and eggs) and organ meats. Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts Spinach, kidney beans

5. Why Avoid Excess Omega 6? Heart Attacks Stroke Thrombosis Arrhythmia Arthritis Asthma Menstrual Cramps Headaches

6. Omega-6 (Plant Oil)

7. Foods that are not easily balanced by TSFO (Triple Strength Fish Oil) –Vegetable, Nut, and Seed Oils –Chicken –Turkey –Farm Raised Fish –Chips

8. Omega-6 (Plant Oil) Foods that are not easily balanced by TSFO (Triple Strength Fish Oil) –Avocado –Hummus (Chickpeas and Tahini) –Flax –Soy –Nuts –Seeds

10. Omega-6 (Plant Oil) Grains considered safe for gluten but problematic for plant oil: –Quinoa –Millet –Soy –Corn seeds and nuts –Amaranth

11. Triple Strength Fish Oil Used to help decrease monocyte count or RBC Distribution Used to restore omega 3’s **Not all fish oil is created equal**

12. Purchasing Considerations-TSFO Total mg/capsule Total Omega 3’s

13. Not as effective fish oil Total mg/capsule Total Omega 3’s

14. Not as effective fish oil Total mg/capsule Total Omega 3’s

15. Labs that may indicate omega 3 and 6 imbalance Monocyte count –0-7% normal range –If higher than 6%, indication of too much plant oil RBC Distrubution –11.6-14.8 normal range –If higher than normal, indication of too much plant oil

17. KIM-2 Developed by NIH Uses research information from USDA Nutrient Database FREE http://efaeducation.nih.gov/sig/kim.html

18. KIM-2 Tool to calculate Omega-6’s and Omega- 3’s in food Tool frequently used in NutriGenomics Program Does Not recognize GLUTEN or LATEX as a problem

19. Comparison of Omega 6’s and 3’s in Food FoodOmega 6 (mg)Omega 3 (mg) Walnuts, 1 oz9376569 Instant Oatmeal, 1 packet 69036 Roasted Chicken, 1 cup 2072196 Porterhouse Steak, 6 oz 56168 Broccoli, 1 cup33114 Spinach, 1 cup735 Wild Atlantic Salmon, 6 oz 7463572

22. Error since lack of Human conversion not known in 2004 Latex

23. Latex

24. Gluten 300% Protein Needed so affects Kidneys