Udo Erasmus, pioneer of essential fatty acids, EFA's, omega-3, omega fats, Udo's Choice, Udo's Oil, cold-pressed flax-seed oil, trans-fats, Trans Fatty acids


  SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS
DISTRIBUTION: TO FAMILY, MEDICAL AND LIFESTYLES EDITORS
LENGTH: 433 words
HEADLINE: Pregnant & Nursing Moms Need Proper Fat Intake to Combat Depression and Safeguard Infant Health, Says Ph.D. Author
DATELINE: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 24, 2001
   
 

An expert on dietary fats and oils says pregnant and nursing women must maintain diets rich in essential fatty acids to help avoid certain emotional and physical health problems for themselves and their babies.

Dr. Udo Erasmus, author of the book, "Fats that Heal Fats that Kill," says women with insufficient dietary intake of the essential fat Omega 3 are likely to experience depression, mood swings, and increased susceptibility to certain degenerative diseases. He also says babies of fat-deprived mothers are prone to be less alert and inquisitive.

"The developing fetus literally sucks essential fats out of the mother's body because these fats are so vital for its brain development," says Dr. Erasmus. "Research suggests this depletion of the mother's essential fats is a main reason why women get postpartum depression, and why more women than men suffer from depression, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalia," he says.

Dr. Erasmus says demands for the mother's essential fatty acids by the fetus and breastfed newborn can cause a reduction in the mother's brain size.

"A mother's brain, which is 60% fat, can literally shrink 3% each time she has a child unless she intakes essential fats sufficient for the needs of herself and her baby," he says.

"Mothers and mothers-to-be can easily supplement their diets with seed oils, which are the richest source of essential fats," says Dr. Erasmus.

Dr. Erasmus recommends one to two daily tablespoons of a "perfected" oil blend made from flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds. "Perfected" oils contain the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids in a ratio most optimum for human health.

"Women will see an elevation of mood, energy level, and overall health," he says.

The importance of the essential fatty acids to human health is discussed in Dr. Erasmus' book, "Fats that Heal Fats that Kill," available in health and book stores throughout North America, or by calling 800-446-2110.

Dr. Udo Erasmus, Ph.D Nutrition, MA Psychology, is an internationally known authority on fats and oils. He provides consulting services to the dietary supplement industry, and gives hundreds of lectures annually on the subjects of nutrition and human health.

SOURCE Dr. Udo Erasmus

CONTACT: Vicki Southard of Public Relations Group, 813-447-4992, for Dr. Udo Erasmus

URL: http://www.prnewswire.com

   
 

Copyright 1998 PR Newswire Association, Inc.
CONTACT: Vicki Southard, Public Relations Group, 813-447-4992
LOAD-DATE: September 25, 2001

Back To Top                           Back to PRESS RELEASES ARCHIVE

 
Click to send us an email!