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However, a recent television report on
Global's Health Matters supported by an advisory from Health
Canada warns Canadians not to eat more than one weekly serving
of certain fish to avoid toxic levels of mercury. "Seafood
contains dangerous pollutants, such as dioxins, PCBs, and
mercury, which can put a person's health at risk", claims
Udo Erasmus, Canada's foremost authority and expert on fats
and oils in human health.
"Canadians are becoming more health conscious and are aware
of the need for better nutrition and they understand the importance
essential fatty acids for health, energy, motherhood and brain
function. However most are generally unaware of the dangerous
toxins in seafood. Shellfish from inland waters and coastal
bottom fish (cod, halibut) consume industrial deposits, sewage,
and fish excrement in their diet and as a result become toxic.
As an example, fish oils can be contaminated with mercury
and organochlorines. Incorporating them into the human diet
has been cited as a cause for many outbreaks of gastroenteritis,
hepatitis epidemics, and typhoid fever. "Cold open water fish
are sources of omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3), docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) which alleviates
heart conditions and lowers triglyceride levels", states Erasmus.
"But if you're concerned about the effects of pesticides,
toxins and environmental pollution and their effects on health,
then organically grown seeds and nuts may be a safer option",
claims Erasmus.
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are most abundant in oils from
flax, sesame and sunflower and are the main structural component
of every cell membrane required by all tissues, glands and
organs of the body. EFA's are necessary for cell growth and
division, and regulate vital cell activity through their conversion
into hormone-like "eicosanoids". Their effects on our genes
and our cell-to cell signaling mechanisms are vital to the
human body.
As a result of increasing environmental concerns, Udo Erasmus
in cooperation with Flora Manufacturing and Distributing Ltd.
of Burnaby, BC have combined their efforts to provide alternatives
to fish oils and have embarked on extensive studies and research
in the area of EFA supplementation. To this end, Udo Erasmus
and Flora have developed an Oil Blend with an optimum ratio
of omega-3 to omega-6 (2:1) similar to that of fish oil.
The oil is pressed from organically grown seeds, and contains
non-GMO soy lecithin, which improves oil digestion along with
antioxidants to keep the oil fresh. The Oil Blend is low temperature
pressed, filtered and bottled under protection from heat,
light and oxygen. It is nitrogen flushed and packaged in amber
glass bottles and must be refrigerated for optimum freshness.
Although proponents of fish oil claim that most people need
to incorporate EPA and DHA into their diet, Erasmus points
out that the plant- based omega-3 and omega-6 EFA's can be converted
to EPA and DHA by the body. According to Erasmus the use of
omega-3 and omega-6 plant based essential fatty acids is sufficient
for all Canadian's needs.
"The plant based essential fatty acids are an excellent source
for increased health", says Erasmus. Seed oil omega-3 and omega-6
are more stable, less processed, better tasting and allow
the body better metabolic control for transforming omega-3 to
EPA and DHA. Author of the newly released Choosing the Right
Fats, and the groundbreaking books Fats and Oils and Fats
That Heal Fats That Kill, Erasmus' focus for over 20 years
has been to heighten public awareness of the potential risks
of the low fat, toxic diets. These diets, popularized over
the past 2 decades, are nutritionally deficient and lacking
in EFAs needed for optimal health.
About Flora Manufacturing and Distributing Ltd
Flora Manufacturing and Distributing Ltd. has been producing
top quality natural health care products in Canada since 1965,
gaining a reputation as an innovator and industry leader.
Now with offices and high-tech facilities throughout Canada
and the U.S., Flora provides products to more than 10,000
select health food stores across North America. VIEW ADDITIONAL
COMPANY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION: http://www.newswire.ca/cgi-bin/inquiry.cgi?OKEY=8360
To book Udo for Press Engagements: Jasmin TamDoo FloraHealth
Inc / Tel: (604) 436-6000 Ext.189 Fax: (604) 436-6060 / Email:
jasmin@florahealth.com
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