Hormone Component: The Mac Sex Hormone Protocol
Omega 3s
The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. which are abundant in certain fish oils, have long been known to assist with weight loss and hormonal imbalance.
Remember that inflammation the primary hormonal disruptor.
Omega 3s are a wonderful anti-inflammatory.
In the 1950s, it was common to see the children line up and take a spoonful of cod liver oil.
In the 1980s, we learned that Eskimos had incredible coronary health due to their fish-rich diets.
And in 2009, a study published in the Menopause Journal suggested that omega-3 helped reduce the frequency of hot flushes in menopausal women.
When I was traveling around Europe I ran into a doctor.
We were discussing low dose aspirin use for heart health.
He laughed and said that in Europe they used Fish oils.
He could not fathom why we used low dose baby aspirin when omega 3s did such a better job.
Once I did my research I found that the rest of the world knew so much more than we Americans when it comes to natural healthcare.
One of the reasons we resist Omega 3s is because it is a fat.
we have been taught to avoid fats.
We wrongly believe that consuming fat will make us overweight.
Remember sugar makes you fat!
Fat doesn’t make us fat!.
Research has confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids have an excellent effect on chronic diseases, such as:
- Cancer,
- Heart Disease
- Strokes
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s
- Hormonal Disruption\
- Obesity
The reason we need to be concerned about Omega 3s is that our bodies cannot produce essential fatty acids,
That’s why they are called essential.
You have to supply our bodies with Essential Fatty Acids through our diets.
There are 3 types of Essential Fatty Acids.
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9.
We easily supply our bodies with Omega 6s and 9s through “the Great American Diet.”
Omega-3s are the most important of the three, due to its anti-inflammatory effect.
Omega-3 is usually lacking in our diets.
Omega-3 can greatly help women during menopause and men in andropause.
Menopause and Andropause cause higher than normal triglycerides.
This exposes men and women to an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Omega-3 offers a triglyceride-lowering effect.
Because of this many of my colleagues recommend hormonally challenged men and women to take a minimum of 1000 mg/day.
Omega 3s will also help with pain and stiffness caused by menopausal and andropausal arthritis.
I prefer to take Omega-3s instead of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Women in perimenopause usually experience strong menstrual pain and cramping.
This pain is caused by a certain type of prostaglandin hormone.
There are 2 types of prostaglandin hormones.
One is good and one is bad.
Menopause and andropause promote the production of the bad prostaglandins.
Omega 3 fatty acids promote the production of the good prostaglandins.
Omega 3s has also been shown to help menopausal women with depression.
Within women, menopausal women have the highest rates of depression.
Omega 3s effectively alleviates the symptoms associated with depression.
Omega 3s have been shown to assist in improving moods and brain function.
Omega 3s also help with osteoporosis.
Menopausal women have the highest rates of osteoporosis due to their drop in estrogen levels.
Omega 3s increase the bone mineral content, thereby decreasing a woman’s risk of developing osteoporosis
Studies have also shown that omega-3s affect the frequency of hot flashes.
Omega 3s have also been shown to assist in another common menopausal symptom, vaginal dryness.
So!
How do you make sure you receive ample supplies of omega-3s?
You know what my answer is going to be.
I prefer that you receive it through your diet.
The best source is fish high in fat, such as tuna, salmon, herring, sardines, and mackerel.
Other sources are seeds, but I prefer you watch out for the estrogenic effects of most seeds,
Seeds are not recommended if you are overweight and/or estrogen dominant.
Other sources are oysters, spinach, and eggs.
Vicky dislikes nearly all seafood.
If seafood is not a staple of your diet…
Then you will most likely need to use a high-quality supplement.
A standard 1000 mg fish oil capsule will usually contain 120 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 180 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
DHA has long been associated with brain and nervous system health.
EPA has long been associated with heart health, decreasing inflammation and weight management.
These two Omega 3 fatty acids have shown to be most beneficial, especially to hormonally challenged women and men.
Remember you usually get what you pay for when purchasing Omega 3s.
If it smells fishy, it’s probably going rancid or is rancid.
The Omega 3 we recommend can be purchased by clicking on the Amazon link below.
Omega 3 Supplement
Summary: Inflammation is the primary disruptor of hormones. Omega 3s are the best natural anti-inflammatory available.
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