| In one study, rats had their ovaries removed, | | | | inflammatory and oxidant conditions that are involved |
| decreasing their estrogen levels (simulating | | | | in the development of this chronic disease." |
| menopause). This was expected to show a decrease | | | | (osteoporosis). |
| in bone density. This simulated menopausal condition | | | | Since it is known that omega 3 fatty acids decrease |
| lead to inflammation, which lead to bone density loss. | | | | inflammation in the body, and that omega 6 oils |
| However, half the rat group was fed olive oil, a | | | | increase inflammation in the body, then it stands to |
| healthy fatty acid oil, and their bone loss was much | | | | reason that we have control over our health as we |
| less. | | | | age, to a large degree. It is inflammation that is aging, |
| The study also mentioned the increasingly promoted | | | | and destructive. |
| Mediterranean diet, known for its antioxidant | | | | Omega 6 oils are not bad for us, we just don't need |
| nutrients, because in Europe, the lowest occurrences | | | | a lot. We do need to know how to eat so that we |
| of osteoporosis has been shown to be in the | | | | get as much omega 3 oils in our diet, daily, as we get |
| Mediterranean area. The home of olive oil. | | | | omega 6 oils. Firstly, we can choose lean meats, and |
| Another study showed results that a higher ratio of | | | | trim them well. Also, what those meats (including |
| omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids was related to | | | | poultry) eat, matters. Beef that is fed grass contains |
| lower bone density at the hip in both older men and | | | | less omega 6 fat, since that comes from grains. Free |
| women -- a condition that, if it were to persist, could | | | | range poultry also will have less omega 6 fat. |
| lead to osteoporosis. | | | | Secondly, the bottled oils on the grocery store shelf |
| Researchers collected the dietary data of 1,500 | | | | are usually omega 6 oils. Olive, avocado, flax seed oil |
| participants, both men and women aged 45-90, | | | | and walnut oil are exceptions, and are the most |
| through self-administered, standard questionnaires. | | | | common ones you can buy. Any health food store |
| Details such as smoking habits, alcohol use, exercise, | | | | carries a good selection. These oils are great for |
| reproductive history, and use of vitamins, various | | | | making fresh salad dressings - flavor them exactly as |
| medications, and estrogen and other hormones, were | | | | you like them! |
| also obtained. Baseline bone mineral density (BMD) | | | | Eating another source of omega 3 fatty acids, cold |
| was measured and researchers found that: | | | | water wild caught fish, is a good idea, but limited. |
| *foods containing omega-6 fats were responsible for | | | | Those fish are polluted with mercury and other |
| lower BMD (bone mass density)in the hip bones of | | | | poisons. Purified, or pharmaceutical grade fish oil |
| older men and in women whether or not they took | | | | supplements are now easy to get. |
| hormone therapy. | | | | If you are pregnant or nursing, this fish oil is |
| *omega-6 to omega-3 ratios was associated with | | | | instrumental in your baby's brain development. Ask |
| BMD at the hip bones of women whether they took | | | | your health practitioner about the best dosage for |
| hormone therapy or not. | | | | you. |
| The conclusion was, in the rat study mentioned | | | | Isn't it is amazing how easy it is to take control of |
| above "... ageing and oestrogen deficiency induce | | | | our health? |