Get the right oils
DR Udo Erasmus, a world renowned authority on oils and fats, feels the subject of oils and fats remains a misunderstood topic till this day.
“Much has been written about the need to supplement diets with fish oils,” he said. “But we have lost sight of the importance of getting foundation oil intake right.”
Recommended doses for fish oil supplement make up only 1g to 5g of oil daily. The total daily intake of oil, on the other hand, is between 75g and 125g. Using that as a gauge, about 95% of oil we take comes from foods and cooking oils, which forms the “foundation oil”. But not all foundation oils from foods and cooking oils are healthy.
For optimum cellular performance, foundation oils are vital in obtaining the right amount of healthy fats.
The key healthy fats are the omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) and omega-6 Linoleic acid (LA), both of which cannot be produced by the body.
They help improve skin, hair and nails, provide more energy, stamina and recovery, offer better weight management, improve the heart, boost the immune system and sharpen concentration.
Dr Erasmus’ own formulation – Udo’s 3-6-9 Oil Blend – uses a proprietary cold-press method at under 50°C in the absence of heat or oxygen, and is protected from light during the extraction process.
It is not derived from fish oil but organically grown seeds and nuts, certified free of pesticides and chemical contamination.
Flax oil is used as a base since it has twice the amount of omega-3 compared to fish oil but poor in omega-6, which is supplemented by sunflower and sesame oil to balance up the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) composition.
In addition, rice and oat germ oils are intro- duced to enhance the availability of minor ingredients in the oil blend.
Evening primrose oil, a rich source of GLA, which is an omega-6 derivative is included, along with organic coconut oil for its antimicrobial fatty acids.
For more information, call Basic Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd at 03-6272 9316 / 012-3272910 or visit Booths A35 and A48 at
FitForLife 2015 fair. The first 27 walk-in guests will get a free condensed copy of Dr Erasmus’ book,
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