Essential Fatty Acids
The nutritional and therapeutic benefits of essential fatty acids (EFAs) have been well-documented in specialist and mass-market publications.
Omega-3s and their application in child academic performance and behaviour even generated television interest.
EFAs have key roles to play in virtually every aspect of our metabolism and when the balance is right, they can help us to better all round health. EFAs cannot be made in the body and need to be consumed in the diet.
Fat is essential to our wellbeing, it’s just a case of getting the balance right and health food stores have various beneficial nutritional oils available. Choose organically-grown seed oils, which are better quality and kinder to the environment.
GOLDEN FLAX SEED OIL
All the benefits of fish oil – without the fish!
Cod liver oil has become an established favourite in many households and the benefits are well known – joint mobility and heart protection, but research has revealed large concentrations of toxic dioxins and other nasty chemicals in fish due to the increasing pollution in the world’s oceans. Flax seed oil (also known as linseed oil) has 57% more Omega-3 fatty acids than fish oils and is rapidly becoming a very popular food supplement, as news spreads of its helpful attributes. As well as having heart and joint health benefits, flax seed oil may also have application in skin health, especially eczema.
ViridiKid Nutritional Oil Blend
Pleasant tasting omega for kids.
Essential fatty acids have been hot news in recent years, as Dr Robert Winston’s tv programmes have highlighted research showing the use of omega-3 EFAs in childhood academic performance and behavioural issues.
The most commonly used EFAs for children are fish oils, but seed oils are often more appropriate and flax seed oil has rapidly become a chosen source of omega-3 for many families.
viridiKid Nutritional Oil is a blend of flax seed oil, hemps seed oil, pumpkin seed oil and avocado oil with natural vanilla and orange oil for taste.
There are four very good reasons for choosing seed oils over fish oils:
Firstly, taste, some children find it unpleasant to take fish oils off the spoon or to swallow gelatin capsules. Seed oils are relatively easy to hide in foods or simply take off the spoon.
Secondly, purity, as the issue of ocean pollution is a real concern for some families.
Thirdly, sustainability. It is clear that the ocean’s fish stocks are greatly depleted and cannot sustain the constant drain.
Finally, for vegetarians, fish is simply not an option.
Take viridiKid Nutritional Oil Blend alongside viridiKid Multiple for the optimum in kids nutrition.
PUMPKIN SEED OIL
Sleep and prostate support
This vitamin E and carotenoid-rich nutritional oil has applications in joint mobility, elevated blood lipids and cholesterol, parasitic infestation, BPH (prostate health), kidney/bladder health and in maintaining skin health.
The high tryptophan content of the seeds may make the oil useful in cases of insomnia.
Supplement with Saw Palmetto, Balanced Zinc Complex and Red Foods for prostate support.
HEMP SEED OIL
All the benefits of EPO and more!
The supreme nutritional benefits of hemp seed oil are mainly due to the perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids. Research data suggests that the body requires an optimum ratio of around 3:1 respectively, Omega-6 to Omega-3. In most cells the ratio is found at this level. Hemp seed oil is the only food oil to perfectly match this profile and so is highly beneficial in keeping all parts of the cardiovascular system maintained and lubricated. Excellent for joint maintenance, and skin health. Hemp also contains substantial amounts of GLA, the active ingredient of evening primrose oil and may be helpful in PMS.
BLACK SEED OIL
Liquid panacea.
Found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, Black Seed Oil has a long history of traditional use. The applications of Black Seed Oil, pressed from the seeds of the black cumin plant, are many-fold from reducing inflammation to cell-protecting and antioxidant effects through to cosmetic use in hair and skin care. This pungent oil can be taken internally or used as a topical chest rub.
ULTIMATE BEAUTY OIL
The ultimate in skin, hair and nail support.
This organic oil blend is a combination of Golden Flax seed oil, Hemp seed oil, Pumpkin seed oil, Avocado oil and Evening primrose oil. It offers a balanced rich source of 3:6:9 fatty acids including GLA. Contains a broad range of potent antioxidants including vitamin E (full spectrum of tocopherols and tocotrienols) and carotenoids including alpha-carotene, beta carotene, and lutein. Essential fatty acids are required for the health and maintenance of cellular integrity and membrane fluidity.
Take daily alongside Viridian’s Ultimate Beauty Complex Veg Caps for the ultimate in hair, skin and nails.