Cortisol, Stress, Depression and Omega 3

Cortisol levels in the body have for a long time been linked to stress and depression. It is the stress hormone that is involved in a vicious feedback loop when one is chronically depressed.

When threatened or under pressure the body increases the level of cortisol in the blood, which causes the body to produce Adrenal hormone ACTH. This in turn stimulates more cortisol.

For a healthy person, it can be easy to step out of the feedback loop when one is threatened but when one is continuously under pressure or stress, this becomes more difficult and a negative feedback loop prevails where one becomes more and more heavy.

However there are ways out. Reducing the consumption of caffeine, alcohol can help along with increasing the consumption of Omega 3


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Udo Erasmus on healthy Omega 3 Oils

Omega 3,6,9 and have been the life study of Dr Udo Erasmus. This video shows Udo talking about the benefits of such oils to the human being. In summary these are:

• Better mood
• Increased energy
• Weight loss, reduced craving for carbohydrate resulting in weight loss.
• Increased fat burining and reduced fat production
• Stabilision of  blood sugar
• Reduced cholestoral

 He also mentioned some interesting studies of atheletes who were given a 2:1 ratio of omega 3 to 6. Atheletic performance increased by 40 -60%. He compare this to the effect of steroids which only give a 4-8% improvement

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Use of Omega 3 to treat Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD

Having suffered from Dyspraxia for most of life, I can relate to anyone who has Dyslexia or ADHD. There is a commoness about the condition. Problems with concentration, restlessness in sleep, reading and writing are all common conditions. I have to get used to being exhausted when I need to work and wide awake when its time to sleep.

One of the things I have found to be most helpful is to consume good quality Omega 3. The result of this is to make me more focused, rested and to handle everyday tasks in a way thats manageble. Having experimented with multiple types of fish oil, I eventually decided to use non fish based Omega 3 as the concentration of mercury in fish is at an unacceptable level. What I take now is the Udos Choice Ultimate Blend which is not based on fish oil and has been optimised for the health of the human being.

UDO Choice Omega 3, 6 & 9 Blend

I am also happy to know that there is know compelling evidence that  essential fat deficiencies related to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD. This article discusses the issue in more depth.

If you would like to know more about our Omega 3 products please visit our Website or email info@BodyEnergise.co.uk

All the best
Mark