Omega-3s are oils (more precisely fatty acids) that perform wonderful tasks in our body. And they are essential. Only plants can produce them, we have to consume them like a vitamin (formerly “vitamin F”).
It starts with alpha-linolenic acid, which is mainly found in linseed oil (and in a few other oils). In a few steps, this becomes EPA and DHA, the famous algae or fish oils. This becomes PRM (pro resolving mediators) and then resolvins (protectins and maresins). They all have their special tasks.
The alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) is triple unsaturated, which makes the cell membranes into which it is incorporated elastic and flexible in the way we want them to be, for example in the arteries. It is the basic substance for all other omega-3 fatty acids and has an anti-inflammatory effect, as it prevents our enzymes (d5d) from forming pro-inflammatory omega-6 arachidonic acid (AA).
In nature (wild animals, plants without agriculture) it makes up around 30% of all fatty acids. In our modern diet, however, it only makes up a small percentage. A good reason for - linseed oil.
In further steps (d6d,elongase,d5d), the five- and six-fold unsaturated EPA and DHA, which are the algae or fish oils, are produced. They have other functions, for example for the brain cells and the visual cells in the eye. A good supply for infants, for example, improves IQ and sensory performance later on. If you try to buy “omega-3” in the pharmacy, you usually get these. They are used in anti-inflammatory nutrition. They improve blood pressure and the performance of the immune system.
But did you know that it doesn't stop there? With important messenger substances in the body.
These are the pro-resolving mediators (PRM or also SPRM or SPM) such as 18-HEPE, 17-HDHA, 14-HDHA. And then the hormone-like messengers: Resolvins (to resolve inflammation), Protectins (protection for the brain) and Maresins.
Here at Tricutis you get all omega-3 varieties.
LNA through linseed oil
EPA and DHA through algae oil and through fish oil with PRM
PRM through the Resolvix capsules with special fish oil
Further thoughts on omega-3 fatty acids
Basically, we must assume that our supermarket society provides us with too little omega-3. This is because LNA has a short shelf life and is only found in abundance in a few fats (these are linseed oil, camelina, chia oil and, to a lesser extent, hemp, rapeseed and walnut oil).
This also reduces the supply of EPA and DHA (algae oil).
This also reduces our ability to stop inflammation.
This can be improved by directly supplying the long-chain versions (EPA, LNA, PRM). And by improving the basic supply of LNA. And by reducing the intake of competing omega-6 oils.
Highly unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E
The highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are highly reactive and therefore have so many important functions in the body. However, this also makes them sensitive to lipid peroxidation. These fatty acids are destroyed by oxidation, including in the cell membranes. Nator has provided the fat-loving vitamin E to protect against this. Several variants of it protect our lipids, from the inert alpha-tocopherol to the best antioxidant delta-tocotrienol.
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