What are the neurological benefits of taking fatty acids?
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are crucial for maintaining the correct structure of the membrane of every cell in the body, forming part of the phospholipid layer.
Phospholipids are responsible for the smooth messaging signals between neurons in the brain – deficiencies of fatty acids can therefore lead to problems with cell signalling and hence brain function. Given that the brain controls every function in the body via a network of complex electrical circuitry, the efficacy of messaging between cells is vital to health. Impairment of brain activity may occur as a result of a deficiency of fatty acids in the phospholipid layer.
Is Vegepa good for ME?
Intake of EPA-rich supplements - like Vegepa - have been shown to be effective in treating symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME in studies carried out by Professor Behan and colleagues at Glasgow University.
The recommended dose for adults suffering from ME is 2.24 gms of EPA per day plus 800 mgs of virgin evening primrose oil and it has been found to bring benefit even to long-standing ME sufferers. An adult should take up to 8 or 9 Vegepa capsules daily. Children under 12 years of age should take one capsule of Vegepa daily unless advised otherwise by a doctor.
Is Vegepa good for depression?
There is evidence that shows that sufferers of depression can benefit a great deal from taking EPA.
A study carried out in Israel, which focussed on 20 patients with major depression, found that 2gms of EPA daily resulted in "highly significant benefits" compared with a placebo (a capsule containing no active ingredients) by the third week.
Vegepa contains ultra-pure EPA.
Is Vegepa good for Alzheimer’s / ADHD / Dyslexia / Dyspraxia?
In a paper published in 2003, entitled Fatty Acids in Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and the Autistic Spectrum, Dr Richardson explains that:
"Scientific evidence suggests that imbalances or deficiencies of certain highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) may contribute to a range of behavioural and learning difficulties including Alzheimer’s,ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and autistic spectrum disorders. This could help to explain the strong familial associations between these conditions and their common overlap within the same individuals.
"Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids are more likely to help than omega-6 (although both are important for optimal brain function). Of the omega-3 fatty acids, the latest evidence indicates that it is EPA - not DHA - that is likely to be most beneficial for these purposes."
Vegepa contains ultra-pure EPA.
Is Vegepa good for your joints?
In “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – A Natural Way to Treat ME”, Professor Puri writes:
“Osteoarthritis and some cases of other types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis) are helped by taking a combination of EPA and virgin evening primrose oil. The EPA helps restore the functioning of the synovial fluid of the joints, while a particularly important helpful component of virgin evening primrose oil is the family of triterpenes (which help relieve the pain associated with arthritis).
“A suitable starting dose for arthritis would be between four and eight Vegepa capsules daily, depending on the severity of the joint problems.”
Vegepa contains ultra-pure EPA.
Will taking Vegepa help me to sleep better?
In “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – A Natural Way to Treat ME”, Professor Puri writes:
“EPA is converted into natural sleep mediators. After a few days to a few weeks of taking pure EPA (without DHA), even people who do not suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome find that they experience sleep that is much deeper and much more refreshing than they might be used to.”
Vegepa contains pure EPA (with no DHA).
Will taking Vegepa improve my concentration?
In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – A Natural Way to Treat ME, Professor Puri writes:
“Whether or not a person is suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome to begin with, they are likely to find that their concentration and general thinking ability is much improved within weeks of starting a supplement containing pure EPA (without DHA) and virgin evening primrose oil.”
Vegepa contains pure EPA (with no DHA) and virgin evening primrose oil.
