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Old 09-12-2007, 04:00 PM   #1
R.B.
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Balancing the omega 3s and 6s - why - an experts explanation.

William Lands in a hero in the lipids world and continues to press his cause.

Eicosanoids are chemicals made from the omega three and sixes families that are huegely influential in the body. The chemicals are unique to each fat. It is a complex subject but you do not need to know the detail to get the gist that balancing the omega threes and sixes is a good risk reduction policy as part of a dietary strategy.

As always please discuss dietary change with your doctor.

The video below is worth looking at if you have the time. (about 18 mins)

One senses from the video that William Lands is an inspirational character.

RB

http://videocast.nih.gov/ram/crii01c303202000.ram


Monday, March 20, 2000
Author/Sponsor: Bill Lands, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, NIAAA, NIH
Total Running Time: 00:18:45
Bandwidth: 146 Kbps
This is a work of the United States Government. No copyright exists on this material.
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