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I have posted this before but it I think it is worth repeating, and it that old topic of balancing the omega threes and sixes.
In a book called Smart Fats - Michael A Schmidt there is reference to trials that noted brain tumours had higher omega six and lower omega three than healthy brain tissue.
In a child with ADHD the brain had 50% higher levels of arachnidonic acid AA - a derivate of the omega sixes.
There are so many pointers that fats are big players in so many of the bodies functions I sincerly suggest spending some time checking the subject out.
If I could give you categoric results of trials that put the matter beyond doubt I would, but as I keep wittering they have not been done, and nobody except governments have a financial or wider interest and the muscle to get them done. In the interim I can only say that the more I read the more I am convinced that those who are trying to raise awareness of this issue are right.
I purchased a copy second hand of Smart Fats on the net, and maybe the local library might have a copy. There are other books but this readable punchy and look pretty serious from my inital dip and limited knowledge.
I have just had time to start reading it. The first 30 pages where I am at so far are very thought provoking.
It is the first time I have seen details of testing for fat levels. How much how effective etc. I have not yet had time to check, but possibly a worthwhile test for those with access, time and funds, and even if things are out of balance and it is not too expensive worth regular checks to monitor the impact of dietary change.
I still cannot cut and paste but will post some of the links when I have time and can risk reloading bits of windows etc.
Happy reading
RB
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