That seems to be the impression the industry is giving us at the moment. “Research” is claiming that omega 3 fat does not just “possibly” help bodily functions, but “DEFINITELY” helps bodily functions.

The part they don’t know, is whether omega 3 “supplements” work or not, whether the source it comes from makes a difference, and whether we will find a problem with it eventually.

The biggest debate right now is about the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fat that is ideal for the human body. It’s believed that we should have twice as much omega 6 fat compared to omega 3, but apparently the typical western diet includes way too much omega 6 fat. Supposedly by supplementing with omega 3 fat you can bring the ratio back to an acceptable level and reap a million benefits.

If you ask me, it’s not even worth worrying about. If you eat your meat, fruit and veges and stay active, you’re going to be fit and healthy anyway!

A friend once told me that the most valuable health advice he ever received was from a book written in the early 1900s. It basically said that to maintain a healthy diet you need to eat a variety of different coloured vegetables. The claim was that different colours meant different nutrients so by eating a variety of different colours you maintained a well balanced diet.

How many people are following that advice today? People are too busy trying to find excuses to eat junk food and supplements to provide the nutrients that the human body actually NEEDS. Go back to the basics and you’ll never have to worry about this stuff unless you have a genetic related problem causing a deficiency.