Science Behind VegeCO and MiniVegeCO

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a vital role in the healthy functioning of every living cell and are therefore essential for normal physiological function in humans. The parent omega fatty acids linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) cannot be made in the body and therefore must be obtained from the diet, hence the commonly used label "essential fatty acids" or EFAs. It is from these two parent EFAs that the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid "families" are derived through a series of enzyme catalysed desaturation and elongation reactions. Most bioavailable to the body, however, are the long-chain fatty acids such as EPA and GLA which are important for neurological function as well as the production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

 

The Role of Co-factors

Co-factor vitamins and minerals are crucial for the optimum absorption of omega fats in the body, owing to the complex conversions involved at a cellular level. The metabolism of omega fats by the human body is dependent on the presence of certain enzymes which act as catalysts in the omega-3 and omega-6 conversions, as well as the conversion into anti-inflammatory eicosanoids - vital hormones including prostaglandins and leukotrienes. To ensure that the enzyme-mediated conversions of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids function properly, co-factors must be present. VegeCO and MiniVegeCO provide the co-factors necessary to aid the enzyme conversions involved in fatty acid metabolism, ensuring maximum possible health benefits.

Why is a supplement needed

Changes in lifestyle and diet have led to a modern diet which is deficient in vitamins and minerals (co-factors), with many people struggling to consume the recommended 5-a-day intake of fruit and vegetables. Even for the health-conscious who do regularly eat a healthy and balanced diet, modern food processing techniques and farming methods strip produce of many of the micronutrients essential for human health. Supplementing the diet with a co-factor vitamin and mineral supplement will help to ensure that minimal basic requirements for daily intakes are met.

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