Autism Research, Phospholipids and Krill Oil
Autism research shows that autistic children have phospholipid/omega-3 deficiencies. Phospholipids, specifically the phosphatidylcholine type, are essential for brain health; they are the constituents of human cell membranes; and they distinguish krill oil among the most important alternative herbal therapies for autism. Krill is the only animal source of omega-3 in phospholipid form, and the only source whose fatty acid profile is optimized for the brain. Thus its oil is readily absorbed by the cells, delivering essential fatty acids to body and brain as nothing, nothing else can.
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are are called “essential” because life can’t survive without them. But the body can’t manufacture them and they can only be obtained from food and supplements. Omega-3s in the form of phospholipids are able to cross the blood-brain barrier and provide superior nourishment to not only brain cells but every cell in the body. They do not exist in this form in fish oil.
Phospholipid deficiency is being linked to not only autism but also ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Rett’s Syndrome.
While it appears that phospholipid deficiencies might be at the root of many behavioral disorders, it seems that science has a long way to go in determining how to treat it. But it is logical that if krill oil is the only source of omega-3s in phospholipid form and thus a most effective and safe natural supplement, doctors should be recommending it. So far, clinical studies with Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) are showing significant results for a variety of patients with various brain disorders.
Read more about krill oil and omega-3 essential fatty acids.
What Others Are Saying…
Why Phospholipids are Good For You I have been reading up lately on the new push for phospholipids, which are essential building blocks of cell membranes, helping keep a strong cell structure.
Phospholipids and Liver Health In the general health tips below I will consider phospholipids and the way they are related to liver health care. Phospholipids are the main lipidic constituents of cellular membrane. They perform a number of functions in a human body.
Brain-Boosting Foods Although the body can make phospholipids, getting some extra from your diet is even better. The richest source found in foods is from the compound choline, abundant in egg yolks, organ meats and sardines. (This writer hasn’t discovered krill oil.)
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