Why is Omega 3 called Omega 3?  The reasoning behind the name has to do with the molecular composition of the acids in the Omega 3 family.  These acids all share a common carbon-carbon double bond.  This bond is located in the third bond from the Methyl end of the fatty acid.  The proper terminology for that is n−3.  That’s why these acids are formally called n−3 acids, or commonly ω−3 (Omega 3) fatty acids.

Over the past 20 years, there have been many studies conducted that clearly illustrate that children who are fed breast milk develop better, physically and mentally, than those who don’t receive breast milk.

It’s not a secret. And it’s important enough that even the Vatican did a study on the importance on breast feeding.

The researchers pointed a very clear finger at the presence of high levels of DHA being the prime source of increased IQs in children.  To the extent that one study which added Omega-3 rich food to children in Mauritania actually found that these children were statistically less likely to have a criminal record when they grew!

Salvia Sclarea is a species of sage, commonly referred to as “clary sage”.  For the scientifically enlightened out there, the full scientific name of the plant is the Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Asterids Lamiales Lamiaceae Salvia sclarea.

Marvalous Omega 3 oil is naturally cold-pressed from the seeds of the Salvia Sclarea.  The extracted oil contains approximately 50% Omega 3 ALA.  The remaining 50% includes Sclareol, Sterols, Co-enzyme Q10, Vitamin E and much more.

Aside from the use of the seeds to produce the Omega 3 rich oil, the sticky seeds have been used since the 17th century to help remove foreign objects from the eyes.  The sclareol emitted by the plant is also used in some perfumes and can be found in many scent or aroma shops.

Omega 6 fatty acids are found in a lot of the food that we eat nowadays, including eggs, poultrey, whole grains, nuts and most oils.

Unfortunately studies suggest that western diets have a 10:1 ratio between omega 6 and omega 3, whereas the optimal ratio is thought to be 4:1 or less.  Studies suggest that the incredibly high ratios eaten in modern society can be detrimental to our health, and possibly significantly increase the risk of several diseases including  coronary heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, homicide, bipolar disorder, and major and postpartum depressions.

Studies showed that with a 2.5 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3, lowered chances of breast cancer in women, reduced inflammations associated with rheumatoid arthritis, had healthy affects on patients with asthma, and more.

Adding Omega 3 to your daily diet will help to reduce the Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio to nature’s intended balance, and offset the diseases and depression mentioned above.

The Salvia Sclarea (sage) seed oil contains only 50% Omega 3.

What’s in the other 50%?

In addition to its Omega 3 content, Salvia Sclarea also contains Omega 6 in a 3:1 ratio (in favor of Omega 3), Oleic Acid Omega 9, Tannic Acid, Sclareol, Linalool and Linalyl acetate, Sterols, Coenzyme Q10 & vitamin E.

Without going into too much detail on each, here, I’ll just explain in short what each does.

• Tannic acid has antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, antimutagenic and astringent properties.
• Sclareol has antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Linalool and Linalyl acetate are found to be effective as anti-inflammation, antibacterial and antifungal.  They also behave as synergistic and strengthening other bioactive materials.
• Manool have proved as platelet aggregation inhibitors and effective antimicrobial.
• Plant sterols reduce the uptake of cholesterol into the body.  The cholesterol that is not absorbed or taken up is removed from the body.  As a result blood total and bad (LDL) cholesterol decrease, while good (HDL) cholesterol is not affected.
• Vitamin E may help prevent or delay coronary heart disease by limiting the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol.  Vitamin E also may help prevent the formation of blood clots, which could lead to a heart attack.  Observational studies have associated lower rates of heart disease with higher vitamin E intake.
• Coenzyme Q10, also referred to as Co Q10 is a vitamin-like compound which is present in all cells.  Q10 has several different actions in the body. Its most notable effects are as an antioxidant, increased cellular energy production, gene regulation and stabilizing membranes