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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 The term nutraceutical (nutrient +
pharmaceutical) is defined by Stedman's Medical Dictionary as a
product derived from a food that is marketed in the form of a
medicine and is demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or
to provide protection against chronic disease. Modern
agriculture's emphasis on increased production and food
manufacturer's marketing has decreased the omega-3 fatty acid,
vitamin, and mineral content in the American Diet with nutrient-
deficient green leafy vegetables, animal meats, eggs, and fish
while greatly increasing the omega-6 content leading to
devastating health results. So what are the differences between
Omega-3 and Omega-6? In essence, omega-6 is considered "bad"
fat, while omega-3 is considered "good" fat. The benefits of
omega-3s include reducing the risk of heart