Health: Flaxseed Oil + Quark = Omega-3

I'm going to do a series of posts on health tips that I've uncovered in my research.

Omega-3 [wikipedia article] is an essential fatty acid that is used by the body to construct the myelin sheathing in the brain. This is the insulation around the electrical conductors that carry signals up there. The break down of this insulation is linked to Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain condition that makes you lose your memory.

Fish are a primary source of Omega-3 for those who eat them. Otherwise many oils contain Omega-3. Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil [wikipedia] contains up to 20 times more Omega-3 than fish, and it also contains it in a beneficial ratio with Omega-6.

Taking flaxseed oil daily along with quark (cottage cheese) [wikipedia] promotes good brain health, and is also used in cancer treatment and prevention protocols [wikipedia]. Taking it with the quark promotes its entry into the body's cells. IT can be taken in a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1 flaxseed oil:quark. I personally take two - three tablespoons a day.

Cottage cheese can be used in place of quark, which is available where I live from the organics store.