OREGANO’S HEALING POWERS AS A NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC

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OREGANO’S HEALING POWERS AS A NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC

Oregano is believed to have originated from the mountains of Greece, Turkey and/or Italy and the name means “mountain joy.”

Oregano the herbal plant

Oregano is a natural anti-biotic par excellence. Oregano is also a staple of Italian-American foods. American soldiers brought oregano back from Italy as a “pizza herb” after WWII.  It is also commonly used in many dressings, vinegars and the like

Oregano oil

Oregano oil is one of the most potently condensed natural anti-biotic. Its anti-oxidants  anti-oxidants destroy pathogenic bacteria, viruses, mold, fungus and yeasts.

What oregano contains

• Anti-oxidant phytochemical flavonoids and phenolic acids
• An ORAC score of 200,129
• Thymol which destroys harmful stomach microbes
• Antioxidant powers 3-20x higher than any other herb, 4x that of blueberries
• Anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and cancer-fighting properties

How to use oregano

• Add oregano as a spice to your dishes and as a vegetable to salads.
• Oregano oil should be used as a skin medicinal by putting a drop  behind your ear, on your neck or wrist.
•  Or take 1-5 small drops in a glass of water as an inner healing remedy

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Resources

• http://www.naturalnews.com/034895_oregano_antioxidants_herbs.html
• http://www.naturalnews.com/027333_oregano_parasites.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano

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Oregano

Oregano is not only a culinary ingredient but it is also a medicinal herb. The scientific name of oregano is a Origanum vulgare. It is also popularly known as a Mountain mint, Origanum, Winter Marjoram and Wild Marjoram.Oregano is used in many ways like as a dried, fresh green leaves or as a oil.

Fresh Oregano leaves

Dried Oregano leaves

This plant has very strong aromatic characteristics that’s why it is mostly use in pizza, fish, chicken and meat dishes just to add aroma and fragrance in the dishes. freshly chopped oregano leaves is use as in a salad to enhance flavor. It is widely also use as a spice for seasoning in the cuisines to enhance flavor.

Oregano has also a strong anti oxidant, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavinoids, sterols and triterpenoids. Recent studies have proof that oregano can be use to cure infections in the reproductive tracts which is very beneficial for those women who have just gave birth.

Healthy benefits:

• Cough and cold relief

Boil oregano is taken through mouth to treat the cough, cold, mild fever etc. it is very helpful to treat all bacteria or viral disease.

• Anti- aging

Oregano contains anti-oxidant properties which  fight free radicals that cause cellular damage in the body which is a great cause of fast ageing. Because of free radicals cause other types of disease also like atherosclerosis, atherosclerosis and heart diseases.

• Relief indigestion

Decoction of oregano if taken through mouth is very helpful to treat upset stomach.

It gives a great relief to stomach ache and painful menstruation.

• Relief in asthma attacks and ear ache

The leaves of this plant are very useful. the juice of the leaves are use to treat asthma. Regularly intake of oregano give relief in attacks of asthma. its decoction is also helpful in curing ear aches.

• Relief in burns and sprains

The paste of oregano leaves if applied directly in affected area like in burns, swellings, wounds, insect bites, stings, cuts, sprains or pain in joints or any other affected area gives a great relief.

• Healthy heart

This herbal plant is rich in fiber and contains no cholesterol. The fiber present in oregano is helpful in controlling cholesterol levels of blood. which reduces the risk of heart disease.

• Rich source of Vitamin A & C

Oregano is a excellent and rich source of Vitamin A & C. which provides immunity to the body to fight against infectious disease. and controls free radicals by providing proper oxygen.

• Good for newly mothers

Mostly women get infected by giving birth in their reproductive tracts. It can be heal by taking decoction of oregano leaves.

• Helpful in Bronchitis

The juices and extracts present in oregano leaves are very good for bronchitis, rheumatism and dyspepsia.

• Helpful in spoilage of food

Oregano in the food slows down the process of spoilage. Because of its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties it minimize the risk of food spoilage and increase the time of food storage by keeping food away from bacteria, fungi and parasites.

• Good health

Drink oregano decoction daily for good health. It can be taken as in dishes, in tea, juices of its leaves or as a oil.

Oregano has 42 times antioxidant properties as apples,12 times than oranges and 30 times from potatoes. so enjoy the flavor and fragrance of this small healthy herb and keep yourself away from disease.

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Description and Use

Origanum vulgare also known as Oregano

Oregano is considered a remedy for respiratory problems such as coughs and bronchitis, although there is no conclusive proof of its effectiveness. Unverified uses in folk medicine include treatment of bloating, gas, urinary tract problems, painful menstruation, rheumatoid arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration.



It's difficult to think of a common kitchen herb like Oregano as a medical remedy, but it has in fact been used as a drug since the time of the ancient Greeks and Chinese. In China, doctors prescribed it to relieve fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and itchy skin, while the Greeks made compresses from the leaves to treat sores and aching muscles.


The primary ingredients in Oregano are thymol and carvacrol, which are also found in thyme. These compounds, researchers have found, help loosen phlegm in the lungs and relieve spasms in the bronchial passages. Many commercial cough remedies, including cough drops and skin rubs such as Vicks VapoRub, contain thymol.















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Oregano Health Benefits And Nutrition Fact

Benefits of Oregano Leaves for health is very much. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a plant which is used as a spice, especially in Italian cuisine. Not only has a distinctive aroma, but reversed usefulness in cooking, oregano also offer health benefits. In ancient Greece, oregano is used for the symbol of joy. This plant was first grown on the plantation of Mount Olympus. Long oregano plants approximately 20-80 cm, widely grown in the Mediterranean, Central Asia and South Asia. The leaves are tiny hard stalk.

These leaves have a bitter taste. However, because the characteristic aroma of fragrant and warm, the leaves are so popular as a spice mainstay in Europe. Dried oregano scent stronger than fresh ones. For Italian food, oregano widely used for pizza, pasta sauce, and spaghetti. As for Greek food, used for salads, as well as additional oil spray mixture of lemon and olive oil, as a friend grilled fish or meat. Oregano is also used of the Turks for more flavor meat dishes, such as roasted lamb or kebabs.

Oregano contains compounds carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, and caryophyllene. The leaves and stems that support the flowers on this plant are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, expectorant, stimulant and tonic. Oregano can be eaten immediately to overcome fever, influenza, abdominal pain, and pain due to menstruation.

Additionally, oregano also has properties that can soothe and help the body during sleep. Leaves with fragrant aroma is also rich in thymol, powerful antiseptic function when used as an external medicine. Oregano is widely sold in supermarkets in the form of fresh leaves or chopped and dried and packaged in small bottles.

Health Benefits Of Oregano

1. Boost immunity

Oregano leaves contain iron, manganese, and vitamin A. Eating fresh oregano routinely been able to improve your immune system.

2. Digestion

compound of thymol and carvacol in oregano is useful in treating disorders of the digestive system and stomach. Way is by drink a glass of water mixed with two to three drops of oil of oregano.

3. Relieves Menstrual cramps

Oregano is also known as a pain reliever when menstruation. You just chew some fresh oregano leaves three times a day to reduce menstrual pain

4. Fever Drug

With high fever, oregano also be used to lower your body temperature. Simply mix a few drops of oregano oil with a glass of water and drink three to five days.

5. Antibacterial

Oregano oil contains antibacterial and antivirus. You can use oregano oil to treat skin infections.

6. Heart Health

This exotic herb is an excellent source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure caused by high sodium. Manganese and copper are used by the body as co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron helps prevent anemia. Magnesium and calcium are important minerals for bone metabolism.

7. Source of Vitamin C

Fresh Oregano is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin, vitamin C. Vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

Oregano Nutrition Fact

Oregano is a proven super "functional food". This herb is one of the foundation bases of healthy Mediterranean diet in addition to olive oil, fish and lots of greens, herbs and vegetables.

100 g of oregano herb provides:

Dietary fiber- 107% (Percent of RDA) (RDA- Recommended daily allowance)

Folates- 69%

Pyridoxine- 93%

Vitamin-C- 83%

Vitamin-A-230%

Vitamin-K- 518%

Iron- 550%

Manganese-203%

Carotene-ß- 4112 mcg.

Whenever possible, buy fresh leaves over the dried form of the herb since it is superior in flavor and rich in many vital vitamins and anti-oxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and folates.

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August 2010-- An overview of the potential health benefits of oregano, funded by the McCormick Science Institute.  An evaluation of the research is presented. Read the entire study (PDF)

MSI Funded Paper:
Potential Health Benefits of Oregano

Singletary, K

Oregano is an herb that has been cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean area, although it now can be found on most continents. Actually, there is not simply one ‘‘oregano,’’ but rather several species that may contribute to the oregano used for culinary purposes. Origanum vulgare (also referred to as Spanish thyme and wild marjoram), a member of the plant family Lamiaceae, is generally the spice variety sold as oregano in Europe and the United States.

Medicinal uses for oregano date back to the ancient Greek and Roman empires where applications of the leaves were used to treat such maladies as skin sores and relieve aching muscles and as an antiseptic. Oregano also has been used in traditional medicines for such ailments as asthma, cramping, diarrhea, and indigestion. In Greece, an oregano infusion is still used as a folk remedy against colds and upset stomach and to maintain general health. Based on the current scientific literature, oregano extracts and individual constituents consistently have demonstrated antimicrobial actions in vitro toward food-borne pathogens, although the capacity to counter human infections is not well studied.

Oregano contains several potent antioxidants that may contribute to the findings in preliminary studies that oregano exhibits benefits toward the cardiovascular and nervous systems, relieves symptoms of inflammation, and modulates blood sugar and lipids. Well-controlled human studies substantiating these health effects are lacking.

An evaluation of the quality of the scientific research is presented below:	Rating[1]
Antimicrobial actions  Oregano and some of its constituents are reported in in vitro models to suppress microbes that cause food spoilage and those that contribute to human and animal disease. Both the essential oil and other extracts of oregano can suppress the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and some fungi.(20-29) Depending on the test system and microorganism evaluated in these assays, the effective concentrations of oregano ranged from 0.4 to 4000 µg/mL. Oregano oil added at 4% wt/wt has been used to fortify flexible polypropylene film as an antimicrobial strategy.(30) Oregano oil tested in a range of concentrations from 0.1 to 2.0% wt/wt was effective in suppressing microbial growth in beef and sausage products.(31,32) However, in another study, oregano did not suppress growth of Yersinia enterocolitica or Listeria monocytogenes in barbequed chicken.(33) Oregano was reported to inhibit Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium associated with gastritis in humans, to kill human intestinal parasites in vitro (at ~175 µg/mL concentration), and at a dose of 10 mg oregano oil/kg body weight to effectively treat colibacillosis of newborn calves.(34-37) In a short-term study in humans infested with enteric parasites, daily intake of 600mg of emulsified oregano oil resulted in noticeable decreases in occurrence of some of the parasites.(38) Individual components of oregano, such as carvacrol and thymol, also have antimicrobial actions.(39-43) The effective doses of thymol or carvacrol may range from 20 to 50 µg/mL.(20) Of interest is the observation that oregano phytochemicals can suppress microorganisms associated with oral disease and ear infections.(44-47) Although the antiviral efficacy of spice phytochemicals can vary,(24) rosmarinic acid was reported to reduce the mortality of mice infected with an encephalitis virus (48) and has been identified as an inhibitor of HIVE type 1 reverse transcriptase.(49)	P
Effects on inflammation and immunity  Several investigators have provided evidence that oregano extracts or constituents thereof can suppress inflammation in vitro and in vivo. Thymol (at doses of 2.5-20 µg/mL) inhibited the release of elastase, a marker of inflammatory disease, from human neutrophils induced by a chemotactic peptide,(50) an action in part mediated through inactivation of calcium-channel machinery. Likewise, rosmarinic acid inhibited neutrophil elastase release and weakly suppressed thrombin activity.(51) On the other hand, neither an essential oil of oregano nor the phytochemicals thymol, carvacrol, p-cymene, or y-terpinene possessed anti-inflammatory actions in a chorioallantoic membrane assay, and in fact, thymol, at the dose used (10 µg), was shown to be an irritant.(52) Rosmarinic acid induced apoptosis of lymphocytes and was able to kill T and natural killer cells, which are means by which harmful immune responses can be mitigated.(53,54) Oregano essential oil, administered intrarectally (0.1-1.0 mg/kg body weight) or in the diet (0.05%-2.0%) had a significant protective effect in rodents against chemically induced colonic damage, inflammatory cell infiltration, and vascular dilation along with suppressing production of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1ß and IL-6.(55,56) In several mouse studies of inflammation rosmarinic acid (50 mg/kg body weight intraperitoneally or 1.5 mg/d orally) dramatically decreased inflammatory autoimmunoarthritis and allergic asthma and markedly reduced inflammatory markers and cyclooxygenase 2 expression.(57-59) In human patients with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis who were treated with 50 or 200 mg/d of rosmarinic acid, there was a significant decrease in seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms compared with controls.(60) In activated T cells obtained from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, rosmarinic acid induced apoptosis, which was suggested by the authors as a potential strategy to inhibit pathogenic T cell-mediated progression of rheumatoid arthritis.(61-63)	P
Antioxidant properties The antioxidant properties of the volatile oils are not as robust as that of water-soluble constituents. However, because of variability in composition and origin of different Origanum spp, the antioxidant capacity reported can vary substantially. In one study,(5) oregano had the highest total antioxidant capacity and phenolic content compared with 5 other Labiatae herbs, thyme, sage, rosemary, mint, and sweet basil. Oregano extracts have demonstrated radical scavenging action, suppression of lipid peroxidation, inhibition of nitric oxide activity, and protection of DNA against H2O2-induced oxidant damage.(64-67) The constituents reported to be responsible for the antioxidant strength of oregano have been variously attributed to carvacrol, y-terpinene, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, protocatechuate-glycosides, and thymol.(67-77) Oregano also contains homologs of the nutrient antioxidant tocopherol.(78) In rats, oregano or constituents (42.5 mg/kg body weight) increased aging brain antioxidant activity and total antioxidant status.(79) Dietary oregano leaf (1% wt/wt) alleviated carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress in rats.(80) Rosmarinic acid, given to rats orally at 100 mg/kg body weight, suppressed mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis apparently due to its fibrinolytic and antioxidative properties.(81) However, in healthy nonsmoking males, oregano extract administered at a dose up to 600 mg/d total phenolics in a fruit drink had no effect on markers of lipid peroxidation.(14)	P
Nervous system benefits Oregano and some constituents (such as carvacrol, thymol, and y-terpinene) have been reported in preliminary studies to influence nervous system chemistry and diverse functions, including responses to olfactory stimulation.(82-85) Intriguing evidence from animal studies suggests that rosmarinic acid (2 mg/kg body weight intraperitoneally) produces antidepressive activity and may inhibit an emotional abnormality produced by stress.(86-88)	P
Blood glucose and lipid regulation There is limited evidence that oregano extracts or constituents have the potential to benefit the management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. For example, water extracts of oregano and rosmarinic acid exhibited considerable a-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro.(89) Rosmarinic acid-containing oregano extracts also inhibited porcine pancreatic amylase activity.(90) In 2 animal studies using diabetic rats, a water extract of Origanum vulgare administered orally at 20 mg/kg body weight demonstrated antihyperglycemic activity.(91,92) In rats, the tissue injury resulting from treatment with the diabetes-inducing drug streptozotocin was substantially lessened by long-term administration of the essential oil of O onites L.(93) In several assay systems, extracts of Origanum spp and individual constituents such as y-terpinene and carvacrol have been shown to inhibit blood platelet aggregation and adhesion, decrease cholesterol biosynthesis, and reduce serum total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.(89,94-97) In normotensive rats, administration of carvacrol (100 µg/kg intraperitoneally) decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressures.(94) In cockerels, dietary supplementation with thymol and carvacrol (1 mmol/kg diet) suppressed serum cholesterol levels, which in part could be due to increased activity of geranyl pyrophosphate pyrophosphatase.(95)	P
Anticancer actions Oregano constituents have antimutagenic, antigenotoxic, and antiproliferative properties. For example, in cell culture studies, oregano extracts protected cells from oxidative stress-, mitogen- and radiation-induced DNA damage.(98,99) Likewise, carvacrol and rosmarinic acid have each been reported to protect DNA from a variety of damaging agents and to suppress proliferation of cancer cells or cells with active oncogenes.(100-107) Carvacrol and thymol, for example, suppressed the in vitro growth of melanoma cells, demonstrating IC50 values of (120-150) µmol/L.(104) Furthermore, an extract of oregano was capable of upregulating the activity of the DNA repair enzyme MGMT (O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase) as well as the phase II detoxification enzyme glutathione-S-transferase.(108) It also induced levels of MGMT protein and activity and thus may have beneficial chemoprevention activity in inhibiting alkylating agent-induced DNA lesions. Mice treated orally with thymol and carvacrol (200 mg/kg body weight) evidenced significant increases in liver activities of glutathione-S-transferase, NAD(P)H-quinone reductase, and 7-ethoxycoumarin-O-deethylase.(101) Rosmarinic acid blocked processes associated with cancer invasion and metastasis.(109,110) Also, rosmarinic acid administered topically (1.3 mg per mouse) inhibited epidermal inflammatory responses in a murine 2-stage model of skin cancer.(111)	P
Miscellaneous Oregano oil, rosmarinic acid, or carvacrol (73 mg/kg body weight) has been shown to protect liver cells in rodents from lead toxicity and to stimulate liver regeneration following partial hepatectomy.(112,113) Carvacrol (73mg/kg body weight) also protected rat liver from defects caused by ischemia and reperfusion and was not hepatotoxic.(114) Rosmarinicacid (100-200 µM) can protect cardiomyocytes in culture from doxorubicin and adriamycin-induced toxicity and thus was suggested as a potential chemotherapeutic agent to inhibit cardiotoxicity in patients undergoing drug treatments.(115,116)	P

[1] Key to grades

S: Strong, convincing evidence
E: Emerging, suggestive evidence
P: Preliminary, inconclusive evidence
 

Reference

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Oregano (Scientific name: Origanum vulgare) is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram. This erectly spreading plant has strong aromatic characteristics, with leaves and stems that are fleshy. The leaves of oregano are heart-shaped, with toothed edges, and which, grow for up to 9 meters in length. In other countries, the plant is primarily used as a culinary ingredient. However, in countries like the Philippines, Oregano is a known herbal medicine for its strong anti-oxidant properties. Oregano contains a rosmarinic acid compound, thymol, and carvacrol that are responsible for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Oregano also contains flavinoids, triterpenoids, sterols, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Its anti-bacterial properties have been proven by recent studies to treat infections of the reproductive tracts, and which make it ideal to be given to women who have just given birth.

The volatile oils in oregano and its properties are believed to be responsible for slowing the process of spoilage of food and thus minimizing the risk of ingesting harmful bacteria, parasites and fungi.

The anti-oxidant properties of oregano helps fight free radicals in the body that cause cellular damage and accelerate ageing. Free radicals are believed to be involved with many degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis and heart diseases, to name a few.

The most useful parts of this plant are its leaves. The extracts and juices of such are used for asthma, dyspepsia, chronic coughs, bronchitis, and rheumatism. Ear aches have also been proven to be cured by the infusion prepared from its leaves. The leaves relieve painful swellings, boils, and sprains, when their poultices are applied directly to the affected area.

 

Health Benefits of Oregano:

• Good for cough and cold relief

• Helps prevent degenerative arthritis

• Has Anti-aging properties

• Helps relieve rheumatism and osteoarthritis

• Bronchitis herbal remedy

• Ease asthma attacks

• Relieves upset stomach

• Treatment of urinary tract problems

• Relief for dyspepsia or indigestion

• Healing wounds, insect bites & stings

• Cure for sore throat

• Avoid infections caused by childbirth by taking decoctions of the leaves by the recent mother.

• For general good health

Nutritional Value Of Oregano

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Nutritional Value Of Oregano

Oregano (oros - mountain, ganos - joy), botanically known as Origanum vulgare, is a well-known perennial herb belonging to the plant family Lamiaceae and the order Lamiales. This well-known aromatic herb is renowned for its warm, balsamic flavor and is regarded as the perfect addition to a number of traditional Mediterranean and Mexican dishes, apart from being the perfect seasoning for the world famous Italian dish - ‘pizza’. Native to the northern zone of Europe, oregano is cultivated in a number of places in the world today. The herb was especially popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, who regarded it as a symbol of joy and happiness. Its cultivation in France started during the Middle Ages and it was only in the early part of the 20^th century that the spice gained popularity among the Americans. Apart from being an important culinary addition, oregano is also known for its high vitamin and mineral levels. Due to this, it provides resistance against a number of ailments and diseases. To help you get a better idea about the high nutritional value of oregano, a Food Rating Chart is being given in the lines below.

 

Oregano Nutrition Facts

 

Amount of Oregano: 1 tsp

Total Weight of Oregano: 1 gram

 

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	0.6 g
Water	0.1 g
Ash	0.1 g
Calories
Total Calories	13.0 KJ
Calories From Fat	3.8 KJ
Calories From Carbohydrate Calories From Protein	8.0 KJ 1.3 KJ
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber	0.4 g
Starch	0.4 g
Sugar
Glucose	19.0 mg
Sucrose	9.1 mg
Fructose	11.3 mg
Galactose	1.5 mg
Fats
Total Fat	0.1g
Poly Fat	0.1 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A	69.0 IU
Vitamin A Retinol Activity Equivalent Beta Carotene	3.5 mcg 41.1 mcg
Niacin	0.1 mg
Betaine Choline	0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Vitamin C	0.5 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	0.2 mg
Vitamin E (Beta Tocopherol)	0.1 mg
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocopherol)	0.2 mg
Folate	2.7 mcg
Vitamin K	6.2 mcg
Minerals
Calcium	15.8 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	2.7 mg
Phosphorus	2.0 mg
Potassium	16.7 mg
Selenium	0.1 mcg
Sodium	0.1 mg
Fluoride	0.1 mcg
Saturated Fats
16:0 Palmitic	17.0 mg
18:0 Stearic	5.8 mg
Mono Fats
18:1 Oleic	5.1 mg
Poly Fats
18:2 Linoleic	10.5 mg
18:3 Linolenic	41.8 mg
Other Fats
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	41.8 mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	10.5 mg
Amino Acids
Alanine	0.1 g
Arginine	0.1 g
Aspartate	0.1 g
Cystine	0.1 g
Glutamate	0.1 g
Glycine	0.1 g
Histidine	0.1 g
Isoleucine	0.1 g
Leucine	0.1 g
Lysine	0.1 g
Methionine	0.1 g
Phenylalanine	0.1 g
Proline	0.1 g
Serine	0.1 g
Threonine	0.1 g
Tryptophan	0.1 g
Tyrosine	0.1 g
Valine	0.1 g

 

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