Insights & References
Explore articles, studies and references that support the value, origin and nutritional profile of ingredients from Peru’s biodiversity.
Nature Article on Omega-3 and Omega-6
A scientific-study summary of a Nature 2004 article on fat-1 gene modified mice and the conversion of omega-6 fatty acids into omega-3 fatty acids.
Covers: Nature 2004 Omega 3 Omega 6 fat-1 gene Transgenic mice Fatty acid conversion
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The Yacon Plant
A general-reading reference that describes the yacon plant, its botanical classification, common Andean names, storage roots, flavor, texture, fragility and naturally occurring fructo-oligosaccharides...
Covers: Botanical identity · Yacon roots · Andean crops · Fructo-oligosaccharides
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Comparison between Sacha Inchi Oil and Fish Oil
A comparative reference on Sacha Inchi oil and fish oil, covering the supply process, oil-obtaining process, component comparison and conclusion.
Covers: Sacha Inchi oil Fish oil Omega 3 Oil process Supply process Fatty acid comparison
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Healthy Directions – Sacha Inchi
A short article by Jorge L. Urena introducing Sacha Inchi as a powerful source of omegas, its Amazonian origin, cold-pressed oil process and...
Covers: Sacha Inchi Omegas Amazonian origin Cold pressed oil Omega profile Functional oil
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Sacha Inchi: A Powerful Source of Omegas
An article by Mark Schneider presenting Sacha Inchi as a source of omega fatty acids, describing its origin, cold-press process, oil profile and...
Covers: Sacha Inchi Omega 3 Omega 6 Inca Nut Cold pressed oil Mark Schneider Nutritional article
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Expeller Pressed vs. Cold Pressed
A general-reading article explaining the difference between expeller pressing and cold pressing, with guidelines for selecting high-quality unrefined oils.
Covers: Cold pressed oil Expeller pressed oil Oil extraction Unrefined oils True cold pressed Organic oils
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Benefits of Omega 3 and 6
A short educational reference summarizing the role of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids in normal development, immune response, aging, cardiovascular wellness, vision...
Covers: Omega 3 Omega 6 Essential fatty acids Immune system Vision Food sources Child development
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