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11-15-2007, 05:17 PM | #31 | |||
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Always! The fish oil is less than you would get if you ate a serving of salmon.
We should ALL increase our intake of Flax (ALA ) Omega-3 and the long chain EPA and DHA from fish.
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11-15-2007, 06:15 PM | #32 | ||
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So the 1200mg fish oil pill I'm taking is good and will not harm?
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11-15-2007, 11:58 PM | #33 | |||
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Hello daniella,
I am a vegetarian with a strange sense of humour, and multiple nutritional disorders and other problems (see my thread on Errors in Pathology). You need to take my comment about mercury-flavoured oily fish in that context. There are, however, real concerns about contamination of fish, not so much the oil, and a worldwide shortage of fish. I intend to post a list of links to references, on this thread soon. These might help you. In answer to your questions: 1. According to my understanding of the most recent post by mrsd, the quantity of 1200mg a day of fish oil is safe. I have not done my own research on this because I prefer my fish to be swimming in the sea. 2. There are conflicting claims about the risk of heavy-metal contamination of fish oil. As mrsd has correctly pointed out, the processing should remove any mercury. I suggest that you look up your brand on the Internet; the supplier is likely to say so if it has been tested. Here are links to reports on this subject (they found no contamination in any brand tested): http://www.spectroscopymag.com/spect...01/article.pdf http://arpa.allenpress.com/arpaonlin...C%3E2.0.CO%3B2 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408125_print Note the caution in the conclusion of the second report: Quote:
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4. Linseeds are an excellent source of ALA but, unlike fish oils, do not contain EPA or DHA. As previously mentioned by mrsd, females can convert much more ALA to EPA and DHA than males. It is possible to take ground linseeds instead of fish oil if you are able to convert them. I am initially using walnuts because they are an excellent source of both LA and ALA, although not as much ALA as the linseeds. 5. Before commencing any EFA supplements, I suggest that you have your EFAs measured. You need to consider my advice on this in the context of my strong belief in "evidence based medicine", probably the result of my background in applied science and engineering. By this I mean that I ask for scientific evidence of existence of disease or deficiency, and scientific evidence of effectivenesss and safety of any treatment. Others might advise you differently; you need to make your own decision. Here is a quote that I agree with (source: http://www.explorepub.com/articles/nutrition2.html): Quote:
Genova Diagnostics Metametrix 6. I will post the results of my "walnut therapy" after I receive them, in about three weeks. Paul |
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11-16-2007, 02:14 AM | #34 | ||
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I am using Nordic naturals ... the naturpath carried the "pharmacutical " only pro ser5ies which I found had the same amounts of omega 3, 6 and 9 as the non pro ones... it has borage oil in place of flax , and fish oil... Flax oil can be hard to convert to what we need in some ....
I learned of this brand which does extensive tests to ensure the purest product from my vet and the animal accupucturist ... Yes the dogs and cats need Omega fattys too www.nordicnaturals.com |
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11-16-2007, 07:29 AM | #35 | |||
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We give our cats Eukanuba by Iams ..they put omega-3s in the food.
They have done wonderfully since I started that almost 10 yrs ago. Our oldest cat is very allergic to corn, and Eukanuba fixed her skin sores very nicely. Because there are concerns that fish are being over harvested now to provide fish oil, scientists have been working to create a transgenic species of plant to provide this nutrient for us. Here is a new article on the progress of that experiement: Quote:
I don't know how this will be received by the American public, who have in the past fought aggressively against transgenic species.
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11-16-2007, 01:23 PM | #36 | ||
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I dont do any engineered food stuffs... but that is me I think it may be a great idea for those who dont have issues with it ...
in dog s and cats the omega 3 should be found with far more omega 6 /// ratio s typically found to be good 10 to 1 down to 5 to 1 .... omega 6 to omega 3... |
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11-16-2007, 02:00 PM | #37 | ||
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Thanks. I know there is an issue with mercury in some fish. I used to eat too much tuna so I lowered the amount. I heard its not a concern though in the pills. I was more concerned with any other issues it could cause. Mrs. D do you take these? So would you say my 1200mg fish oil is good?
Paul I like your opening about you. That was cute. Please let us know about the therapy?Do you feel any difference though in your body in the sense of pain/fatigue? |
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11-16-2007, 03:14 PM | #38 | |||
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EFAs for over 10 yrs. The kind I have now are double strength, enteric coated.
I started my son on them, long ago, and they fixed his acne and ADHD, so he could stop Ritalin. Did you not read the beginning of this thread? If you have qualms, then certainly don't use them. I don't understand your reasoning however. The body cannot live you know without them. They are called essential for that reason. I suggest you read the book: The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete by Artemis P. Simopoulos and Jo Robinson Check it out at Amazon.com Dr. Simopoulos MD has specialized in this subject for over 25 yrs. She is an expert.
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11-16-2007, 03:44 PM | #39 | ||
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I use nordic naturals as well, and recommend them to patients all the time.
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11-17-2007, 12:40 PM | #40 | ||
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