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Fish oil/Omega 3 info
March 31 2006 at 6:35 PM
Sunset (Login liquidSunset)
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Hey ladies, I have been doing some "research" on fish oil and its benifits.
And if it has any conection to NBE. While I was doing this, I came across some very interesting facts and findings. I wanted to share because I know that some of you are also interested in learning more about it. The web site is www.thetruthaboutomega3.com if any one wants to see the whole article. I posted some of the more important info here for any one interested :
What -- Exactly -- is Omega 3?
Omega 3 essential fatty acids were discovered in the 1970's, and have been studied in thousands of clinical trials. There is overwhelming evidence that they are important for good health and protecting against disease.
Unfortunately, few people understand what they are, what they do, why some sources can be harmful, and where you can find pure Omega 3.
I'll answer all of these questions below. Let's get started...
Omega 3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat -- which is one of four types of fat that our bodies derive from food. (The other three are cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.)
Omega 3 (and Omega-6 well) are called essential fatty acids ( EFAs ), because they've been shown to be essential for good health. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot manufacture these EFAs, so they must be obtained from outside sources -- from the food we eat or the supplements we take.
According to most experts, many ailments can be traced to a shortage of Omega 3 (more below).
There is absolutely no shortage of Omega 6 in the typical Western diet. In fact, just the opposite is true.
Plus, the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is important -- and because of a severe deficiency of Omega 3, this balance is seriously out of whack for most people
The optimum ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is 3:1. Since Omega-6 is available in many cooking oils, over the last couple of decades this ratio is now estimated to be 20:1 -- or even as high as 50:1 -- for most Westerners!
That's why getting more pure Omega 3 has become so important.
The 3 Types of Omega 3 Fatty Acids...
There are three main types of Omega 3 fatty acids. The first two, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid), are both found in cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel. Fresh seaweed is the only plant food that contains much EPA or DHA.
The third type of Omega 3, called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is found in flaxseed oils, dark green leafy vegetables, and some vegetable oils.
Although it is possible to get DHA and EPA from plant seed oils such as flaxseeds, you may in fact not actually be getting these valuable substances -- even if you take flax seed oil every day!
This is due to one important biological fact, which is...
The Omega 3's in flaxseed oil and other plant oils do not contain DHA and EPA, although they contain the precursor to DHA and EPA in the form of alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
In order for your heart and brain to get the benefit of DHA and EPA your body must be capable of converting the ALA to DHA and EPA. Sadly, unless all your organs are functioning smoothly, this conversion more than likely will not happen. This is very much the case for elderly people or anyone whose health is a little suspect.
Even if your body is in peak condition, you will only convert less than 20% of the ALA to these important substances.
So, the only way to ensure that you get the benefits of DHA and EPA is to take it directly in the form of fish oil.
A very personal note: I have been a vegetarian for 29 years -- and I haven't eaten any fish for the past seven years (and still don't). Nonetheless, because of the information I learned about Omega 3 that I'm sharing with you here, I have been personally taking the purest fish oil I'm recommending on this site since I learned about it over a year ago.
Don't Confuse Cod Liver Oil With Fish Oil...
Cod liver oil is (fortunately) very different than the fish oil I'm talking about here.
Cod liver oil comes from the liver, whereas fish oil comes from the body of the fish. Cod liver oil is very high in Vitamin A -- and if you take it, you should be very careful to do so in limited quantities since it is very easy to overdose in Vitamin A (with possible negative implications for your bones).
Not to mention... cod liver oil smells and tastes awful -- whereas the fish oil I'm talking about doesn't have these properties. :-)
What Are the Benefits of Omega 3?
There is an enormous amount of research that now shows that Omega 3 benefits health and helps prevent disease. Here is a sample of some of the main benefits:
Cardiovascular benefits
Brain function
Allergies
Skin disorders and skin health
Arthritis and gout
Diabetes
Immune system and cancer
Women's benefits
Visual function
Inflammatory bowel disease
These benefits are not anecdotal, but rather are substantiated by reputable clinical studies. You can click on any of the above links to learn more about the benefits.
The Risks of Taking Fish Oil Supplements
In spite of the importance of adding Omega 3 to our diets, until recently, there were significant risks associated with taking fish oil supplements.
This is because fish oils that haven't been molecularly distilled contained high levels of dangerous contaminants. This is especially true for fish harvested in the North Atlantic Ocean and farmed salmon.
Even the North Atlantic around the Artic circle is notorious for producing fish that have high levels of heavy metals, such as mercury, as well as PCB's and dioxin.
These risks still exist today... in most fish oil supplements.
Plus, most fish oil on the market today is actually a mixture of all types of fish from all around the world -- and many, unfortunately, come from polluted waters.
Now, molecular distillation by a competent manufacturer should remove these contaminants. Nonetheless, it is still desirable to start the process with the least contaminated fish possible.
*So if nothing else make sure if you take it you buy a very pure form of it if you plan on using it. I will do more digging to see if it can improve anything NBE wise and post here if I find something
~Keep playin those "records" girls! ~
~Best wishes on a growing journey!~
*Sunset*
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Jess
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Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 2:51 AM
Thanks Sunset, Do recomend a Brand name fish oil that is pure? Or to look for somthing speacial on the lable? Thanks a bunch
Boobie Blessing to everyone!
Love,
Jess
Surf
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Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 2:00 PM
Sunset - Thank you for doing the Omega 6/3 research and providing it to us! I ALWAYS LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU! You are wonderful for spending your time helping others.
Growing boobies blessings to Sunset!
Sunset
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April 1 2006, 5:12 PM
Im glad I could help, so your both welcome! The web site I got the info from sells some of it and its supposed to be very pure, so you could check it out maybe? The adress is mentioned in my first post up at the top.
Also, I have seen fish oil and on the lable it says "purified" fish oil. Maybe thats something you want to look for?
I havent done a whole lot of study in depth on it, so I have no "brand" to really recomend, but I guess you want fish oil from fish that live in very pure water to avoid possible toxins. I'm not sure how to tell from just the lable other than it stating its "purified". Sorry I cant help more on that one. If I find anything I'll let you know.
Amanda S
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Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 11:53 PM
Although there's a lot of talk about omega-6, I think we need omega-3 more, because oemega-6 is more present in our daily diets anyway.
March 31 2006 at 6:35 PM
Sunset (Login liquidSunset)
EVE MEMBERS
Hey ladies, I have been doing some "research" on fish oil and its benifits.
And if it has any conection to NBE. While I was doing this, I came across some very interesting facts and findings. I wanted to share because I know that some of you are also interested in learning more about it. The web site is www.thetruthaboutomega3.com if any one wants to see the whole article. I posted some of the more important info here for any one interested :
What -- Exactly -- is Omega 3?
Omega 3 essential fatty acids were discovered in the 1970's, and have been studied in thousands of clinical trials. There is overwhelming evidence that they are important for good health and protecting against disease.
Unfortunately, few people understand what they are, what they do, why some sources can be harmful, and where you can find pure Omega 3.
I'll answer all of these questions below. Let's get started...
Omega 3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat -- which is one of four types of fat that our bodies derive from food. (The other three are cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.)
Omega 3 (and Omega-6 well) are called essential fatty acids ( EFAs ), because they've been shown to be essential for good health. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot manufacture these EFAs, so they must be obtained from outside sources -- from the food we eat or the supplements we take.
According to most experts, many ailments can be traced to a shortage of Omega 3 (more below).
There is absolutely no shortage of Omega 6 in the typical Western diet. In fact, just the opposite is true.
Plus, the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is important -- and because of a severe deficiency of Omega 3, this balance is seriously out of whack for most people
The optimum ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is 3:1. Since Omega-6 is available in many cooking oils, over the last couple of decades this ratio is now estimated to be 20:1 -- or even as high as 50:1 -- for most Westerners!
That's why getting more pure Omega 3 has become so important.
The 3 Types of Omega 3 Fatty Acids...
There are three main types of Omega 3 fatty acids. The first two, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid), are both found in cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel. Fresh seaweed is the only plant food that contains much EPA or DHA.
The third type of Omega 3, called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is found in flaxseed oils, dark green leafy vegetables, and some vegetable oils.
Although it is possible to get DHA and EPA from plant seed oils such as flaxseeds, you may in fact not actually be getting these valuable substances -- even if you take flax seed oil every day!
This is due to one important biological fact, which is...
The Omega 3's in flaxseed oil and other plant oils do not contain DHA and EPA, although they contain the precursor to DHA and EPA in the form of alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
In order for your heart and brain to get the benefit of DHA and EPA your body must be capable of converting the ALA to DHA and EPA. Sadly, unless all your organs are functioning smoothly, this conversion more than likely will not happen. This is very much the case for elderly people or anyone whose health is a little suspect.
Even if your body is in peak condition, you will only convert less than 20% of the ALA to these important substances.
So, the only way to ensure that you get the benefits of DHA and EPA is to take it directly in the form of fish oil.
A very personal note: I have been a vegetarian for 29 years -- and I haven't eaten any fish for the past seven years (and still don't). Nonetheless, because of the information I learned about Omega 3 that I'm sharing with you here, I have been personally taking the purest fish oil I'm recommending on this site since I learned about it over a year ago.
Don't Confuse Cod Liver Oil With Fish Oil...
Cod liver oil is (fortunately) very different than the fish oil I'm talking about here.
Cod liver oil comes from the liver, whereas fish oil comes from the body of the fish. Cod liver oil is very high in Vitamin A -- and if you take it, you should be very careful to do so in limited quantities since it is very easy to overdose in Vitamin A (with possible negative implications for your bones).
Not to mention... cod liver oil smells and tastes awful -- whereas the fish oil I'm talking about doesn't have these properties. :-)
What Are the Benefits of Omega 3?
There is an enormous amount of research that now shows that Omega 3 benefits health and helps prevent disease. Here is a sample of some of the main benefits:
Cardiovascular benefits
Brain function
Allergies
Skin disorders and skin health
Arthritis and gout
Diabetes
Immune system and cancer
Women's benefits
Visual function
Inflammatory bowel disease
These benefits are not anecdotal, but rather are substantiated by reputable clinical studies. You can click on any of the above links to learn more about the benefits.
The Risks of Taking Fish Oil Supplements
In spite of the importance of adding Omega 3 to our diets, until recently, there were significant risks associated with taking fish oil supplements.
This is because fish oils that haven't been molecularly distilled contained high levels of dangerous contaminants. This is especially true for fish harvested in the North Atlantic Ocean and farmed salmon.
Even the North Atlantic around the Artic circle is notorious for producing fish that have high levels of heavy metals, such as mercury, as well as PCB's and dioxin.
These risks still exist today... in most fish oil supplements.
Plus, most fish oil on the market today is actually a mixture of all types of fish from all around the world -- and many, unfortunately, come from polluted waters.
Now, molecular distillation by a competent manufacturer should remove these contaminants. Nonetheless, it is still desirable to start the process with the least contaminated fish possible.
*So if nothing else make sure if you take it you buy a very pure form of it if you plan on using it. I will do more digging to see if it can improve anything NBE wise and post here if I find something
~Keep playin those "records" girls! ~
~Best wishes on a growing journey!~
*Sunset*
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Jess
(Login Jess1226)
Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 2:51 AM
Thanks Sunset, Do recomend a Brand name fish oil that is pure? Or to look for somthing speacial on the lable? Thanks a bunch
Boobie Blessing to everyone!
Love,
Jess
Surf
(Login Surf.)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 2:00 PM
Sunset - Thank you for doing the Omega 6/3 research and providing it to us! I ALWAYS LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU! You are wonderful for spending your time helping others.
Growing boobies blessings to Sunset!
Sunset
(no login)
April 1 2006, 5:12 PM
Im glad I could help, so your both welcome! The web site I got the info from sells some of it and its supposed to be very pure, so you could check it out maybe? The adress is mentioned in my first post up at the top.
Also, I have seen fish oil and on the lable it says "purified" fish oil. Maybe thats something you want to look for?
I havent done a whole lot of study in depth on it, so I have no "brand" to really recomend, but I guess you want fish oil from fish that live in very pure water to avoid possible toxins. I'm not sure how to tell from just the lable other than it stating its "purified". Sorry I cant help more on that one. If I find anything I'll let you know.
Amanda S
(Login Amanda S)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: Fish oil/Omega 3 info
April 1 2006, 11:53 PM
Although there's a lot of talk about omega-6, I think we need omega-3 more, because oemega-6 is more present in our daily diets anyway.