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christi 
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| 07/30/2008 1:43 PM |
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I am doing some research on the benefits of Omega 3's and would appreciate any answers to the following questions.
What method do you use to take your Omega's (i.e. fish oil, capsules, seeds, add fish to diet, etc.):
Why did you choose that method (i.e. convenience, least expensive, love to eat fish, etc.):
The reason you take Omega 3's (i.e. adhd, cardiovascular benefits, depression, etc.):
Answers are only for a research project and will not be pulished. Thank you for your attention to this and have a wonder:Dful day! |
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Tom
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| 07/30/2008 6:43 PM |
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[quote]
1. What method do you use to take your Omega's:
2. Why did you choose that method:
3. The reason you take Omega 3's: [/quote]
Heck, I'll go first.
1. My primary method is a fish oil supplement. I also eat pastured proteins, incorporate flax seed/oil into my diet regularly and avoid all those components of a modern diet that may have high Omega6. To that end, I try to avoid grain and grain-produced foods, I avoid industrial oils (soy, corn, vegetable, etc.), I limit my intake of dairy, unless it is, again, pastured...and then rarely. I have come to believe the balance of Omega3-to-6 is the important aspect to these EFAs.
2. Fish oil is easy and quick. The other changes in diet are because I think human bodies work best on a pre-agricultural diet. I have become fascinated with Paleolithic culture, the art and the burgeoning self-awareness. The human handprint on the wall of the Lascaux cave is pivotal moment in evolution--the defining moment in artistic expression.
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
My artist wife is going to help me turn a small, empty-nested bedroom into a 'man cave' with wall painting and art work. She gets the bright bedroom for an 'Eastern/Zen Spa setting' room.
But I digress.....
3. I take omega 3 because it's what made us human; the dominant species on Earth. Our industrialized food machine has removed this element for the sake of profit. For 3 million years it was a major component in our diets. In the last 50 years it has been almost totally eliminated. I think humans are meant to be thin, athletic, perfect animals. Our modern diets have seen to make us less than we can be.
Tom
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E.Wally
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| 07/30/2008 7:00 PM |
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Tom [ first - then I'll get to Christi ]
Noticed your use of flax and have something for you. I have been using flax [ ground flax ] for a number of years - at first for the overall benefits but as time marched on and more and more benefits were discoverd - in particular colon health - I've started increasing the amount from maybe a tblsp or 2 most days up to 2 or 3 per day, up to 4 or 5 per day ovet the last 2 years or so.
The reason for the latest "increase" was the discovery of a benign polyp at colonoscapy two years ago and one last month at the last one. Otherwise I was told my colon was in a very healthy state.
I have tried to determine if there is any problem with using this much flax but can come up with very little guidance through the Zone books - and = what there is - is confusing and vague at best.
I put this out in a forum - the link I'm going to list in a moment - and I would ask you to follow the thread and see what you think as well as any of your thoughts on flax use etc,
http://www.zonediet.com/RESOURCES/Forums/tabid/121/forumid/4/tpage/1/view/topic/postid/22286/Default.aspx#25751
NOw :
1. Capsules
2.Convenience - probably less risk of spoilage
3.Specifically for cardiac health but alos for overalll health and diet advantages
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Cranberrycat 
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| 07/30/2008 10:26 PM |
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E. Wally,
I followed the link and found that you had asked for my opinion on ground flax seed. However, I must have been "in and out" due to some personal issues, and I didn't catch that thread.
Anyway, you might be interested in reviewing a thread that was at the end of last year. Titled "Flatulence and Constipation". Here is the link to the thread:
http://www.zonediet.com/RESOURCES/Forums/tabid/121/forumid/4/tpage/2/view/Topic/postid/17730/Default.aspx
As far as I can tell, there was never any definitive answer. All I discovered was conflicting information regarding the use of it. I had posted a question in "Ask Dr. Sears", but to my knowledge, that question was never picked up and answered.
I agree with you, the issue is vague. |
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Cranberrycat
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Cranberrycat
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| 07/30/2008 10:30 PM |
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Christi, here are my answers:
I use fish oil
I use oil because it is less expensive than the capsules.
I take it because I believe in the anti-inflammatory properties. I believe it helps me to control PMS symptoms and it also helps to decrease inflammation in my knee from an old injury. I am also aiming at preventing cardiovascular disease and other chronic disease. |
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Cranberrycat
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Tom
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| 07/31/2008 9:48 AM |
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Noticed your use of flax and have something for you. I have been using flax [ ground flax ] for a number of years - at first for the overall benefits but as time marched on and more and more benefits were discoverd - in particular colon health - I've started increasing the amount from maybe a tblsp or 2 most days up to 2 or 3 per day, up to 4 or 5 per day ovet the last 2 years or so.
E.Wally
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E.Wally,
I've looked for some information on-line and could only come up with the recommended amount of 1-2 TBS daily. As far as health problems, I found a discussion on this site:
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=44000
I'm not at all an expert in supplements. I do take 1 rounded tsp of psyllium with water each morning and milled flax seed throughout the day (added to other food items). As long as you don't get up over 1/4 cup of flax it doesn't seem to be a problem. If you think it works for you, it probably does.
Tom
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Tammi
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| 07/31/2008 4:10 PM |
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| I've been following the zone diet since september of last year. I've lost about 50lbs so far but have seemed to stop. Just recently incorporated the fish oil into my diet but only take 2 capsules a day (recommended dosage is 4). Would it benefit me to take the recommended dosage? I was told that it did not really matter. Strange I know, but that was the info I received. Also, what are your thoughts on coconut oil. I've been reading alot about the benefits of coconut oil. Could the two be taken together? Or should it be one or the other. Very confused on all of this. One more thing, they talk about soy beans being bad for you as well. Is that true? I happen to love soy milk and steamed soy beans. Should I eliminate both from my diet. Many thanks in advance for any guidance you might have. :D |
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Sue
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| 07/31/2008 5:14 PM |
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Hi Tammi,
I don't know the specifics of your situation, but it would usually benefit a person to take the 4 capsule dose of a Zone fish oil concentrate.
Dr. Sears doesn't recommend supplementing with coconut oil. |
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sue
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Cranberrycat
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| 07/31/2008 6:30 PM |
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The recommendation, as you noted, is 4 capsules.
If you are doing well on 2 capsules, I would see no reason to raise the dosage. In the OmegaRx Zone, there is a copy of the Eiconasoid Status Report. It is a set of Q&A to ask yourself. You would make your dosage adjustments based on the results. If you do not have this book, then I am sure the questions are either on this site, or on www.drsears.com. Let me know if you are having trouble finding it, and I can find the link for you.
Another way to determine if the current dose is doing its job is to do the blood testing. However, that can be expensive, and is not covered by many insurances. |
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Cranberrycat
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E.Wally
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| 08/01/2008 12:57 PM |
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tOM,
I've looked for some information on-line and could only come up with the recommended amount of 1-2 TBS daily. As far as health problems, I found a discussion on this site:
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=44000
I'm not at all an expert in supplements. I do take 1 rounded tsp of psyllium with water each morning and milled flax seed throughout the day (added to other food items). As long as you don't get up over 1/4 cup of flax it doesn't seem to be a problem. If you think it works for you, it probably does.
Tom
thank you for the link - interesting and helpful.
I've submitted my query regarding this directly to the folks at Zone HQ but no response as yet.
I've not been able to come up with anything definitive - hard as I've tried and I'm begining to think no one really knows!
It could very well be that the "maximum safe daily dose" has never been investigated.
... from the "END"Zone
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