I've been reading the "Toxic Fat" book. In that book Omega 3 is strongly encouraged but is said to have some negatives. Does anyone know if the OmegaRX capsules have anything extra in them to counteract the negative effect (I don't have the book in front of me, but it had something to do with decreasing the bodies ability to repair or something like that).

Thanks,
Matthew

Matthew,

You're referring to a perso having an AA/EPA below 1.5m which can potentially compromise immunity. If you're concerned, you could have the EPA /AA blood test done after 30 days supplementation with Omega Rx. You'll want your AA/EPA to be between 1.5 and 3.

Matthew, sorry for the typo. That's AA/EPA below 1.5 (not 1.5m).

Hi Sue:
I'm referring to page 118 in "Toxic Fat" that says:

"The good news was that silent inflamation (as measured by the AA/EPA ration) could be reduced. The bad news was that the body's internal cellular rejuvenation potential (as measure by the AA/DGLA ratio) was also being reduced. In essence, the body was getting only about 50% of the full potential benefits of modifying the balance of good and bad eicosanoids. It was like taking two steps forward and one step backward."

I'm 42 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last month. I've lost 16 pounds, but have about 60 pounds to go. It sounds like from reading the book that Omega 3 is good, but that it can hurt the bodies ability to heal.

Have you used Omega 3 supplements? They are pretty expensive so I'm wavering on whether to get them or not (I've already made significant dietary changes so far).

Thanks,
Matthew

Hi Matthew,

con grats on your progress! Keep reading the rest of the chapter, and the rest of the book. In the passage you quote, Barry is simply explaining the steps he want through during the evolution of his fish oil supplements.

Yes, I, and my whole family, have been taking Zone Labs fish supplements for many years.

Does anyone know if the OmegaRX is enteric coated? That is, does it pass through the stomach and into the intestine before it dissolves? I have gall bladder issues (don't need surgery) and need to avoid fats in the stomach.

Good question, I think the best way to answer it is by calling Zone Labs and speaking to a professional.

I have no gallbladder and sometimes have trouble tolerating really high-fat meals. However, fish oil has not given me any trouble as of late. Years ago, I had trouble tolerating higher doses of it, but taking a normal dose seems to go just fine.

Quick answer would be: No, OmegaRX is NOT enteric coated.

Enteric coatings are used in many drugs and with aspirin. Drugs are affected by stomach acid; aspirin is coated to protect the stomach lining from bleeding.

Some fish oil manufactures use the enteric coating to reduce unpleasant taste and gastrointestinal side effects, i.e., burping. Highly refined, ultra pure fish oils, i.e., OmegaRx have removed these nasty fatty acids (monenes) that cause this response.

There is no protective affect from the enteric coating of fish oils. The fatty acids are not degraded when passing through the stomach. If essential fatty acids were compromised in the stomach we would have been extinct long ago.

While it sounds good from a marketing perspective enteric coating are not necessary when supplementing with omega 3’s.

Ps. The amount of fat in 4 OmegaRx capsules is no more than one teaspoon. If this amount is a problem simply divide the dosage throughout the day… with food.

The problem with fish oil and gallbladder disease isn't regarding the enteric coating (or lack thereof). It is the fact that fish oil is a FAT. And, most people who are overweight generally take 2 tsp. Even at 1 tsp, the amount of fat that can cause a GB attack varies from one person to the next.

Good advice to divide the dosage, though. It could still be problematic, though, because the fat content is over and above what would be contained in the meal. It is possible to even lack the ability to tolerate the fat in the meal!

Jean, good news, maybe this info from the "Ask Dr. Sears" archives will help you. http://drsears.com/tabId/399/itemId...sease.aspx