Another Reason to Avoid ALA

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Hi folks:

In addition to the increased risk of prostate cancer, ALA (alpha-

linolenic acid) now also seems to be associated with (cause?) macular

degeneration.

Best to get one's EPA and DHA from fish, IMO.

" Although studies have found that regular consumption of fish (which

includes the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA) may reduce the risk of

macular degeneration, a recent study including two large groups of

men and women found that diets rich in ALA may substantially increase

the risk of this disease. More research is needed in this area. Until

this information becomes available, it is best for people with

macular degeneration to obtain omega-3 fatty acids from sources of

EPA and DHA, rather than ALA.

Similar to macular degeneration, fish and fish oil may protect

against prostate cancer, but ALA may be associated with increased

risk of prostate cancer in men. "

LOLOL ........ one is supposed to wait until you GET macular

degeneration before doing anything???? DUH!!!

Rodney.

PS Sizeable quantities of ALA occur in flax, canola, walnut and

soybean oils I believe. **Safflower** oil is the only oil I am aware

of that contains virtually none of it.