Re: Best way to balance omega 6 and omega 3

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob & :

There are a number of studies some of which have been posted here

which suggest a direct link between alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), of

which flax contains a lot, and prostate cancer.

So my personal approach to this one is to try to avoid fats in

general, flax in particular, and get much of my fat intake from

eating a small amount of fish almost every day, and some nuts.

The situation is likely different for females. ALA does seem to be

quite *beneficial* for CVD.

Rodney.

>

> We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3

>

> We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.

> What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and

in

> what ammounts?

>

> If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?

>

> Thank you,

> Bob and

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob & :

There are a number of studies some of which have been posted here

which suggest a direct link between alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), of

which flax contains a lot, and prostate cancer.

So my personal approach to this one is to try to avoid fats in

general, flax in particular, and get much of my fat intake from

eating a small amount of fish almost every day, and some nuts.

The situation is likely different for females. ALA does seem to be

quite *beneficial* for CVD.

Rodney.

>

> We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3

>

> We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.

> What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and

in

> what ammounts?

>

> If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?

>

> Thank you,

> Bob and

>

[Guest guest]

Call me paranoid, but I used to paint with flaxseed oil, and since it's been replaced with a lot of alkyd products, I suspect someone had to find a use for it. Nothing like the human body for disposal of things you can't dump in the ocean.

Soy oil is the number one source of ALA if you look at availability, price, how much is used in processed food. It's in the meats, because they feed the food animals soy products. I would really be surprised if anyone in the U.S. has a deficiency problem outside the hospital.

If there is an ideal ratio, I cannot see how you would mathematically maintain it considering all the other sources of LA in your typical diet.

BTW, EFAD is treated with LA not ALA.

So why would you quit eating fish?

Regards.

[ ] Best way to balance omega 6 and omega 3

We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and inwhat ammounts?If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?Thank you,Bob and

[Guest guest]

Call me paranoid, but I used to paint with flaxseed oil, and since it's been replaced with a lot of alkyd products, I suspect someone had to find a use for it. Nothing like the human body for disposal of things you can't dump in the ocean.

Soy oil is the number one source of ALA if you look at availability, price, how much is used in processed food. It's in the meats, because they feed the food animals soy products. I would really be surprised if anyone in the U.S. has a deficiency problem outside the hospital.

If there is an ideal ratio, I cannot see how you would mathematically maintain it considering all the other sources of LA in your typical diet.

BTW, EFAD is treated with LA not ALA.

So why would you quit eating fish?

Regards.

[ ] Best way to balance omega 6 and omega 3

We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and inwhat ammounts?If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?Thank you,Bob and

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

http://www.andypryke.com/pub/EssentialFattyAcids = Essential fats can be

helpful,

maybe.

--- Bob and <flowerpowerpetalpusher@...> wrote:

> We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3

>

> We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.

> What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and in

> what ammounts?

>

> If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?

>

> Thank you,

> Bob and

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

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- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

http://www.andypryke.com/pub/EssentialFattyAcids = Essential fats can be

helpful,

maybe.

--- Bob and <flowerpowerpetalpusher@...> wrote:

> We read the ratio should be 4 or 5:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3

>

> We also read that Flaxseed does not necessarily get absorbed well.

> What should we use Grapeseed oil and Flaxseed oil or Chia Seeds and in

> what ammounts?

>

> If we quit eating salmon or sardines what are we to do?

>

> Thank you,

> Bob and

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.