Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 difference between flax seed and other oils What is the difference between fish oil and flaxseed oil? Both fish and flax are good sources of omega-3's, and for people who will not consume fish for any reason, flax will do. Flaxseed oil is also less expensive, which can be an important consideration as well. The main difference is that flaxseed oil contains only alpha- linoleic acid (ALA), which is the parent compound from which other omega-3 fatty acids are derived. This leaves it to your body to do the conversion to the other forms it needs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The problem is that the conversion is not always that efficient, and the body often uses the ALA for extra energy, leaving less for conversion to the other types. Fish oil, on the other hand, contains the other forms and delivers them directly to your body with no conversion necessary. Whatever form you decide to take, nutritionists recommend to back it up with an extra 400 IU of vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) to prevent the fatty acids from breaking down too rapidly in your body. Dr. Barry Sears Ph.D - " Since the body cannot make essential fatty acids, they must be a part of your daily diet. Essential fatty acids are classified as either long-chain omega-6 or long-chain omega-3, depending on the position of the double bonds in the fatty acid molecule. When metabolized, long-chain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids produce eicosanoids, which can have dramatically different physiological actions in your body. Simply said, the omega-6 fatty acids found in processed shortenings and vegetable oil products produce " bad " eicosanoids and the omega-3 fatty acids found abundantly in cold water fish and fish oils produce " good eicosanoids, " which control silent inflammation. The problem with our diet today is it contains numerous sources of omega-6 from processed foods and very little omega-3 fatty acids. " Learn more: Inflammation and Its Relationship to Chronic Disease by Dr Barry Sears Eskimos have a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids and a low incidence of heart, joint and skin problems The low death rate from heart disease among Eskimos, about one tenth of that in many Western countries, has led to interest in the beneficial effects of fish fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA. These fatty acids are abundant in the Eskimo diet, where their content is 20 times higher than in the European and the American diet. Among the Eskimos not only heart disease but also joint and skin diseases are uncommon. Fatty fish should be an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, most fish today are contaminated with environmental poisons. Another problem is that fatty fish become rancid immediately after death. That is the reason why Chinese people bring home their fish from the shop in a living state. A third problem is that the fatty acids can be destroyed during the preparation of the fish, e.g. grilling or frying. These are some reasons why fish oils have been developed as substitution for fish. Several fish oil preparations containing omega-3 fatty acids are now available either as natural fish oil concentrates Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory by ph Maroon, Ph.D. Did you know that the root cause of serious chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been identified as chronic inflammation? Although numerous studies have confirmed these findings, few physcians are aware of or consider the fact that the battle against inflammation is at the forefront of the fight for health and well-being of the global population. Authors ph Maroon and Bost have set out to reverse that trend with " Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory. > > > > http://www.naturalnews.com/025079.html > > > > > > http://www.cancure.org/budwig_diet.htm > > > > The Flaxseed (Linseed) oil diet was originally proposed by Dr. > > Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist and expert on fats and oils, in > > 1951. Dr. Budwig holds a Ph.D. in Natural Science, has undergone > > medical training, and was schooled in pharmaceutical science, > > physics, botany and biology. She is best known for her extensive > > research on the properties and benefits of flaxseed oil combined > with > > sulphurated proteins in the diet, and over the years has published > a > > number of books on the subject, including " Cancer--A Fat > > Problem, " " The Death of the Tumor, " and " True Health Against > > Arteriosclerosis, Heart Infarction & Cancer. " > > > > Dr. Budwig found that the blood of seriously ill cancer patients > was > > deficient in certain important essential ingredients which included > > substances called phosphatides and lipoproteins, while the blood of > a > > healthy person always contains sufficient quantities of these > > essential ingredients. > > > > She found that when these natural ingredients where replaced over > > approximately a three month period, tumors gradually receded, > > weakness and anemia disappeared and life energy was restored. > > Symptoms of cancer, liver dysfunction and diabetes were alleviated. > > > > Dr. Budwig then discovered an all natural way for people to replace > > those essential ingredients their bodies so desperately needed in > > their daily diet. By simply eating a combination of just two > natural > > and delicious foods not only can cancer be prevented but in case > > after case it was > > actually cured. (These two natural foods, organic flax seed oil & > > cottage cheese) must be eaten together to be effective since one > > triggers the properties of the other to be released.) > > > > > > After more than 10 years of solid clinical application, Dr. > Budwig's > > natural formula has proven successful where many orthodox remedies > > have failed. Dr. Budwig's formula has been used therapeutically in > > Europe for prevention of: cancer, arteriosclerosis, strokes, > cardiac > > infarction, > > stomach ulcers (normalizes gastric juices), Prostate (hypertopic), > > arthritis (exerts a favorable > > influence), eczema (assists all skin diseases), and even immune > > deficiences. > > > > > > Thousands have been helped by her protocol. Testimonials can be > found > > for almost every type of cancer and tumors, even late stage. Dr. > > Budwig has assisted many seriously ill individuals, even those > given > > up as terminal by orthodox medical practitioners, to regain their > > health through a simple regimen of nutrition. The basis of Dr. > > Budwig's program is the use of flaxseed oil blended with low-fat > > cottage cheese. > > > > Dr. Johanna preaches against the use of what she calls " pseudo " > fats - > > " hydrogenated, " " partially hydrogenated " and > even " polyunsaturated. " > > The chemical processing causes the oils to become a harmful > substance > > deposited within the body. The heart, for instance, rejects these > > fats and they end up as inorganic fatty deposits on the heart > muscle > > itself. They end up blocking circulation, damage heart action, > > inhibit cell renewal and impede the free flow of blood and lymph > > fluids. > > > > Science has proven that fats play an important role in the > > functioning of the entire body. Fats (lipids) are vital for all > > growth processing, renewal of cells, brain and nerve functions. Our > > energy resources are based on lipid metabolism. To function > > efficiently, cells require true polyunsaturated, live electron- rich > > lipids, present in abundance in raw flaxseed oil. > > > > Lipids are only water-soluble and free-flowing when bound to > protein; > > thus the importance of protein-rich cottage cheese. When high > > quality, electron-rich fats are combined with proteins, the > electrons > > are protected until the body requires energy. This energy source is > > then fully and immediately available to the body on demand, as > nature > > intended. > > > > Budwig claims that the diet is both a preventative and a curative. > > She says the absence of linol-acids [in the average western diet] > is > > responsible for the production of oxydase, which induces cancer > > growth and is the cause of many other chronic disorders. > > > > The theory is: the use of oxygen in the organism can be stimulated > by > > protein compounds of sulphuric content, which make oils water- > soluble > > and which is present in cheese, nuts, onion and leek vegetables > such > > as leek, chive, onion and garlic, but especially cottage cheese. > > > > It is essential to use only unrefined, cold-pressed oils with high > > linolic acid content, such as linseed, sunflower, soya, poppyseed, > > walnut, and flax oils. Such oil should be consumed together with > > foods containing the right proteins otherwise the oils will have > the > > OPPOSITE EFFECT, causing more harm than good. > > > > The best combination is cottage cheese and linseed oil. The linseed > > should be freshly ground. Carbohydrates containing natural sugar, > > such as dates, figs, pears, apples and grapes, can also be > included > > in the diet. Honey is also beneficial. She feels most of the > > synthetic vitamin A preparations are bad because they contain > > oxidation products, but much carotene as pro-vitamin A (from > carrot) > > is consumed. Vitamin B from buttermilk, yogurt, and natural yeast > is > > beneficial. > > > > > > A person requires daily about 4 oz. of cottage cheese mixed well > with > > 1.5 oz. of linseed oil. A blender or egg beater works fine. The > > mixture an be sweeten with honey or otherwise flavored naturally. > > Fresh fruits can be added. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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