Essential Fatty Acid Sources

[Guest guest]

Hello!

I am having trouble finding out which high quality brands of the

following EFA's, with the " specifications " listed below, are SCD

legal. If anyone knows of any brand names that fit these

descriptions, I'd be very appreciative!

1. A good SCD legal Fish Oil

(note: not " Cod Liver Oil " - I have found a suitable one already)

-higher EPA to DHA ratio

-Lemon and Lime free, as our son has an anaphylactic allergy to these.

-Is it essential to get liquid vs. soft gel capsules, or are our kids

able to digest these capsules, in spite of digestive issues?

-**Is " d-alpha tocopherol " (vit E) SCD legal even though its from a

soy source?

2. A good SCD legal Nut-Seed Blend

-with ratio 2:1 of Omega 3:Omega 6

-many have flax seed oil: is this still considered illegal on the

SCD? Are there any SCD legal alternatives?

Thank you!

[Guest guest]

At 03:04 PM 7/20/2006, you wrote:

>[snip]

>2. A good SCD legal Nut-Seed Blend

>-with ratio 2:1 of Omega 3:Omega 6

>-many have flax seed oil: is this still considered illegal on the

>SCD? Are there any SCD legal alternatives?

Although flax seed is not allowed on the SCD diet, Flax seed OIL is SCD legal.

mother of Adam

[Guest guest]

<<Although flax seed is not allowed on the SCD diet, Flax seed OIL is SCD

legal.>>

Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, likes hemp oil... and

pumpkin seed oil better than flax. Or there's always his own " Udo's Choice "

blend, which he feels has the perfect balance of all the EFA's (I'm not plugging

it, it's just an option). It does have rice and oat germ OILS in it... but not

the starch from those grains. I've seen it on the shelf at Wild Oats and Whole

Foods, or you could order online. His site has a lot of general info and

articles about EFA's & nutritional oils and I would trust his wisdom on the

subject: www.udoerasmus.com

Hemp oil is made from hemp that is legally grown for the nutrient-rich seed and

fiber (that is used to make clothing)... has no THC in it so there is no worries

about it's association with marijuana. Like flax oil, it oxidizes quickly... has

to be fresh, refridgerated and used before the pull date is up. Has kind of a

nutty taste like flax.

Patti, mom to Katera

[Guest guest]

Hi " recoverybound2004 " ,

> -Is it essential to get liquid vs. soft gel capsules, or are our

kids

> able to digest these capsules, in spite of digestive issues?

Some people can digest the gel capsules others cannot. Are you able

to use other gel capsules without problems?

> -**Is " d-alpha tocopherol " (vit E) SCD legal even though its from a

> soy source?

Yes it is.

Sheila, SCD 2/01, UC 22yrs

mom of and

[Guest guest]

> Hi " recoverybound2004 " ,

>

>> -Is it essential to get liquid vs. soft gel capsules, or are our

> kids

>> able to digest these capsules, in spite of digestive issues?

>

> Some people can digest the gel capsules others cannot.

Veggie capsules are usually easier than beef gelatin capsules for those

who are chemically sensitive.

Carol F.

Celiac, MCS, Latex Allergy, EMS

SCD 6 years