Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Sounds okay, but like we've been discussing, Flax Seed Oil alone is not a healthy balance of Omega-3s and 6's. You can add Borage or PrimRose Oil. Also, Hemp Oil or Omega Twin are good and balanced. -------------------------------------------------------- >I was back at Trader Joes again and found some EFA's there. It is called Omega-3 Flax Oil, but it contains Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I use Coromega (www.coromega.com.) I buy it at Vitamin World. It comes in little packets and has a wonderful orange taste. I do put flaxseed meal (found in most grocery stores in the baking section)in my protein drinks, but count on the flaxseed meal more for being regular than the EFA benefits. You can read more about it on the website, but I would bet that once you take this, you will be hooked because taking your EFA's never tasted so good. I sometimes take it after a meal as dessert. dj > > Good morning, > > I am nearing the end of my bottle of Carlson's Cod > Liver Oil, of which I take about a teaspoon a day for > my EFA's. I am trying to decide what type of EFA's to > take for the next round... > > I was wondering what others take for their EFA's... > fish oil? if so, what brand/kind/pills? > > Or, if you take flax oil or other EFA's? How much/what > type/brand? > > I used to take the flax oil, but I heard that your > body has to convert it over to use as EFA's, while the > fish oil converts rapidly/easier. > > Thank you for your help! > > -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 , In the FAQ section of www.coromega.com they answer your flaxseed oil/EFA conversion question. What about flaxseed oil? Isn't it a good source of Omega-3?Yes. However, it differs from fish oil. The Omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed oil is called LNA (alpha-linolenic acid). Once in the body, LNA is usually converted into EPA and DHA. However, the conversion can be inefficient; therefore, you may need to consume considerably more flaxseed oil than fish oil. In addition, fish oil does not have to be converted by the body to provide us with the EPA and DHA, the fish convert them for us. > > Good morning, > > I am nearing the end of my bottle of Carlson's Cod > Liver Oil, of which I take about a teaspoon a day for > my EFA's. I am trying to decide what type of EFA's to > take for the next round... > > I was wondering what others take for their EFA's... > fish oil? if so, what brand/kind/pills? > > Or, if you take flax oil or other EFA's? How much/what > type/brand? > > I used to take the flax oil, but I heard that your > body has to convert it over to use as EFA's, while the > fish oil converts rapidly/easier. > > Thank you for your help! > > -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 How many packets do you take a day? > > > > Good morning, > > > > I am nearing the end of my bottle of Carlson's Cod > > Liver Oil, of which I take about a teaspoon a day for > > my EFA's. I am trying to decide what type of EFA's to > > take for the next round... > > > > I was wondering what others take for their EFA's... > > fish oil? if so, what brand/kind/pills? > > > > Or, if you take flax oil or other EFA's? How much/what > > type/brand? > > > > I used to take the flax oil, but I heard that your > > body has to convert it over to use as EFA's, while the > > fish oil converts rapidly/easier. > > > > Thank you for your help! > > > > -- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 > I used to take the flax oil, but I heard that your > body has to convert it over to use as EFA's, while the > fish oil converts rapidly/easier. Fish oils are called 'dietary oils' but are not essential fatty acids (EFA's). It is the other way around that when EFA's are digested they are said to be able to be converted to the other kind of omega3's(DHA and EPA's) found in fish oils. So if you are taking only fish oil, you are missing out on the 'other kind' of omega3 acids that are known as EFA's. You can see the differences at this websites columns of categories: http://www23.netrition.com/oils_page.html Tis better to take both really ... and or also eat fish (like salmon) twice a week ... " In the body, LNA can be converted to EPA and DHA. However it appears that you need relatively large amounts of LNA to form enough EPA and DHA to meet the recommendations for these fatty acids. " http://qualitycounts.com/fpfats.htm You can get lots of info here also (as well as info on the UDO's Blend which is probably the most popular brand besides Barleans Flax Oil on this board): http://www.udoerasmus.com/FAQ.htm joni ------------------------------------------- *Lift well, Eat less, Walk fast, Live long* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 If I have salmon, just one. If I don't eat salmon, two. I think the recommended dose is just one pack a day though. > > > > > > Good morning, > > > > > > I am nearing the end of my bottle of Carlson's Cod > > > Liver Oil, of which I take about a teaspoon a day for > > > my EFA's. I am trying to decide what type of EFA's to > > > take for the next round... > > > > > > I was wondering what others take for their EFA's... > > > fish oil? if so, what brand/kind/pills? > > > > > > Or, if you take flax oil or other EFA's? How much/what > > > type/brand? > > > > > > I used to take the flax oil, but I heard that your > > > body has to convert it over to use as EFA's, while the > > > fish oil converts rapidly/easier. > > > > > > Thank you for your help! > > > > > > -- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 ah yes... I got a sample of that a few years back...so good you could just roll around in it... lol! but the package is too small. Thanks for reminding me of this, I will pick some up tomorrow! -- --- b0onla1 <no_reply > wrote: --------------------------------- I use Coromega (www.coromega.com.) I buy it at Vitamin World. It comes in little packets and has a wonderful orange taste... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 FANTASTIC RESULTS! I loved reading your post! I agree, it's much harder not taking care of my body. I loved it this year at New Year's when I didn't have a weightloss goal. Just to keep eating healthy and add in weights! I wondering about the EFA's too. I don't supplement but am considering adding in Flaxseed oil. On the other hand, I don't want to mess with my results. Maybe I'll wait like you for week 7 to add something new. Jami > > Hi all! > > I'm rounding the bend on my 6th week of the challenge and it's going very > well so far... 15lbs down and 20.5 inches lost so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I have a 5yr. old son who is currently taking Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9. EPA = 270mg. DHA = 180mg. GLA = 66mg. Total Omega 3's = 565mg. Can I increase the dosage or is this correct. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our kids who are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being symptomatic of such, turn them over quite rapidly. Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. l.largey schrieb: > > Hi > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know this may be > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after searching > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable so they > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1866 - Release Date: 27/12/2008 20:49 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I hate to ask stupid questions BUT...dilated pupils is symptomatic of what? oxidative stress? what would be best to treat this stress? My 5 year old eyes are dilated daily. Thanks, Joyce Lindsey > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our kids who > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being symptomatic of > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > Hi > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know this may be > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after searching > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable so they > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1866 - Release Date: 27/12/2008 20:49 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 That's more adrenal-related. Try a self-pupil test described in Test Two here: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/adrenal-info/ Is he chelating? Chelating is hard on your adrenals, so he should take ACE and/or supplements to support his adrenals. For more info you can check out Adrenal Fatigue by . On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Mike Lindsey <kcbdsharky@...> wrote: > I hate to ask stupid questions BUT...dilated pupils is symptomatic of > what? oxidative stress? what would be best to treat this stress? My > 5 year old eyes are dilated daily. > > Thanks, > Joyce Lindsey > > > > > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our kids who > > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being symptomatic of > > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. > > > > > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know this may be > > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after searching > > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable so they > > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 He is currently on his third round of ALA only - 15 mg every 3-4 hours for 3 days on and 4 days off. But he had dilated eyes for a couple of years. I have taken him to a vision MD who couldn't give me any reason for his eyes to be dilated. What is ACE? Thanks, Joyce Lindsey > > > > > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our kids who > > > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being symptomatic of > > > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > > > > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. > > > > > > > > > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know this may be > > > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after searching > > > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable so they > > > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Adrenal Cortex Extract. It's actually adrenal cortex glandular that you would want to supplement. I get Nutricology. 15mg sounds a bit high - starting dose should be 1/8 mg per pound of body weight. How are his side effects? You might want to half that. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:07 PM, Mike Lindsey <kcbdsharky@...> wrote: > He is currently on his third round of ALA only - 15 mg every 3-4 hours > for 3 days on and 4 days off. But he had dilated eyes for a couple of > years. I have taken him to a vision MD who couldn't give me any > reason for his eyes to be dilated. What is ACE? > > Thanks, > Joyce Lindsey > > > > > > > > > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our > kids who > > > > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being > symptomatic of > > > > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > > > > > > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know > this may be > > > > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after > searching > > > > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable > so they > > > > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I read 1/4 mg per pound; see quoted area below, my son weighs 52 lbs. His only side effect that I can see is additional constipation when he already had constipation. During the first round, he didn't have a BM until the fourth day and that was with GSE and Milk Thistle plus one dose of MiraLax that the doctor prescribed. (I don't like what I have read about Miralax so I don't think I will use it again.) He has been more vocal and since he is non-verbal, that is a good thing. This round he had a BM on the 2nd day. Treatment protocol as above. Start with 1/4 mg per pound of kid. A few side effects are to be expected, but if they are distinct and noticeable, then reduce the dose to 1/8 mg per pound. You give it for 3 days (and the intervening nights) and then skip at least 3 or 4 days and repeat. You should see significant improvement after a dozen cycles. It may take 30-100 cycles to really clear the mercury out. I suggest keeping it up until you are really sure all the mercury is gone. If you don't see any improvement after 12 cycles then it isn't working and you need to decide what else to do. Andy Cutler http://onibasu.com/archives/am/1145.html Thanks, Joyce > > > > > > > > > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our > > kids who > > > > > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being > > symptomatic of > > > > > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > > > > > > > > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 months. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know > > this may be > > > > > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after > > searching > > > > > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat soluable > > so they > > > > > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and 9's? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 If you're not seeing unbearable side effects then by all means do 1/4 mg per pound. A lot of adults on frequent-dose-chelation can't even take 3mg, so it really depends on the person. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Mike Lindsey <kcbdsharky@...> wrote: > I read 1/4 mg per pound; see quoted area below, my son weighs 52 lbs. > His only side effect that I can see is additional constipation when he > already had constipation. During the first round, he didn't have a BM > until the fourth day and that was with GSE and Milk Thistle plus one > dose of MiraLax that the doctor prescribed. (I don't like what I have > read about Miralax so I don't think I will use it again.) He has been > more vocal and since he is non-verbal, that is a good thing. This round > he had a BM on the 2nd day. > > Treatment protocol as above. Start with 1/4 mg per pound of kid. A few > side > effects are to be expected, but if they are distinct and noticeable, > then > reduce the dose to 1/8 mg per pound. You give it for 3 days (and the > intervening nights) and then skip at least 3 or 4 days and repeat. You > should see significant improvement after a dozen cycles. It may take > 30-100 > cycles to really clear the mercury out. I suggest keeping it up until > you > are really sure all the mercury is gone. If you don't see any > improvement > after 12 cycles then it isn't working and you need to decide what else > to do. > > Andy Cutler > http://onibasu.com/archives/am/1145.html > > > Thanks, > Joyce > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It all depends on how fast your body turns them over. In our > > > kids who > > > > > > are under a great deal of stress, dilated pupils being > > > symptomatic of > > > > > > such, turn them over quite rapidly. > > > > > > > > > > > > Under normal conditions, fatty acid turnover takes around 3 > months. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > l.largey schrieb: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone know how long EFA's last in our bodies? I know > > > this may be > > > > > > > a slightly stupid question..but I cant find anything after > > > searching > > > > > > > for quite a while. I know vitamins A, D and E are fat > soluable > > > so they > > > > > > > last longer than water soluable. What about omega 3,6 and > 9's? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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