Omega 3's

fawn · 07-05-2008, 08:50 AM

I've noticed a lot of people here are not taking fish oils. Do you all realize the importance of a healthy omega 3 balance? It really is non-negotiable and in my humble opinion much more important than your multi vitamin. It reduces inflammation which contributes to heart disease, feeds your cells, helps your cognitive function including and not limited to depression, anxiety, thought process.......It is said that a childs IQ increases with the consumption of omega 3's and is reduced with the consumption of trans fats. I encourage you to research the beneficial and necessary values of omega 3's. Don't limit yourself to the knowledge of just carbohydrate restriction rather educate yourself to your EFA intakes. Here's a resource for your review. Basic Nutrition: Cod Liver Oil--The Number One Superfood

KellyMarie38 · 07-05-2008, 09:08 AM

I take a highly concentrated fish oil each day and my kids take fish oil also. Omega 3's are great for you, I agree.

Buffy45 · 07-05-2008, 09:10 AM

It is on my shopping list that I am taking to the local HFS today. I am taking a liquid vitamin/mineral supplement and the only thing missing from it is the Omega 3s. I have also added cinnamon for my blood sugar.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-05-2008, 09:15 AM

hubby reminded me today to get more for our daughter! we have seen huge improvements in her speach since starting giving it to her..
the stuff is amazing!
now I just gotta remind myself to take it..

fawn can I mix it in my shakes? I think this would be more easy for me to remember..

HezzieLee · 07-05-2008, 09:16 AM

What a coinky-dink! I just bought some from GNC. A bottle was only $5 when you spent $17 in the store. Plus my 20% off from my gold card!

lowcarblulu · 07-05-2008, 09:29 AM

I take 2 krill oil caps and a Coromega packet daily. Thanks for the reminder!

BufoDieter · 07-05-2008, 09:58 AM

How do you give it to your kids? As a liquid on a spoon? (Mine won't swallow pills yet). How is the taste? Is there a flavor that they like better than others?

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-05-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BufoDieter

How do you give it to your kids? As a liquid on a spoon? (Mine won't swallow pills yet). How is the taste? Is there a flavor that they like better than others?

I found these little chewable round gelcaps.. they are strawberry flavored.. my daughter loves them..

ardawn · 07-05-2008, 10:29 AM

Mine dds, 13.5 and 12 take the orange flavored Nordic Naturals. They don't mind the taste at all. In fact,most days they just take it from the spoon. I take a different brand that is lemon mint flavored,and I prefer to mix it it something.(usually an egg cream)

Meekness29 · 07-05-2008, 10:34 AM

Fawn,

I just purchased some Fish Oil this week and will start taking them today. My bottle says 1000mg per pill. What is the recommended dosaged? Please help. Thanks!

Meek

BufoDieter · 07-05-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

I found these little chewable round gelcaps.. they are strawberry flavored.. my daughter loves them..

Ooh! Where'd ya find them?

wifezilla · 07-05-2008, 10:38 AM

alisbabe posted this on "the other" forum....

"Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer
by William Atkins
Thursday, 03 July 2008

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are twice as effective in improving test scores for girls as boys, U.S. researchers have found. While this appears to confirm the theory that fish is brain food, the researchers also found that omega-6, found primarily in rapeseed, sunflower, palm, and soy oils, diminishes the power of the brain.

William Lessek (University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Steve Baulin (University of California, Santa Barbara) used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

The survey was conducted in the United States on 4,000 children between the ages of six and sixteen years.

Lessek and Baulin already knew that omega-3 (formally called n-3 fatty acids), which is found in cold water oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines, is important for both men and women to develop intelligence while growing up as children.

However, they wondered if omega-3 might be even more important for women because, besides helping to build strong brains, it also is transferred from pregnant mothers to their fetuses through body fat—also providing nutrients to grow strong brains in babies.

As reported by New Scientist magazine (June 28-July 4, 2008), Lessek states, “The lower body fat is like a bank into which deposits are made during childhood and only withdrawn during pregnancy and nursing.” [New Scientist: “Omega-3s twice as important for girls as boys” (page 18)]

By using the cognitive test scores provided by the NHANES, their results showed that omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for both boys and girls in developing intelligence within their brains.

The really important news announced by the two scientists is that omega-3 was found to be twice as important for girls as it is for boys.

There is a down side, however--at least for girls.

On the negative side, Lassek and Gaulin found that the more omega-6 fatty acids (formally called n-6 fatty acids) that the girls consumed versus omega-3, the less they scored on the cognitive tests.

In other words, the more omega-6 consumed over omega-3, the less the brain develops within girls.

The two researchers did not find that the intelligence of boys were affected in the same way—they did not seem to be adversely affected by consuming more omega-6 over omega-3.

The two researchers presented their conclusions at the twentieth annual meeting of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES), which was held in Kyoto, Japan, between June 4-8, 2008.

The New Scientist article also states that the average U.S. citizen consumes about ten times more omega-6 than omega-3.

The article continues to explain that such huge amounts of omega-6 negate any positive effects of omega-3 within the human body.

The article in New Scientist is found at "Omega-3s are twice as important for girls as boys ." A subscription is required for the full article."
iTWire - Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-05-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BufoDieter

Ooh! Where'd ya find them?

vitamin shoppe they have a cute little fish on the bottle

amiga74 · 07-05-2008, 11:39 AM

i take them
they are also supposed to help with depression

YellowRoseTX · 07-05-2008, 11:40 AM

I have noticed a great improvement in my speech, etc. since I started taking an EFA supplement at the start of induction

If any of y'all in TX (or Mexico) go to HEB or Central Market, they have a good supplement that I use. It's called Complete Omega Complex, with EFAs from borage, fish, and flax oils (400 mg of each per gelcap) sourced from non-GMO supplies.

The "complete" supplement was a great thing for me to find, as I'm a person who is just starting to get into the wide world of supplements

gets a bit confusing at times, but ya gotta start somewhere I suppose

Mommie22boys · 07-05-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BufoDieter

How do you give it to your kids? As a liquid on a spoon? (Mine won't swallow pills yet). How is the taste? Is there a flavor that they like better than others?

Mine won't take pills/capsules yet, either. I even tried the strawberry ones that I got as samples from Vitamin SHoppe, but no go.

To help decide what flavor clo to get, I called Vitamin Shoppe ahead of time and asked what flavors of clo they carried. . .then I asked my 2 DS's what flavor they would like to have. Lemon-lime was the winner, and they take it right off the spoon at night time.

It helped that I explained to them why they were going to be taking it and how it would help them stay more focused and be able to stay on task better at school (they're 4 and 6). It seemed to help them knowing "why", b/c they weren't too thrilled with the taste at first. They still have a little swig of water after they take it.

Meekness29 · 07-05-2008, 11:48 AM

how much are you all consuming per day?

wifezilla · 07-05-2008, 12:02 PM

3000mg

KOO · 07-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Can flaxmeal give you the same benefits Fawn?

amiga74 · 07-05-2008, 12:48 PM

flax is a little different

NoWhammies · 07-05-2008, 01:16 PM

I take the Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil - either by itself or in a smoothie. I HATE fish, but I don't mind this at all.

wifezilla · 07-05-2008, 02:18 PM

I found this article....

"Looking at flax oil for health benefits? Well, if you want all those miraculous results that numerous scientific studies attribute to omega 3 oils, you can’t get them from flax. How do I know? The research says so!

In a recent study, published in the peer-reviewed, highly respected American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists studied, in depth, all of the many valid studies done on omega 3 oils. They concluded that NONE of the benefits came from flax. So, what’s the bottom line on omega 3 research? The multitude of amazing health benefits all come from fish oil – not flax oil.

And what are those amazing omega 3 fish oil health benefits? Here’s a partial list: a reduced risk of both heart disease and stroke; less inflammation and pain from rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, colitis, psoriasis, PMS, injuries and gout; a lower risk of breast and prostrate cancer; prevention of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes; better brain development; and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Wow!

So, how come more people don’t know the important distinction between fish oil and flax? That’s easy – it’s marketing. Flax is a cheap omega 3 oil. Sellers can give it a higher mark up and make more money. Therefore, they try to lead you to believe you can get the same results with flax that you can only get from omega 3 fish.

Why can’t you get the results from flax oil? Flax doesn’t have the essential omega 3 fatty acids necessary to produce the results. Two of the main ones are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). These essential omega 3 fatty acids and the important balance of fatty acids in omega 3 fish are what the beneficial results are attributed to.

“But,” cry the marketers, “you’re body can manufacturer DHA and EPA from the ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) that’s found in flax.” Technically this is true. But, in actuality, only 1/2 of 1% of the ALA consumed can be converted into DHA and EPA. And even this tiny amount requires a good digestive system, ideal conditions and a complex conversion process. Considering the fact that more money is spent in this country on digestive aids than on public school education, ideal circumstances are rare.

But, even if they exist, to get the DHA and EPA found naturally in a 3 oz. serving of omega 3 rich salmon (the richest source), a person would have to drink gallons of flax seed oil. And that would be a very bad idea, since side effects include inflammation, an increased risk of prostate cancer, loose stools and flatulence.

Here’s more facts about flax. Most of the “studies” used by the flax seed industry to support their outrageous product claims are either anecdotal or based on questionable test tube and animal studies. There have never been any long term, double blind, placebo controlled, peer reviewed human studies that found any nutritional benefits for flax seed oil. It’s also interesting to note that the most aggressive promoters are from Canada, the world’s largest producer and exporter of flax.

Since all valid research proves you can only get the phenomenal omega 3 health benefits from fish, it only makes good sense to choose a pure, high quality fish oil supplement with balanced DHA and EPA. Preferably, the source should be wild salmon from the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic.

You can check out my highest recommendation at the Fish Oil web site.

Be sure to check out my Natural Health Newsletter ."
Flax Oil for Health Benefits vs. Fish Oil? - Nutrition

Alison Jean 71 · 07-05-2008, 03:31 PM

Fawn do you recommend The Garden of Life brand? I currently take Spectrum fish oil capsules. I am not sure they are the best but when I go to the store, the vast array of brands throws me for a loop. I would like to start giving it to my 10 yr old DD. If it tastes okay she will give anything a shot.

hippiegirl · 07-05-2008, 03:52 PM

How much should children take?

Meekness29 · 07-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wifezilla

3000mg

Thanks for responding

Cats for Texas · 07-05-2008, 05:05 PM

I take 4 grams/day of Omega III. I notice differences when I miss: carb craving, less mental focus. Mine are prescription -- yes, my internist prescribed because of so many medical journal articles about the potential heart benefits.

07-05-2008, 08:50 AM	#1
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,189 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	Omega 3's I've noticed a lot of people here are not taking fish oils. Do you all realize the importance of a healthy omega 3 balance? It really is non-negotiable and in my humble opinion much more important than your multi vitamin. It reduces inflammation which contributes to heart disease, feeds your cells, helps your cognitive function including and not limited to depression, anxiety, thought process.......It is said that a childs IQ increases with the consumption of omega 3's and is reduced with the consumption of trans fats. I encourage you to research the beneficial and necessary values of omega 3's. Don't limit yourself to the knowledge of just carbohydrate restriction rather educate yourself to your EFA intakes. Here's a resource for your review. Basic Nutrition: Cod Liver Oil--The Number One Superfood __________________ 210/120 Maintenance It's as simple as removing the refined foods from your life permanently. With that, discover what nature's bounty has to offer organically, seasonally and locally. "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in the diet and in the cause and prevention of disease" Thomas Edison

07-05-2008, 10:38 AM	#12
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,925 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/209/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	alisbabe posted this on "the other" forum.... "Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer by William Atkins Thursday, 03 July 2008 Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are twice as effective in improving test scores for girls as boys, U.S. researchers have found. While this appears to confirm the theory that fish is brain food, the researchers also found that omega-6, found primarily in rapeseed, sunflower, palm, and soy oils, diminishes the power of the brain. William Lessek (University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Steve Baulin (University of California, Santa Barbara) used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The survey was conducted in the United States on 4,000 children between the ages of six and sixteen years. Lessek and Baulin already knew that omega-3 (formally called n-3 fatty acids), which is found in cold water oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines, is important for both men and women to develop intelligence while growing up as children. However, they wondered if omega-3 might be even more important for women because, besides helping to build strong brains, it also is transferred from pregnant mothers to their fetuses through body fat—also providing nutrients to grow strong brains in babies. As reported by New Scientist magazine (June 28-July 4, 2008), Lessek states, “The lower body fat is like a bank into which deposits are made during childhood and only withdrawn during pregnancy and nursing.” [New Scientist: “Omega-3s twice as important for girls as boys” (page 18)] By using the cognitive test scores provided by the NHANES, their results showed that omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for both boys and girls in developing intelligence within their brains. The really important news announced by the two scientists is that omega-3 was found to be twice as important for girls as it is for boys. There is a down side, however--at least for girls. On the negative side, Lassek and Gaulin found that the more omega-6 fatty acids (formally called n-6 fatty acids) that the girls consumed versus omega-3, the less they scored on the cognitive tests. In other words, the more omega-6 consumed over omega-3, the less the brain develops within girls. The two researchers did not find that the intelligence of boys were affected in the same way—they did not seem to be adversely affected by consuming more omega-6 over omega-3. The two researchers presented their conclusions at the twentieth annual meeting of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES), which was held in Kyoto, Japan, between June 4-8, 2008. The New Scientist article also states that the average U.S. citizen consumes about ten times more omega-6 than omega-3. The article continues to explain that such huge amounts of omega-6 negate any positive effects of omega-3 within the human body. The article in New Scientist is found at "Omega-3s are twice as important for girls as boys ." A subscription is required for the full article." iTWire - Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer __________________ *"And so, may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat plenty of fresh vegetables." - The Tick* My blog about weight loss for people and pets http://wifezillasway.blogspot.com/ My new Low Carb Column! http://www.examiner.com/x-798-Denver-LowCarb-Examiner

07-05-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
YellowRoseTX Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central TX Posts: 249 Gallery: YellowRoseTX Stats: (277)263.4/261.5/190mini/160longterm 5'8" WOE: Barry Groves - NHWL Start Date: BG 18 July 2008	I have noticed a great improvement in my speech, etc. since I started taking an EFA supplement at the start of induction If any of y'all in TX (or Mexico) go to HEB or Central Market, they have a good supplement that I use. It's called Complete Omega Complex, with EFAs from borage, fish, and flax oils (400 mg of each per gelcap) sourced from non-GMO supplies. The "complete" supplement was a great thing for me to find, as I'm a person who is just starting to get into the wide world of supplements gets a bit confusing at times, but ya gotta start somewhere I suppose __________________ Alyson "A goal without a plan is just a wish." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery

07-05-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
KellyMarie38 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshires, MA Posts: 1,018 Gallery: KellyMarie38 Stats: 144.8-136.8-135.8-130 & tone-5'7" tall WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 07/2001	I take a highly concentrated fish oil each day and my kids take fish oil also. Omega 3's are great for you, I agree.

07-05-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
Buffy45 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 3,142 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart 6/1/08	It is on my shopping list that I am taking to the local HFS today. I am taking a liquid vitamin/mineral supplement and the only thing missing from it is the Omega 3s. I have also added cinnamon for my blood sugar.

07-05-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,524 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	hubby reminded me today to get more for our daughter! we have seen huge improvements in her speach since starting giving it to her.. the stuff is amazing! now I just gotta remind myself to take it.. fawn can I mix it in my shakes? I think this would be more easy for me to remember..

07-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 569 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/170/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: March 2008	What a coinky-dink! I just bought some from GNC. A bottle was only $5 when you spent $17 in the store. Plus my 20% off from my gold card!

07-05-2008, 09:29 AM	#6
lowcarblulu Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 294 Gallery: lowcarblulu WOE: Protein Power Start Date: this time: October 2007	I take 2 krill oil caps and a Coromega packet daily. Thanks for the reminder!

07-05-2008, 09:58 AM	#7
BufoDieter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ♫ Under starry skies above ♪ Posts: 1,092 Gallery: BufoDieter Stats: 5' 8" 221/=8{}/150? (size 8) WOE: I ♥ Atkins, Eades & Taubes Start Date: Original: 8/2001... Restart: 6/2007	How do you give it to your kids? As a liquid on a spoon? (Mine won't swallow pills yet). How is the taste? Is there a flavor that they like better than others?

07-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#9
ardawn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 525 Gallery: ardawn Stats: 5'6,goal weight 130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: starting anew each day	Mine dds, 13.5 and 12 take the orange flavored Nordic Naturals. They don't mind the taste at all. In fact,most days they just take it from the spoon. I take a different brand that is lemon mint flavored,and I prefer to mix it it something.(usually an egg cream)

07-05-2008, 10:34 AM	#10
Meekness29 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,397 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: Meekness29 Stats: Goal: 145	Fawn, I just purchased some Fish Oil this week and will start taking them today. My bottle says 1000mg per pill. What is the recommended dosaged? Please help. Thanks! Meek

07-05-2008, 11:39 AM	#14
amiga74 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: austin Posts: 1,686 Gallery: amiga74 Stats: 150/140/135 - 5'7.5 WOE: super-slow via moderation/organic	i take them they are also supposed to help with depression

07-05-2008, 11:48 AM	#17
Meekness29 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,397 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: Meekness29 Stats: Goal: 145	how much are you all consuming per day?

07-05-2008, 12:02 PM	#18
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,925 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/209/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	3000mg

07-05-2008, 12:12 PM	#19
KOO Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9,201 Gallery: KOO Stats: Starting 183..Now 155..First goal 140...TBD	Can flaxmeal give you the same benefits Fawn?

07-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#20
amiga74 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: austin Posts: 1,686 Gallery: amiga74 Stats: 150/140/135 - 5'7.5 WOE: super-slow via moderation/organic	flax is a little different

07-05-2008, 01:16 PM	#21
NoWhammies Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 66 Gallery: NoWhammies WOE: PPLP/Paleo Start Date: 12/2006	I take the Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil - either by itself or in a smoothie. I HATE fish, but I don't mind this at all.

07-05-2008, 02:18 PM	#22
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,925 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/209/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	I found this article.... "Looking at flax oil for health benefits? Well, if you want all those miraculous results that numerous scientific studies attribute to omega 3 oils, you can’t get them from flax. How do I know? The research says so! In a recent study, published in the peer-reviewed, highly respected American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists studied, in depth, all of the many valid studies done on omega 3 oils. They concluded that NONE of the benefits came from flax. So, what’s the bottom line on omega 3 research? The multitude of amazing health benefits all come from fish oil – not flax oil. And what are those amazing omega 3 fish oil health benefits? Here’s a partial list: a reduced risk of both heart disease and stroke; less inflammation and pain from rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, colitis, psoriasis, PMS, injuries and gout; a lower risk of breast and prostrate cancer; prevention of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes; better brain development; and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Wow! So, how come more people don’t know the important distinction between fish oil and flax? That’s easy – it’s marketing. Flax is a cheap omega 3 oil. Sellers can give it a higher mark up and make more money. Therefore, they try to lead you to believe you can get the same results with flax that you can only get from omega 3 fish. Why can’t you get the results from flax oil? Flax doesn’t have the essential omega 3 fatty acids necessary to produce the results. Two of the main ones are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). These essential omega 3 fatty acids and the important balance of fatty acids in omega 3 fish are what the beneficial results are attributed to. “But,” cry the marketers, “you’re body can manufacturer DHA and EPA from the ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) that’s found in flax.” Technically this is true. But, in actuality, only 1/2 of 1% of the ALA consumed can be converted into DHA and EPA. And even this tiny amount requires a good digestive system, ideal conditions and a complex conversion process. Considering the fact that more money is spent in this country on digestive aids than on public school education, ideal circumstances are rare. But, even if they exist, to get the DHA and EPA found naturally in a 3 oz. serving of omega 3 rich salmon (the richest source), a person would have to drink gallons of flax seed oil. And that would be a very bad idea, since side effects include inflammation, an increased risk of prostate cancer, loose stools and flatulence. Here’s more facts about flax. Most of the “studies” used by the flax seed industry to support their outrageous product claims are either anecdotal or based on questionable test tube and animal studies. There have never been any long term, double blind, placebo controlled, peer reviewed human studies that found any nutritional benefits for flax seed oil. It’s also interesting to note that the most aggressive promoters are from Canada, the world’s largest producer and exporter of flax. Since all valid research proves you can only get the phenomenal omega 3 health benefits from fish, it only makes good sense to choose a pure, high quality fish oil supplement with balanced DHA and EPA. Preferably, the source should be wild salmon from the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic. You can check out my highest recommendation at the Fish Oil web site. Be sure to check out my Natural Health Newsletter ." Flax Oil for Health Benefits vs. Fish Oil? - Nutrition

07-05-2008, 03:31 PM	#23
Alison Jean 71 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,056 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 37yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	Fawn do you recommend The Garden of Life brand? I currently take Spectrum fish oil capsules. I am not sure they are the best but when I go to the store, the vast array of brands throws me for a loop. I would like to start giving it to my 10 yr old DD. If it tastes okay she will give anything a shot.

07-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#24
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 4,461 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	How much should children take?

07-05-2008, 05:05 PM	#26
Cats for Texas Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 Gallery: Cats for Texas Stats: 208/180/175/164; Goal 150 WOE: LC Start Date: First start 9/2002 at 250; second 10/2007	I take 4 grams/day of Omega III. I notice differences when I miss: carb craving, less mental focus. Mine are prescription -- yes, my internist prescribed because of so many medical journal articles about the potential heart benefits.