Why Fish Oil is Good for You

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

sarahstruth — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:20:13 GMT

Nobody has mentioned Hemp seed oil; hemp oil pressed from seed contains the perfect balance of EFA's. A 3:1 ratio of omega 6 to omega 3, ( I believe the ratio of 1:1 would be found in brain tissue) Unlike Flax, which is heavily weighted on the Omega 3 side, hemp is in perfect balance. Flax, is perfect for restoring a fatty acid dificiency, if ground and eaten straight from seed; and hemp is perfect for maintaining balance.

We should all be trying to eliminate the need for expensive fish oils, life should not have to be this complicated; if you want to save money the hemp seed is for you.....Another advantage of the hemp seed is that it contains 2.5% stearidonic acid SDA, which your body can use to produce EPA..and not only do you get EFA's from hemp seed you also get fibre, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and protein; ....they are abundant in the sulphur containing amino acids methionine and cysteine, but unlike dairy, beef, fish, eggs etc, the Hemp seed is very easily digested, they are awsome....The Hemp Seed is King....

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

jams — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:54:21 GMT

I buy mine in capsule form from Neways. It has 750mg Natural fish oil (33% EPA: 22% DHA) in every capsule; evening primrose oil; safflower oil; linseed oil; r,s-alpha lipoic acid.

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

Shanames — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:11:43 GMT

Sure, it is possible to squeeze the oil out these tiny creatures and it might even be really healthy, but at what cost? Not the monetary cost, which seems to be the primary interest of certain well paid scientist and, thus, certain doctors. I'm talking about the environmental cost.

Humans are depleting the oceans at an alarming rate, much beyond legal allowances and restrictions, and with methods of harvesting that are devastating to the entire habitat and food chain, greatly reducing ocean diversity and sustainability. We've determined through sound science that it is unhealthy to eat the larger predators up the food chain because of toxic levels of mercury as well as other harmful heavy metals and chemicals, so now we're targeting smaller species in the chain. Do a little research and you'll find that the population of planktons and krill have significantly decreased in the last two decades (which has been correlated to increased ocean temperatures), and these species are critical for feeding not only fish but a great number of other species. Whales, seals, penguins, sea birds, to name a few. Despite this knowledge, certain individuals have decided to harvest the already dwindling population of krill and squeeze them for their precious oils because it's good for human consumption and might increase health and longevity.

Therefore, my question is... Is it ethical for humans to consume krill oil when so many other species are standing in line before us?

Ethically, I think not!

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jaycou — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:06:19 GMT

can i take fish oil and cod liver oil as well, living in the north east wintery season

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Gino — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:22:52 GMT

What i am concerned about is the quality of the fish oil supplement......at Dr. Mercola's suggestion, I have been taking 's Fish Oil Supplement; but then I learned that the oil goes through a process of molecular distillation which removes the harmful elements and also some of the good nutreins.......it is actually a refined product. The process also involves heating the oil to high temperatures to remove the PCB's, etc. SInce I learned this I have been taking a product from Vital Choice call Salmon oil which they claim is pure, unprocess and unrefind....does anyone one have any suggestions regarding this matter?

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

VeganPower — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:38:38 GMT

As a Vegan, my best sources for ALA would be Flaxseeds and Hemp, and since little of that ALA would be converted to EPA/DHA I also suppliment it with "Zen-3" DHA derived from Algae (totally organic with no pollution - as it it being grown out of the ocean)

there's also a more expensive option that even contains EPA as well as DHA - "V-pure" but I have found the Zen-3 has more value for the money..

any other Vegans out there?

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

NAG — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:12:44 GMT

I noticed the fishy smell of the krill oil too, so I just keep it in the refrigerator.

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greenmtman — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:48:51 GMT

To ChrisK and HeatherM It is Brian Peskin not Perkins. He is very convincing.

Greenmtman

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mousemorris — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:12:08 GMT

I use Vivitas Triple Fish Oil on a daily basis now for about 7 years. I'm 23 and started taking it earlier because my mom said it would help with my skin, and it certainly did! If i don't take it for 4 days in a row, i break out and my skin looks terrible.

re: Why Fish Oil is Good for You

julianabenner — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:16:34 GMT

I also have been aware of a fishy smell from the last few bottles of Krill oil and would like to know why, and if they are rancid. I had Mercola send one replacement and it also was very fishy smelling. My kids refused to take them! I will not be purchasing any more until we get some answers. Thanks for bringing it up!

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Carol M — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:33:50 GMT

I'm a vegetarian, so I will not take fish oil. I get my omega 3's in plant form.

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Conscious Evolution — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:32:34 GMT

Not to get off topic but I just got my Inner Circle Package today and let me tell you that is the best 20 dollars I have invested in a long time... Not to kiss butt but Mercola has outdone himself on this one! If anyone has any doubts about the worth of Inner Circle listen to me and sign up. Seriously, everything I got has got to be around a 1000 value not to mention the pricless information he shares in this mind opening package.

Peace and Love everyone!

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staten c medsker — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:11:35 GMT

No one has mentioned Salba. Is it not a prime and easy to ingest source of Omega3 ,or have I been misled?

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curttamb — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:15:22 GMT

I have had the same with the krill oil also all six of my bottles

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paulpass13 — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:58:25 GMT

To chrisk the name you are looking for is Brian peskin