Why Fish Oil is NOT the Best Omega-3 Source

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Laura G. — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:37:04 GMT

Forgive me, but I don't understand Mercola's label for his krill oil product. He states that there are 30/100 in the new and improved version, but where on the label does it even show how much Omega-3 is in the product? It doesn't. I'd feel much more comfortable seeing the amounts. I don't just want to read about it in his article/sales letter for it! I want it to be plain-as-day when it comes to things I'm putting in my body.

I do believe our Western diet is overrun in Omega-6, so I take a decent krill supplement (one that shows the Omega-3 and Omega-6 breakdown on the label), but I stopped for a couple of weeks. I believe taking a break from supplements is prudent.

Comments?

re: Why Fish Oil is NOT the Best Omega-3 Source

karllosken — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:59:43 GMT

Purslane is the richest source of these beneficial omega-3 fats of any plant yet studied. Because of that happy fact, you may find this leafy vegetable becoming a popular food item in the United States.

www.drmcdougall.com/med_heart.html

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mike4 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:48:32 GMT

Gald everyone finally seeing thru DR. M's b/s. it's all about $$. I'll stick with my fresh ground flax, a couple 4oz. pcs. of fish a week and i'm fine.

Or, one could use-fish oil--er, cod oil--er, krill oil, er, geez, i don't know :o(

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burner — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:45:22 GMT

Are we about to deplete the krill population? If we start to eat the food that the largest land mammals depend on will we finish the sea off for good? Also, Antarctic Krill actually cleans carbon dioxide off of the underbelly of large ice flows. These ice flows are melting (see global warming) and CO2 is being released into the atmosphere... If we start consuming something that is described as a "Carbon Dioxide Sink" we are certainly making sure we end this quickly.

Please don't think I am preaching. Sometimes I wish that I didn't have to eat to survive.

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dpmsurf — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:18:02 GMT

The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 appears to be one fo the most important aspect to your health. The mass production of our food supply has taken it's toll on these ratio's. THey are like 20 to 1 Omega 6 to Omega 3. So as we used to keep these ratio's more correct just form our diet - we do not anymore. that is why supplementation is needed. I read o nMercola.com that Grassfed Beef is higher in omega 3 then fish. As an aside I now see Milk fortified with added Omega 3. Kind of ironic - if they just let the cows run around and eat grass like they are supposed to the milk would all ready be high in Omega3 plus it would be healthy instead of detrimental to your health. I think we all know that fortified is always a bad thing.

I think an important thing to mention here is that if our diets were not so poor. I believe our ratios of omega 6 - omega 3 would be more in line. This would keep many deseases at bay. I beleive when these levels get outta whack that is when all the Inflammation deseases start. Arthritis, Heart desease, High blood pressue etc etc.

So the reason Krill oil is the best way to increase your omega 3 levels to omega 6 levels is becasue of the added anti oxidants. The fact that krill oil is a renewable food source. It also does not go racnid as easy as fish oil.

I think you if stay away from store bought products (regular meats,eggs,milk) and concentrate on grass fed Cows for your beef and milk and natural cage free local eggs. Chickens,cows and any other meat you know are running around, eating and living naturally you can keep your levels in check. Of course you need to stay away from all the foods cooked in trans fats.

Check out www.omega-3-for-your-health.com for more information on Omega 3

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charmer8 — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:43:53 GMT

My husband is always telling me to only believe information on sites that don't sell anything or at least don't sell the items that they provide information on, because chances are pretty high the information is bias.

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Capt. Awesome — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:18 GMT

I have been using Vital Choice Seafood fish oil for a couple of years and have been very happy with it. This is the same outfit Dr. Mercola recommends for provably toxin/contamination free salmon, and they manufacture the fish oil from these same salmon. Anyone have any info on this, pro or con?

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Produce Maven — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:23:54 GMT

Dr. Mercola: Please visit Dr. McDougall's website and read his reply to the May 2007 NYTimes article entitled "Death by Veganism." I love your web-site but your pro-animal-protein agenda just strikes me as being all wrong -- especially as animal protein is resource intensive -- even if it is grass-grown!!!! That's like the whole ethanol agenda; sorry folks, but you can't have your corn and eat and drink and drive it too. Grass-grown anything doesn't cut it either: where does the grass acreage and water come from? And what about algae farms? Tell me where the water comes from, and tell me how clean it is.

And how bio-inefficient is any form of poultry/meat/milk when you calculate kilocalories per hectare produced?

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rockbysea — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:13:03 GMT

I started to get concerned when he started to say that vitamin D supplements are not good because one could overdose and then he promoted an expensive alternative: a tanning machine.

I get my omega 3 from Norwegian Cod oil which is highly purified and not as expensive plus it contains naturally occurring vitamin E. So just by taking Norwegian cod oil I don't have to buy his expensive krill oil nor his expensive tanning machine. If humans were meant to eat krill we'd all look like whales.

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scottsear — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:19:01 GMT

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stockquotes13 — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:45:39 GMT

Krill and Flax. Everthing in moderation. I grind a tablespoon once or twice a week and add it to my oatmeal once I saw the article about flax and cancer. I started Dr M's krill about 6 months ago and have 2-3 capsules a week. Hadn't seen much about krill and potential side affects if used in excess. Now I see that it may cause excessive bleeding. Glad I don't use that much, but will continue to use in moderation. Also, I get some Omega 3 from organic grassfed ground beef. Have about 1lb a week. Can't afford much more. I do stay away from any "designer" Omega 3. Omega 3 eggs seem terrible, the 200mg you get from each egg probably cause more harm then good. Flax goes rancid and you know that these farmers would not feed the best flax. Why pay the extra dollar when you can grind your own flax? Same goes for cereal, breads, etc. Anyway, this site is the best! Am a 5ft 5inch 32 old male and have lost 50 lbs in the last year. Down to 152 with the help of Dr. Mercola on nutrition/health and Tom Venuto(BFFM) on lifting/goal setting/motivation and some nutrition. Basicly 6 almost all organic small meals a day spaced out evenly in time(2 1/2-3hr start at 6am)with a shift of slightly higher calories and carbs in the morning and tapering off at night but still having the 6 meals. Total is around 2300 calories a day during maintence and 2000 during weight loss times. Just wish I could convince more people to just try! Everyone that sees me wants to know the secret. As soon I start telling them everthing I do, all their interest is lost. Too many people just want an easy way out and there isn't.

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Produce Maven — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:42:59 GMT

Although I am not vegan, I go for weeks at a time following a vegan diet, and my mother, age 68, who works more than 40 hours per week and is still able to lift a 50-pound bag of bird-seed up her porch-steps, has been vegan for over 20 years... She does not take any pills at all, save one herbal supplement for her eyes. So I am always curious about the vegan perspective in discussions like this.

Anyone interested in this should visit Dr. McDougall's website and read his response to the May 2007 NYTimes article that was titled "Death by Veganism." He does a pretty good job of summarizing why non-human animal-based fats and proteins are not necessary in the human diet for anyone older than age 2.

A PS about my Mom: she is a breast-cancer survivor. She never had a microwave oven or a cell-phone until AFTER she was diagnosed with the cancer. I attribute her cancer to a. lack of sun exposure (she was always nervous about skin cancer) and b. all the plastic shoes and synthetic clothing she wears. She did not have radiation or chemo to treat the cancer, just a lumpectomy. I do attribute her over-all well-being and energy level to her vegan diet.

Meanwhile I will restrain myself from attempting to reply to an opinion posted here that said, in effect, anything we do beyond procreation is an attempt to fool mother nature. A very provocative (meant in a good way) comment!

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INKY DINKY — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:55:28 GMT

If I said that Krill Oil is wonderful...would my comment then make it through???

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Central Scruitinizer — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:15 GMT

Dr. Sears also is working with Amazon natives to provide a sustainable source of Sacha Inchi seeds, and help preserve the Amazonian rainforest.

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Central Scruitinizer — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:12:58 GMT

Hi everybody,

I'm not sure if this has been suggested, but as far as a vegetarian source of Omega 3 goes, I recommend Dr. Al Sears Sacha Inchi Oil.

Al Sears has been offering supplements with attention to quality and purity, so please look him up and see for yourself.