Omega-3's Protect Against Clogged Arteries

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dacyn2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:31:57 GMT

On the fish oil (Omega-3) subject. My doctor told me that fish oil raises Cholesterol and I should alternate it every other day with flax seed oil. It seems to have worked for me since having done this, my cholesterol levels have been reduced. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this experience.

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WillTrekkie — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:55:43 GMT

Omega 3's also help with (can't use the term 'treat' as the FDA on high has a rule--as I learned from Kevin Trudea in his Natural Cures books-- that "ONLY a drug can treat or prevent disease" --that's why they can s'posedly close you down or lock you up for 'treating' disease with a natural cures... anyways, Omega 3's help with depression, bad temperament/anger mgmt/road rage, behavior, memory, concentration, hyperactivity and improve learning, attention span, mood, sleep, and overall mental and neurological health; this I began learning about once I read a very authoritative article titled "Depression is Not a Drug Deficiency" citing many studies & sources in a hardcopy (by snail mail) newsletter (given to me by a healthy old timer at our church who avoids doctors & takes no drugs... it is by an Alternative Practitioner, whose name I cannot locate at this moment, to whom I intend to subscribe once I find it again. He says that you can turn an ADHD &/or ODD kid around in 90 days by giving them high dose Fish Oil (but call them smart pills), which they are, then keep on maintenance low dose of twice daily fish oil caps. Since I've shared this info with friends, family, neighbors, my colleagues & my doctors over the past several months, the positive reports keep coming as to the efficacy of these claims. The main reason is that, for example, Seratonin cannot 'dock' properly, effectively, frequently enough with a brain & nervous system whose neurons are made up of more Omega-6 rather than the Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (O3 EFA's) like it was meant to be. Not surprising is that studies show a huge difference between the composition of the American brain (too much Omega-6) vs. Japanese brain (high content of Omega 3). But as the human body constantly turns over it's cells, there is hope: take your fish oil and eat a diet high in O3 EFA's!!! and amybe we'll all be a little happier, nicer to one another, & live a lot longer, remain active, & be truly well.

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Dreamerdick — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:48:18 GMT

After all my research into Omega 3 products, I found what I believe to be the purest form of Omega 3 DHA esters in the form of xtendlife from Christchurch, New Zealand, processed and filtered via molecular distillation from extremely clean deep water Hoki. Their price of $16.85 for 60 softgels is reasonable and you save 10% with automatic monthly shipping of the product. You can read more about their careful processing and ingredient content of the oils at www,extend-life.com The waters from which the fish are harvested are the cleanest and coldest in the world. The company is small and environmentally conscious. I also need to learn more about 'typing' in the food sense to learn more about my metabolism and how to control weight. Cheers to all, especially to Dr. Mercola for supporting Ron Paul.

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whimsley — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:44:43 GMT

My reply button does not work. However, JanetG is right on the mark. We need to look at the WHOLE picture before we settle on one aspect as being beneficial. I do agree that more omega-3 is important, but something else has to be going on there.

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promoace — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:56:22 GMT

I spent 3 weeks living in Japan with a typical, middle class Japanese family in 1993. They ate only a small portion of their fish raw. Most was cooked. They ate a fresh vegetables and steamed rice with every meal. Meat/animal protein was only a small portion of what they ate every day. They drank green tea like most westerners drink pop. What would happen if one ate foods that didn't clog arteries and cause heart attacks? Fresh, whole foods and vegetables every day. If it has a bar code, don't eat it.

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JanetG_203 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:48:28 GMT

When I showed this article to my husband he said but what about the Islanders. A lot of those (Solomon, Tonga etc) have lots of heart problems and they - because they go out and catch it - eat fish just about all the time too. There must be more than just the fish or omega3's that affect the Japanese diet to make them so good when it comes to heart disease. I think that there needs to be more detailed study undertaken to find out the differences between big fish eating countries - ie a study between the Tongans, the Solomons and others and the Japanese to see what else they do to make the difference.

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corgi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:50:41 GMT

So, what kind of omega-3 oil is most useful or best without side effects and how much for a 175lb adult? Will something else work as well or will fish oil caps word better if taken in conjunction with something else?

Will V8 low sodium juice cause harmful effects if taken in the morning as a juice drink, ie tomato, etc.

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DDS_203 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:43:08 GMT

The downside of getting your omega-3 from krill oil is the declining populations of this tiny marine life. Krill live in sea ice and are consumed in great quantity by whales. But as climate change and human activity warms the frigid polar waters, sea ice is melting, posing a danger to krill – and to whales and other marine mammals that eat them.

Of course, you can always get your omega-3s from eating fish. To avoid mercury and other contaminants, look for sardines, herring, Alaskan black cod, and Alaskan sockeye salmon. Sockeye are all wild and, being less carnivorous, are less likely to contain environmental contaminants than other types of salmon. Even canned sockeye salmon is a good source of omega-3.

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b-rock — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:18:51 GMT

I think it's a bit of a myth that the Japanese only eat raw fish. Having lived there I found that raw fish (sushi) was only a part of their diet. This seems to be a common misconception among Westerners. There is lots of fish eaten, but it is cooked as often as it is raw. Their traditional diet is however, a lot healthier than a traditional western diet. Lots of seaweed, vegetables, rice, noodles etc.

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CrowSnake — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:24:54 GMT

MonkeyPuss, be careful, if you are a protien type, that drink will raise your insulin and cause you to store fat. Not a good idea in the morning, or any time. You need to get and read the Metabolic Typeing Diet if you want to eat healthy and get healthy. If you are a Carb type I would still think that much sugar, even natural sugar and carbs would not be good to drink in that concentrated amount, even though fruits are on your list as a Carb type.

Crow

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infinitesymmetry — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:16:24 GMT

Even many of us who use supplements are not getting enough Omega 3, since Omega 6 is so ubiquitous in foods today.

This was a crucial factor in preventing hair loss, at least a major part of the regimen I use.

Krill oil I think is a real winner.

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Katee Roux — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:22:05 GMT

A lot of the problem currently is that medical science continues to look for the magic bullet: One cause for cancer, one cause for high blood pressure, one cause for high cholesterol, one cause for obesity, etc., etc. Also they look for one cure: one cure for cancer, etc., etc.

In their "search for a cure" they look for that one cause, or break down natural things looking for that one cure.

Reality is that life is not like that. It is a synergistic way of multiple causes & multiple cures. I've been learning for a while now, & am beginning to see clearly that natural is superior because of the way it functions. When we tear it apart in attempt to see "how it works," we destroy that which works best.

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Bob2_203 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:54:23 GMT

Here's a thought: coincidence does not prove causality.

I think the Japanese have a cleaner arteries because they consume lots of tea and seaweed and, importantly, they do not allow fluoridation of their water supply.

If anything, omega-3, an apparently "popular" PUFA, will help clog the arteries as easily as omega-6, due to rapid oxidation of this unstable molecule at anything approaching room temperature. (Hint, YOU are well above room temperature, God willing). There's a reason why fish stink a few hours out of the water.

Perhaps heavy green tea consumption allows the Japanese to consume lots of fish with relatively few negative side effects, but I very much doubt their unclogged arteries has anything to do with coincident omega-3 blood levels.

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seg — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:46:51 GMT

There is no question the efficacy of Omega 3's fats in one's diet......

However Omega 3's is not the only thing that's responsible for Japan's longevity or better health .....For instance they exercise regularly, consume fresh produce everyday, fermented foods like natto (which is nature's very powerful clot buster) are eaten almost everyday, fresh fish and sea veggies also, not to mention the culture, positive outlook on life etc..etc........

So while omega 3's play a tremendous role, it is also the culture , the way of life in Japan that's responsible for their longevity and overall good health........
One thing to note though, fast food outfits like Macdonalds are quickly infiltrating their cultures, so my guess would be in the coming years, future generations who consume this garbage would not enjoy the same health their parents and forefathers did........