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Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:36 am  |
I heard that Omega 3 is good for your skin, but what about Omega 3, 6, 9? And how much is enough? I recently bought a Omega 3, 6, 9 supplement but don't know if it's safe to take a lot on a daily basis. Any comment is appreciated, thanks!  |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:45 am |
| Omega complex is good for health in general, and it is safe to take everyday. Just follow the recommended usage on the bottle. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:58 pm |
| Flaxseed oil is a good way to get more omegas into your diet |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:37 pm |
Use Omega 3 caps and flaxseed meal
(has both the oil and fiber). Omega 9 is great for u but you can get more of it in a more pleasant way just eating uncooked olive oil. Omega 6 is in many things we eat and is pro-inflammatory do not take this as a supplement. |
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Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:35 am |
So how much mg should I take a day for Omega 3? Mine is 1000mg of fish oil per capsule...so is 2 capsules too much?...If I just take one, do I still get the benefits? Thanks  |
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Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:05 am |
| I agree Faxseed is a good way of getting all 3 |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:01 am |
how does everyone overcome the fishy repeats when taking these supplements?
I can't seem to digest these well at all. |
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oily tzone;fair; mild roseacea;PCOS symptoms-hirsutism,occasional cystic acne. Mid 30's-light-med brown hair, light brown eyes |
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Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:17 am |
| Yes sometimes I burp up fish. I usually take the fish oil (1000mg) with dinner which helps absorption. Never in the morning. Some people can not convert the flaxseed oil into the important Omega 3 components very efficiently (or at all). I use flaxseed meal because the lignans, soluble fiber are also great for you and it contains a considerable amount of the oil too. I also like the flavor that flaxseed meal imparts on my baked goods and cereals. |
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Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:52 am |
| i have eczema. does that mean i cant convert the flaxseed oil into omega 3? i read that somewhere but i'm not sure, i have been taking flax seed oil for 3-4 months now. does flaxseed oil contain omega 3, 6 and 9 or something? |
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Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:16 pm |
| Flax is still fine for you. There are different types of Omega 3s the ones that are used by your body directly come in fish oil. Flax has a different type which can be converted to that same kinds as in fish oil but there is a huge debate in the medical literature over how much is converted to active types and whether it depends on personal attributes. Eczema should have no effect. Olive oil (Omega 9) as been reported to help eczema for some people. |
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:41 am |
Reviving an old thread. I posted this in another category too but I was hoping to get more readership before the return date expires..
I went out to buy an Omega 3-6-9 supplement the other day before reading here that we get enough omega-6 already.
My question is though, there have been a lot of worries lately about mercury content in fish oils. Don't quote me because I can't remember where I've read this, but I do know that my mom like to parade around telling that to people.
Plus the facts here about flaxseed oil not being easily converted to active omega is disheartening! I was hoping that getting my bf to eat omegas would help with his ezcema! Now it seems I'll have to return that bottle I got.
Is what I heard about mercury content in fish oils true? Hopefully somebody that has done more research on this can chime in? Plus if I choose Flaxseed oil as an alternative, will that have enough of the omega-3 and 9 to be effective? I'm just assuming this but, I tend to think that people with eczema might have a harder time converting the flaxseed oil into useful omega components? |
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:54 am |
It depends in part on what you are taking the omegas for. They can be helpful for mood and brain function (a big help for my daughter with ADHD). The brain prefers the omegas in fish oil.
There are several reputable brands that guarantee the purity and safety of their fish oil products. I myself use Nordic Naturals products, but I've heard good things about Carlson. They are also formulated in such a way as to minimize fishy burps. |
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:16 am |
| I wanted my bf to take it for his eczema. I also heard that the capsules are hard to digest in the stomache which make it ineffective too...so it was better to drink a tbsp of the oil instead! |
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:01 pm |
| i recently read a paper somewhere that indicated how taking just an omega 3 might be better than a 3-6-9; i think it has to do with the concentrations of omega-6 we get in our daily diet, and the optimal ratio between omega-3 and omega-6. since our body doesn't produce omega-3, and most people don't get enough of it in their diet to round out the 3-6 ratio, it might be better just to take an omega 3. i wish i could find where i read this... |
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:21 am |
I have 1 Capsule 3 times daily. 1 Capsule contains 1000 mg. I have read that we should probably take 1000-3000 mg per day.
Figure out how much omega is in each capsule, and determine how many capsules a day you need to take. That will help you determine the best dosage for you. |
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:52 am |
| My husband bought some flax seeds and we have been adding them to meals here and there. Does anyone know if the benefits of the seeds are the same as the oil? |
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:51 pm |
Flax seed oil capsules are actually quite inefficient and everyone should be aware of this to save money and time. The type of omega 3 that comes in flax needs to be converted to EPA/DHA.
Flax seed oil has ALA which only 10% gets converted to EPA/DHA. Fish oil has EPA/DHA directly, so therefore flax seed oil is not efficient at all.
http://health.msn.com/centers/cardio/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100147781
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The main problem with ALA is that to have the good effects attributed to omega-3s, it must be converted by a limited supply of enzymes into EPA and DHA. As a result, only a small fraction of it has omega-3’s effects — 10%–15%, maybe less. The remaining 85%–90% gets burned up as energy or metabolized in other ways.
A serving is six capsules
A better comparison might be between the fish oil and flaxseed oil capsules. The first thing to notice about flaxseed oil is the serving size. For the Spectrum brand, it’s six capsules! According to the label, that six-capsule serving supplies 3.4 grams of ALA, which converts to roughly 340 mg of omega-3s. A single fish oil capsule will give you about that much omega-3.
Another problem with flaxseed oil is the omega-6 content (about two grams per tablespoon). Omega-6 metabolism competes with ALA for some of the same enzymes, so ALA might not reach its full omega-3 potential if there’s a lot of omega-6 around.
The bottom line
Flaxseed oil will give your diet a nice little omega-3 boost in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. You might try adding some to your salad dressing. But it’s a backup, not a substitute, for the omega-3s in fish and fish oil because of the conversion factor. If you’re in need of omega-3s but are concerned about mercury, fish oil capsules might be a good choice. Some brands are made from fish with little mercury content. But don’t give up on eating fish. Salmon, pollock, and catfish are all low in mercury. And canned light tuna is lower in mercury than albacore (“white”) tuna. |
Remember, flax seed is NOT a efficient source, and you will waste a lot of money to obtain the amount you would get in fish oil. Because only 10% of ALA will = omega 3 in the form of EPA/DHA which is what your body uses primarily.
And the reason 6 and 9 are not necessary is because the reason we take omega 3 is to offset and balance the effect of the vast quantity of omega 6 in our diet. But on the other hand, there is a good source of omega 6 and a bad. LA is the raw form, which gets converted down to GLA or AA. Most of it gets converted to AA. AA is a terrible source and leads to inflammation and all the problems that are advertised.
http://www.omega3sealoil.com/Chapter3_2.html
50 problems associated with omega 3 and 6 im balance.
So if your omega 6 supplement has GLA in it, that is good, those are good omega 6 fats.
Omega 9 is not necessary as it's not an essential fatty acid, your body produces it.
Hope that helps.
I would put my money in fish oil for omega 3 healthy sources. And borage oil for healthy omega 6 sources.
Peanuts only have AA, which is vital to avoid. |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:32 pm |
My son (3 yrs old) has been dx with ADHD and we give him Omega supplements twice a day. After considerable research we selected ProEFA from Nordic Naturals. He has been on this supplement for 5 months now and we have seen significant improvements in his area of concentration and language development. I personally take Omacor which is a by prescription only pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Acid Ethyl Esters. (This was prescribed for joint pain & inflammation that I get in my hands). I have been on this for about a year now and I have never again had a flare up of the joint pain & inflammation that I was experiencing for years. Really terrific results and the added side benefit of better skin and hair doesn't hurt either.
Deborah |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:48 pm |
Omega 3 & Omega 6 fats are the only fats that we need to consume because our body cannot produce them.
www.alive.com/275a1a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=662
I personally take Carlson Fish Oil in the warmer months and Nordic Natural Cod Liver oil in the cooler months (as per my ND). |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:17 am |
| oops! Additional post. Sorry everyone! |
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Fair with mild rosascea & combination skin (dry with oily t-zone) |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:25 am |
I wish I read this thread before going to the health shop today  I bought a big bottle of Evening Primrose Oil. Sounds like I should have got the Fish oil instead.
Well I dont want to waste my money so guess I'll take it.
I was going to take the 3 capsules a day but should I just take 1 then?
I often wonder how well these capsules break down as they are so hard. |
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39, in Australia, using retin a, Skin actives I Bright and Antiaging Cream, change sunscreen regularly currently. |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:16 am |
| Evening Primrose oil is helpful too, so I do not think you wasted your money. Do a search on EDS about it and you might want to check on the bottle if it contains any of the ingredients people were mentioning in the thread! |
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Whatever you do, do it with passion and conviction...even if it means spending a couple hundred on something you want but don't need! |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:30 am |
| xxndnromeoxx wrote: |
I would put my money in fish oil for omega 3 healthy sources. And borage oil for healthy omega 6 sources.
Peanuts only have AA, which is vital to avoid. |
After reading that health.msn article though, it doesn't seem like the Fish oil is a good idea though. They mention side effects like upset stomach, higher LDL levels?
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| After considerable research we selected ProEFA from Nordic Naturals. |
Don't the "natural" brands have more mercury in them? What did you conclude about mercury content when you selected this brand? And what type of fish oil is in this one? |
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Whatever you do, do it with passion and conviction...even if it means spending a couple hundred on something you want but don't need! |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:12 pm |
Kareberry - great question. I was also originally concerned about mercury content especially since we were giving this supplement to my 3 year old. Here is the Nordic Natural info on their product purity:
Nordic Naturals, Inc. manufactures Omega-3, EPA, DHA and Cod Liver fish oil products in Norway, where they adhere to the highest manufacturing standards guaranteeing exceptional product Purity and Freshness levels. Their products use the latest distillation technology to molecularly distilled, and yield positively zero trans fats. This guarantees the removal of potential heavy metals (mercury, lead, etc.), PCB, and dioxins. To ensure the highest quality Omega-3 Fish oil products containing EPA, DHA and Omega-3, Nordic Naturals adheres to and exceeds the stringent Pharmacopoeia Standard (EPS) and Norwegian Medicinal Standard (NMS) and the European for all products. By using these standards, Nordic Naturals is able to guarantee quality Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil and Omega-3 products by setting maximum allowances on peroxides, heavy metals, dioxins, furans, and PCBs.
The raw materials used by Nordic Naturals is from some of the cleanest waters in the world, and is tested by independent laboratories for heavy metals and over 210 other environmental contaminants.
Products manufactured by Nordic Naturals show no detectable Mercury or Lead when tested down to 10 ppb, or 10 times below the Norwegian Medicinal Standard and European Pharmacopoeia Standard limits.
I also spoke with a very knowledgeable person at The Vitamin Shoppe and they stated that Nordic Naturals is a very safe and high quality brand - I felt comfortable going with NN after researching the their products. |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:06 pm |
| carolb69 wrote: |
I wish I read this thread before going to the health shop today I bought a big bottle of Evening Primrose Oil. Sounds like I should have got the Fish oil instead.
Well I dont want to waste my money so guess I'll take it.
I was going to take the 3 capsules a day but should I just take 1 then?
I often wonder how well these capsules break down as they are so hard. |
I take one Evening Primrose Oil capsule daily the week before and the week of my period. It helps to relieve some of discomfort of my TOTM.
Which one did you purchase? I take the ones from Genestra. |
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