Fish Oil and Skin
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I asked her how many milligrams of FO she was taking. She mentioned that she was taking a 1000 milligrams a day of combined DHA/EPA. I mentioned that that might not be the optimal dose for her based on effective dosages used in studies of FO in humans and suggested she consider upping her dose to study levels of EPA/DHA of 3 to 4 grams per day in order to optimize the benefit to her skin and heart. This would be 3 to 4 times the amount she was already taking. It is the total amount of EPA/DHA in a given FO soft gel that is important, not the total amount of different oils. So even though a FO soft gel may say 1200 mg, the actual EPA/DHA level may only be half that amount. It is important to read the label carefully to know what you are really getting.
Obviously the heart benefit will not be readily apparent other than through testing, but I told her that any additional benefit to her skin should be readily apparent within two months or so. I also reminded her that FO at therapeutic dosing such as she was now taking can absolutely have blood thinning effects and as such she should notify her doctor and have him/her add that information to her medical records for safety. I further told her that the high dose FO, because of its anti inflammatory effects should be additionally beneficial to her anti hyperpigmentation regimen as localized inflammation is a contributing factor to skin hyperpigmentation.
This past week, my friend texted me to update me on how she was doing as it was approaching the 2 month mark at her new increased FO dosing level. She said the following, it appears to be additive to her anti hyperpigmentation regimen as she could see increased fading of dark spots which she said had previously slowed to a crawl and she felt that if the current rate of lightening continued she might be "clear" in 3 months or so. She further said that the increased FO dosing schedule had eliminated "all of her dry skin" issues which she said had been a major problem for her for years. She went on to say that "stretch marks, keratosis and scars" that she has had for years had either faded, significantly diminished or both.
Overall she was very happy and looking forward to continued improvements and she said the improvements are helping her to diligently stick to her current regimen with no slacking. I told her that was good that she is applying her regimen consistently because that is needed in order to obtain the results she is getting and wants.
She told me she would update me later and when she does I will update this thread to update on her progress.
I know this is not of very much importance to many people, but it does offer a significant boost to her self esteem which, imo, is very important in trying to improve your overall quality of life, plus the added health benefit that the therapeutic FO dose is having to her heart is great, especially as we age! It is important to highlight the benefits of FO at useful dosing levels as many studies spotlight a multitude of health effects associated with sufficient intake of EPA/DHA, even for the brain!
Art
(Idaho)
08/03/2022
Hi Art,
This is fascinating information. Thank you for sharing your friend's experience with fish oil's effect on her skin. I would really like to know which brand she took. Fish oil quality seems to be all over the place depending on the brand, so I'd like to try the brand and formulation she is using. Thanks for ALL your amazing contributions to the EarthClinic community!
(Chicago)
08/11/2022
Art, you mentioned fish oil for end stage kidneyDisease, is this brand ok to use?
(Idaho)
08/04/2022
Thanks for the link, Art! I've used Innovix Labs probiotics before at the recommendation of others. They seem to be an excellent brand for supplements.
Peter,
Imo, this fish oil (FO) supplement is an economical way to get into that range of EPA/DHA with the least amount of soft gels per day. You can spend much more, but I'm not sure how much more you might be getting for the extra cost. I take it myself, but have no way of analyzing it to determine the absolute quality of it.
With something as serious as CKD, you will definitely want to get your doctors approval for safety and to insure that it is not contraindicated with any current meds. FO has blood thinning effects that you should be aware of.
It is also very important for people with CKD to be aware of the fact that CKD puts you at increased risk for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) :
Both Melatonin and FO offer heart protective effects and fight atherosclerosis and this is very important information for anyone with CKD.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/omcl/2018/9286458/
Art
Flax Seed Oil Feedback
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Flax Seed Oil Feedback
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Flax Seed Oil Feedback
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Immediately My Mother and I felt something wonderful. I did hear something about using flaxseed oil to treat Depression, and I have to say guys, it's real.
She said her mind felt very clear, and she just felt a lot better, and I had a distinct feeling of increased energy. Even my eyesight seemed clearer, my mind felt clearer, it was amazing. I felt strangely happy. I felt so good, I felt a charge. I felt like the blood was pumping in my veins, and I set out to clean the whole house! I also played with my daughter, and I'm usually feeling so tired and sort of depressed at the end of the day, I usually don't have the energy. Some of the oil got on my hands, and it left a really nice pleasant scent to it. This oil is great!!.. and I see what all the fuss is about. You cannot taste it at all in shakes, it's awesome. It's the most powerful oil I've used so far. I feel a distinct difference when taking it. It's like the depression is gone.
Flax Seed Oil Feedback
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I also wrote down some of the chemicals found in flax seed:
acetic acid 3,105 - 3,853 ppm (ACV is 5% actic acid)
alanine - antioxidant, cancer preventative
alpha linoleic acid l08,000 228,000 ppm
magnesium 3,715 -7,002 ppm
tocopherol 57 ppm (Vit E)
tryptophan, lysine, and other amino acids
I can also add that I have taken quite a bit of flax seed oil without any harm or unwanted side effects. Jim Duke's book "The Green Pharmacy" also includes flax seed and flax seed oil.
Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL
Oil 5 ppm;
Antialzheimeran; Antianginal; Antiarthritic; Antiasthmatic; Antiatherosclerotic; Anticancer; Anticataract; Anticonvulsant Synergen; Antidementia; Antidiabetic; Antiinfarctal; Antiinfertility; Antiischemic; Antimaculitic; Antimutagenic; Antineuropathic; Antioxidant 5 x quercetin IC34=10 uM; Antiparkinsonian; Antiradicular 5 x quercetin; Antiretinotic; Antirheumatic; Antistroke; Antitumor; Antitumor (Bladder); Antitumor (Prostate); Antitumor (Stomach); Antitumor-Promoter; Cancer-Preventive; Cardioprotective; Circulotonic; Immunomodulator
Flax Seed Oil Recipes
(Appleton, Wi)
11/22/2010
(Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab (india))
12/16/2011
Gas
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Hemp Oil
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
02/08/2011
(Regina, Sk)
02/08/2011
Fazia:
Your question is worded too coyly and ambiguously!
I'm guessing that since you mention a documentary, that you are referring not to the oil from the crushed hemp seed, which is available in stores everywhere, but to the "homemade" hemp oil?
The Health Ranger covered this story very well in late 2009 as it unfolded here in Canada in the NS Provincial Supreme Court:
http://www.naturalnews.com/027756_cancer_cure_Big_Pharma.html
Soon after he began, Rick was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. After one of the three cancers was removed surgically, it came back. So he decided to try the THC laden hemp oil topically. Within days, all three skin cancers were completely healed. Rick deduced that THC hemp oil cured cancer, but smoking marijuana would not.
A check of Zapom. com, the master Search site for videos of all kinds brings up endless clips of everything from the trial in the TV news, to Rick Simpson's documentary "Run From The Cure":
Perhaps someone from the more free, open-minded states like Portugal or Holland will answer you here to explain what is and is not allowed and available.
Those are the prime candidates for countries where Rick Simpson is rumored to have fled.
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
02/09/2011
Hi Tom, I happen to be from Portugal but lived many years in Holland. True that Holland is quite an open minded country, for better and for worse. Therapies which are not accepted in many countries, like the Bates eye therapy, is quite common in Holland, as well as GP's working as a regular doctor and natural doctor, etc. Portugal.... I wouldn't think so! It is a very traditional country where people are happy enough to just go to the doctor when they have any minor complain and love taking medication. Things are slowly changing but it will take a long time. There are some good natural doctors though but those are regarded as weird quacks, more than anything!
Indigestion During Pregnancy
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Marine Phytoplankton
(Manhattan)
09/01/2013
After my 2nd bottle of PhytoPlankton,.. No noticable changes in general health, but it has effected my dream states. Producing very vivid dreams.. Not all pleasant. I like having vivid dreams so will continue with this, off and on... & continue researching it. Will discontinue if anything negative arises... always good to take breaks with any supplement.
Mental Illnesses
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Neuropathy
Karen: Flax Oil is like a precursor to the EFA's (DHA - EPA) found in Fish Oil. Flax is thought to produce more EFA's per volume than Fish. Really whichever you can get a best buy will do. Chia and Walnut Oil also contain the beneficial EFA's. It is advised, however, to supplement Vit-E to protect the integrity of the EFA's.
(North Carolina, US)
06/01/2014
I have been taking Natural Barley pills for the past 2 years. Does not rid me of Neuropathy, but I have no pain, tingling, or burning. I do not take any other medication.
Omega 3 and Hypomania
(Topeka, Kansas)
06/06/2011
Hi Bill from the Phillipines or anyone who might have any idea,
I just noticed one more thing that all of these foods have omega 3. I did read online a few reports of omega 3 inducing hypomanic states. If adult's thyroid is fine, is it possible the liver is having trouble breaking down the omega 3? Could this be an allergy? Is there anything to fix the liver or allergy? She doesn't have this issue when she eats egg or fish products in general only when I give her these things singled out as a supplement and in a modest dose. Thanks.
Omega 3 Book Reviews
I bought this book with a lot of expectations as I want to know more about the balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 as it seems quite important for one's wellbeing but I was quite disappointed. I won't say that it hasn't some interesting facts but in the whole I found it quite boring and giving advice I don't think is wise, like telling you that saturated fats are bad, he also advises Canola oil but according to what I have been reading this oil seems not to be healthy at all, as well as corn, safflower and soybean oil.
He is also very much on lowering cholesterol and bad and good cholesterol while all cholesterol seems to be very important for the human body. He does mention that in normal amounts cholesterol is important but what are normal amounts? Isn't what is considered normal nowadays set by the Pharmaceutical Industry in order to make money?
As far as whether fish oils are good for the health or not I don't know, some experts say that they are very important, others say that you shouldn't even touch them.... all very confusing. He also let's himself be guided by the Food Guide Pyramid which doesn't seem the best thing as far as nutrition goes. But well, this book is from 2001, that is maybe the problem!
Shopping for wild fish is indeed a great advice but here in Europe we can't buy many kinds of wild fish anymore. No salmon for example, only farmed.
He also advises soy products which we now know can harm at least those who rely heavily on them, especially unfermented soy products.
I also found it funny that although the author knew of cases treated successfully with EFA's he seems only to accept the evidence of that after being tested scientifically. In my opinion you can't test everything scientifically so in cases you know that there is no harm and other people had good results why not try and add your positive or negative experience to the existing ones? You can't always be waiting for millions to be available, many years of studies and many people? Anyway, it seems that at least in 2001 the jury was not yet out on whether EFA's are good for the health or not and what they could treat so most of the studies he talks about have no practical value!
I have a lot more question marks regarding this book but let me just say that I will look for some other way to get the information I need and I won't buy a health book which is 9 years old again!
(Cape Town, South Africa)
11/16/2011
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Pets
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