Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Would hemp oil work? I'm not sure... that's what we use anyway. ERB <bakwin wrote: I've been trying to find the long chain Omega-3s (algae, rather than flax) at various HFSs including Whole Foods and the internet. Finally, I found someone who was able to give what sounds like a reasonable explanation. Apparently, the only way to encapsulate the oil is with gelatin tabs, because both kosher (fish) gelatin and veggie gelatin are dissolved by the oil, even when kept in the frig. This is why even the children's " vegetarian formula " EPA supplement that I found was in gelatin. The sales person said they're as frustrated as their customers that no one seems to have found a solution to the problem yet. Now why this means they don't just carry the oil in the refrigerated section, I can't figure out. Has anyone found a source for this? Also, someone (maybe on this list?) pointed out that there are lots of people in the world living in land-locked locales. From an evolutionary POV, there has to be some non-oceanic way to get long chain omega 3s in our system. Anyone have any further info on that? Liz Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be spice? " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Never miss an email again! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Is this what you are looking for? http://veganstore.com/vitamins-and-supplements/deva-vegan-omega_dash_3-dha/Page_\ 5/633.html I have tried taking this before (only while pregnant because I feel my body is fine with ground flax seeds, flax seed oil, walnuts, and hemp seeds/oil at other times. I just don't like to risk it while pregnant. Anyway, I could not stomach these...way too fishy tasting! I can swallow almost any pill, but not these. I was so glad that this pregnancy I have Silk soymilk enriched with DHA (from algae). Linda --- Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: > Would hemp oil work? I'm not sure... that's what we > use anyway. > > ERB <bakwin wrote: > I've been trying to find the long > chain Omega-3s > (algae, rather than flax) at various HFSs including > Whole Foods and the internet. Finally, I found > someone who was able to give what sounds like a > reasonable explanation. > > Apparently, the only way to encapsulate the oil is > with gelatin tabs, because both kosher (fish) > gelatin > and veggie gelatin are dissolved by the oil, even > when > kept in the frig. This is why even the children's > " vegetarian formula " EPA supplement that I found > was > in gelatin. The sales person said they're as > frustrated as their customers that no one seems to > have found a solution to the problem yet. > > Now why this means they don't just carry the oil in > the refrigerated section, I can't figure out. > > Has anyone found a source for this? > > Also, someone (maybe on this list?) pointed out > that > there are lots of people in the world living in > land-locked locales. From an evolutionary POV, > there > has to be some non-oceanic way to get long chain > omega > 3s in our system. Anyone have any further info on > that? > > Liz > > > > > > Kadee Sedtal > > Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm > pondering? " > Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of > mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be > spice? " > > > Check out my new , Classical 2 at > http://launch.classical2/ > Never miss an email again! > Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail > arrives. Check it out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Linda http://triballife.net/ A Marketplace for a Better World ______________________________\ ____ Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Games. http://videogames./platform?platform=120121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 We have a product that we just got from our naturopath called " Neurogen DHA " which is a vegan algae capsule. It is a powdered Algae oil concentrate in a vegetable capsule which doesn't even need to be refrigerated. It is made by Genestra Brands, but I couldn't find it on their website. Try a naturopath, I guess. And I have also heard good things about Joel Fuhrman's DHA Purity. I have no further information about non-oceanic sources, apart from the usual flax, hemp and walnuts which give us the ALA, some of which is converted into DHA by the body. Cheers, Mark - ERB Vrgparents Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:27 AM vegEPA difficulties I've been trying to find the long chain Omega-3s (algae, rather than flax) at various HFSs including Whole Foods and the internet. Finally, I found someone who was able to give what sounds like a reasonable explanation. Apparently, the only way to encapsulate the oil is with gelatin tabs, because both kosher (fish) gelatin and veggie gelatin are dissolved by the oil, even when kept in the frig. This is why even the children's " vegetarian formula " EPA supplement that I found was in gelatin. The sales person said they're as frustrated as their customers that no one seems to have found a solution to the problem yet. Now why this means they don't just carry the oil in the refrigerated section, I can't figure out. Has anyone found a source for this? Also, someone (maybe on this list?) pointed out that there are lots of people in the world living in land-locked locales. From an evolutionary POV, there has to be some non-oceanic way to get long chain omega 3s in our system. Anyone have any further info on that? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Liz, I get algae-derived long-chain DHA from a couple of places. For the kids, I use Dr. Fuhrman's DHA purity (liquid drops) available here: http://drfuhrman.com/shop/supplements.aspx For myself, I take Omega Zen3 algae-derived DHA in vegan capsule form available from various online retailers. Just do a Google search for the brand name. I have never seen it in a health food store, though. However, I have recently seen a new Udo's oil in the HFS that has a blend of oils, including algae-derived DHA. I didn't look at it closely enough to have anything to say as to the other oils included. As far as land-locked peoples, here is the scoop: Humans can convert short-chain omega-3s to long-chain, but everyone's efficiency at doing this is different depending upon sex, genetics, dietary and other factors. So if you only take in the short chain omega 3s (walnuts, flax, hemp) you can do one of the following: Eat a diet for optimal conversion efficiency and assume you are converting sufficient amounts. Get a fatty acid panel blood test done to assure you are converting optimal amounts. Take a long-chain supplement in addition to dietary short-chain sources to cover all your bases. Hope this helps! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks, Linda....that's perfect! Expensive, especially since it's not as easy to return as it would be to a store (if I can't get the kids to swallow them either!), but definitely what I meant. Wonder why they've got no problem putting them in vegan capsules? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wow, you guys are great resources....thanks so much!! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Liz, I just wanted you to know that that product is carried at Ethical Planet in Evanston (I think!) and the creator of it lives in Wilmette. Small world! Marla > Thanks, Linda....that's perfect! Expensive, > especially since it's not as easy to return as it > would be to a store (if I can't get the kids to > swallow them either!), but definitely what I meant. > Wonder why they've got no problem putting them in > vegan capsules? > > Liz > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to > provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a > qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health > professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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