Omega 3

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Recently there has been a lot of talk about fish being a good source of

omega 3. However, It is my understanding that for vegetarians and pure raw

foodists, walnuts and brockley are good sources of these fatty oils. (I did

not mention flaxseed oil because (as it is processed)most raw fooders will

not take it). Any other vegetarian sources? Comments appreciated.

 

Thanks

Harsha

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On 5/19/00 at 9:36 AM Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar) wrote:

 

¤Recently there has been a lot of talk about fish being a

good source of

¤omega 3. However, It is my understanding that for

vegetarians and pure raw

¤foodists, walnuts and brockley are good sources of these

fatty oils. (I did

¤not mention flaxseed oil because (as it is processed)most

raw fooders will

¤not take it). Any other vegetarian sources? Comments

appreciated.

¤

¤Thanks

¤Harsha

 

 

I would be rather surprised if one's diet would be deficient

in omega-3 acids even without the sources you mentioned. The

issue reminds very much of the "iron" issue, that iron can

only be taken up from animal sources. It has been proved this

was wrong: unless ill, the body can utilize iron from vegan

sources when iron is needed, whereas the body cannot prevent

taking up iron from animal sources, even if there is no need

for it. There have been cases of diseases caused by too much

iron because of this and for the body, iron is an almost

unremovable poison. But instead of flax oil I would use

flaxseed, for instance in a blend with raw veggies - the

"whole" has been proven to have a higher nutritious value than

a separated product (nonduality in diet .

 

Jan

 

Jan

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In a message dated 5/19/00 3:27:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

kvy9 writes:

 

<< I would be rather surprised if one's diet would be deficient

in omega-3 acids even without the sources you mentioned. The

issue reminds very much of the "iron" issue, that iron can

only be taken up from animal sources. It has been proved this

was wrong: unless ill, the body can utilize iron from vegan

sources when iron is needed, whereas the body cannot prevent

taking up iron from animal sources, even if there is no need

for it. There have been cases of diseases caused by too much

iron because of this and for the body, iron is an almost

unremovable poison. But instead of flax oil I would use

flaxseed, for instance in a blend with raw veggies - the

"whole" has been proven to have a higher nutritious value than

a separated product (nonduality in diet .

>>

 

Whether or not to do the omega 3 thing depends on your situation. Heart

disease is pervasive in my family history, so l have always not only been

vigilant about diet and exercise but have also used some supplements.

Epidemiological studies have confirmed that people taking both flaxseed oil

and fish oil as sources of omega 3 essential fatty acids have had a

significant reduction in the rate of heart disease. l've gone more with

flaxseed oil than fish oil because my sensitive gastrointestinal tract seems

to prefer it and also there is less risk with toxicity. Doctors Andrew Weil

and Dean Ornish, as well as others, have recommended usage of flaxseed oil or

flaxseeds. Both the seed and oil forms can go bad pretty quickly, so

refrigeration is advised.

jerry