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To: two23

It’s probably flax seed oil.

There are a couple of problems, the beneficial fatty acids are not present in the flax seed oil and require bioconversion in the body which may occur at varying rates based on genetics.

The second is that flax seed oil is not that healthy for males. It is related to some health issues, prostate cancer I believe. I don’t remember now but I switched to fish oil when the study was published a number of years ago.

My wife still takes flax seed oil because she doesn’t like the after taste of the fish oil.


7 posted on 05/11/2010 8:39:13 AM PDT by dangerdoc
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To: dangerdoc

“It is related to some health issues, prostate cancer I believe.”

It is best not to believe everything you read.


12 posted on 05/11/2010 8:56:51 AM PDT by Flavius Maximus (In the end, we all get what we deserve.)
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To: dangerdoc

Ironically, I take fish oil AND flax seed oil. Fish oils can vary widely in quality. For example, if it makes you belch too much, it’s probably no good. I read a newspaper article recently which discussed the wide quality range of fish oils.

The flax seed oil I take is called “Udo’s Oil” (High Lignan 3-6-9 Blend) , and it actually contains, along with the flax seed oil, a blend of a bunch of different oils, including sunflower, sesame, coconut, bran oils.

Sheesh. Every time I turn around, something I’m taking causes cancer.


13 posted on 05/11/2010 9:08:46 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: dangerdoc
It's actually algae oil. According to Deva:

The DHA used in this product is derived from algae grown under sanitary manufacturing conditions. It is clean, safe and free of contaminants. Now with the special coating our DHA capsules withstand stomach acid and dissolve in the small intestine to allow for better absorption. Delivering the omega-3 fatty acids directly to the small intestine also eliminates fishy repeat and aftertaste which is associated with most fish or algae oil products. Our animal-free DHA oil capsules are easy on your stomach*

15 posted on 05/11/2010 9:51:36 AM PDT by two23 (Everything about them is a lie)
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