Arthur Agatston, M.D.
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 I, personally, take aspirin, fish oil capsules, and a statin drug.
Recently, a study turned up another potentially important addition to the list of supplements. Some men undergo a kind of menopause equivalent associated with the normal drop in their testosterone levels that begins in their twenties. We've always known that this hormone fuels the sex drive. Now we find that it may also have something to do with cardiac function. Studies indicate that men who have heart attacks often are found to have lower-than-normal testosterone levels. Diabetic men, too, tend to have low testosterone. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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 Indications for Using Flaxseed Oil Rather Than Fish Oil
• Inability to afford fish oil capsules; use liquid flaxseed oil (flaxseed oil capsules are about the same price as fish oil capsules)
• Strict vegetarian (vegan)
• Allergy to fish. Individuals with only shellfish allergy can often still use fish oil, but should check with their health-care provider first. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Cod liveroil; and fresh cold-pressed high Lignan Flaxseed oil reputedly may cure. TaketheMinerals: Indium; 50 mg. Zinc; Magnesium; SulfurinGarlicandOnions (orointment); and pancreatic Enzymes.
The Mineral Salts: Sodium Sulfate (6x), Sodium Chloride (12x). Silica (30x). Iron Phosphate (12x), Potassium Chloride (12x) four times daily for 30 days; then 5 tabs Sodium Chloride (12x) twice daily for 2 months. Interleukin-2 Therapy (Seragen Inc., Hopkinton, Mass.).
60 grams Shark Cartilage daily is effective; and Shark Cartilage in petroleumjelly or cream. Formic acid (ant stings). 1-2 tbs. |
Mark Blumenthal
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Subject
Design
Duration
Dosage
Preparation
Results/Conclusion
Berth-Jones and Graham-Brown, 1993
Atopic dermatitis
DB, PC, R, PG n=lt>2 adults and children with 3 treatment limbs
16 weeks
Six, 500 mg capsules 2x/day (480 mg GLA/day) or six, 500 mg EPO & fish oil capsules 2x/day
Epogam® capsules (500 mg EPO, providing 321 mg LA, 40 mg GLA); Efamol® Marine capsules (430 mg EPO, 107 mg fish oil), vs. placebo (paraffin or olive oil)
No therapeutic effect was demonstrated for either EPO or EPO in combination with marine fish oil. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 To get these acids, he recommends fish oil capsules, taken according to the dosage on the label. fish oil capsules are available in most health food stores.
Flaxseed oil contains another essential fatty acid that may help, says Dr. Haas. Flaxseed oil is available in liquid and capsule form in most health food stores; Dr. Haas says to take a daily dose of either one teaspoon of the liquid or two to three capsules.
Some women benefit from the following daily supplement regimen, according to Susan Lark, M.D. |
Jack Challem
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 Nordic Naturals
Nordic Naturals markets a line of high-quality varied fish oil capsules, with slight differences in formulation designed to support joints, the cardiovascular system, and brain function. Some of the products are flavored to mask the "fishy" quality of omega-3 fatty acids. For more information call 800-662-2544 or go to www.nordicnaturals.com.
Nutricology/Allergy Research Group
Nutricology/Allergy Research Group is often at the cutting edge of original and useful nutritional supplements. Its main anti-inflammatory products are Enzocaine and Inflamed. |
Bill Gottlieb
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| To get these acids, he recommends fish oil capsules, taken according to the dosage on the label. fish oil capsules are available in most health food stores.
Flaxseed oil contains another essential fatty acid that may help, says Dr. Haas. Flaxseed oil is available in liquid and capsule form in most health food stores; Dr. Haas says to take a daily dose of either one teaspoon of the liquid or two to three capsules.
Some women benefit from the following daily supplement regimen, according to Susan Lark, M.D. |
Jack Challem
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| Only 28 percent of the people taking fish oil capsules had relapses of Crohn's disease, whereas almost two-thirds of those taking placebos experienced relapses. A much higher dose—7 to 15 grams daily—might prove more helpful.
Low levels of antioxidants also might hinder the body's ability to ease the inflammation. Canadian researchers have reported that people with Crohn's disease have elevated levels of "oxidative stress," a sign of inadequate antioxidants—even when symptoms are controlled by medication. |
Walter Last
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 Use plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables; seafood (if not vegetarian); some (organic) poultry; one to two tablespoons of freshly ground or frozen linseed (flaxseed) and one to three capsules or teaspoons of lecithin with most meals; fish oil capsules; oily seeds and nuts (not roasted or rancid), best as seed cheese. Papaya and pineapple are good. If your blood pressure is high, acidify your body with ascorbic acid and take hydrochloric acid supplements with meals. With acid body conditions, more histamine is released, which in turn dilates blood vessels. |
Jack Challem
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| Follow the other dietary principles and be sure to take fish oil capsules to obtain the necessary eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). You might also try just one fish recipe, such as fresh tuna, to determine whether you genuinely dislike fish or whether you have simply had bad experiences with fish. Fresh fish does not have a strong fishy odor.
Anti-Inflammation Syndrome Diet Plan Meals
The recipes are organized counterintuitively, with dinner first, followed by dinner side dishes, and then by lunch and breakfast. There is a reason for this type of flow. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 Six Mega EPA fish oil capsules provide this potency.)
Green Tea Extract: 1500 mg of tea polyphenols a day. (Five Super Green Tea Extract Caps provide this potency.)
Aged Garlic Extract: 2000 mg a day. (Two Kyolic One Per Day caplets provide this potency.)
Should Antioxidants Be Taken at the Same Time as Chemotherapy?
There is a controversy as to whether cancer patients should take antioxidant supplements at the same time that cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs are being administered. |
Jack Challem
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| Eating fish and taking fish oil capsules can provide omega-3 fatty acids, and olive oil is an excellent source of omega-9 fatty acids. Adequate amounts of omega-6 fatty acids can be obtained in olive oil and raw nuts such as almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
Several antioxidants have been shown to be helpful in reducing the effects of sunburn. Combined with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants can likely ease other forms of skin inflammation through an inside-out approach: take oral supplements and use a topical cream with antioxidants. |
The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books
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 The same study found that symptoms stopped altogether in 5 of 11 people taking 12 fish oil capsules (a total of 3.96 grams in the form of eicosapentaenoic acid and 2.64 grams in the form of docosahex-aenoic acid) daily for two consecutive six-week periods. The other 6 people extended the amount of time that they could keep their hands submerged in cold water before blood flow to their fingers shut down from 31 to 47 minutes, an increase of 50 percent.
In a comparison group of nine people with Raynaud's taking olive oil, only one person showed any significant improvement. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| The practicality of someone taking six to ten fish oil capsules a day is pretty small. Plus, we don't know the long-term consequences of taking large doses of fish oil every day," he says. "Not to mention that we don't know how effective fish oil is by itself. Is it the oil, or do people who eat fish and take supplements have healthier lifestyles?"
More Head and Chest Protection
Still, the effectiveness of fish oil supplements continues to intrigue researchers. Although more work needs to be done, scientists are studying fish oil's effectiveness in making heart attacks less severe. |
American Medical Publishing
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| Since most Americans do not care to eat fish every single day, they can still get their omega-3 by popping fish oil capsules. This is all well and good, but as it turns out, fish oil tablets have a significant blood-thinning property — which is good for the heart - but bad if a person is also taking other blood thinners, such as aspirin, and many prescription medications. People with arthritis, for example, take daily doses of a class of drugs called NSAIDS. These include drugs such as Naprosin, Indomethacin, Viotin and more. |
| If you are taking omega-3 fish oil capsules and you are also taking any kind of prescription medication, check with your doctor to be sure you are not doubling up on the effect these drugs are supposed to have on your body. In the long run, it's probably a much better idea to avoid fish oil tablets all together, and just eat a good meal of fish three to four times a weak. Remember, it's always much better to obtain healthy vitamins, minerals and fatty acids from their natural sources.
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Ralph Golan, M.D.
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 NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
• Take N-acetylcysteine (500 milligrams four times every other day), using 30 milligrams of zinc and 2 milligrams of copper on the days in between; gamma linolenic acid (GLA) from borage oil capsules (up to 500 milligrams a day) and fish oil capsules, or EPA (up to 3,000 milligrams a day).
OTHER THERAPIES
• See bee venom therapy (Chapter Twenty).
• Physical therapy, dance therapy, or other movement or exercise therapy may be vital.
Muscle Cramps
See CRAMPS (MUSCLE).
Nausea
Stomach and digestive discomfort, sometimes followed by vomiting. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| Also, you shouldn't take fish oil capsules if you're allergic to any kind of fish. And that means any kind. Manufacturers of supplements aren't required to specify on the label what kind of fish they're using.
Dr. Haas also adds that if, after consulting your doctor, you decide to use fish oil to treat a specific condition like arthritis, it's best to use fish oil supplements. Although in his opinion adding fish to your diet probably won't provide therapeutic effects, he feels that a good diet that includes fish should help you maintain overall health.
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| After 17 gallbladder patients took fish oil capsules for
14 days, some types of crystals that become gallstones formed more slowly in their bile.
People in the study took 960 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids three times a day. "That's a typical amount for a normal person to take," says Dr. Pitt, who led the study. "I think eating fish would work just as well."
Although the study was small, Dr. Pitt points out that fish oil is good for you for lots of reasons. "It's known to help fight heart disease. There are good reasons to take it," he says. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Omega-6 fatty acids can be obtained from pumpkin, sesame, safflower, and flaxseed oils, while omega-3 fatty acids are sufficiently supplied in diets that contain fish, fish oil capsules, and flaxseed oil.
Vitamin D, which can be supplemented in quantities of 400 to 600 IU per day, is also absorbed directly from sunlight, or extracted from salmon oil. This is an important vitamin for menopausal women, especially those who live in polluted regions. |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
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 Fish oil capsules by themselves won't solve your mood problems. Even wheat germ isn't a perfect food.
The Origin Diet isn't your typical diet. It doesn't promote one food or a group of foods. It's an eating style, a pattern of fueling your body that reflects your dietary heritage. The closer you follow it, the more you will live in tune with your natural health. The sooner you start, the better, but it's never too late to reap the rewards.
The Origin Pyramid
The Origin Pyramid on page 126 gives you a picture of what the Origin's plate and your food choices should look like. |
Jean Carper
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 He asked one group to eat a five-ounce serving of oily fish, like salmon, mackerel or sardines, at least twice a week or take fish oil capsules. He instructed a second group to cut down on saturated fatty foods such as butter, cheese and cream and a third group to boost fiber intake by eating more bran cereal and whole wheat bread. For comparison, he gave no dietary advice at all to a fourth group.
After two years, there was no lifesaving effect from a low-fat or high-fiber diet. But the impact from eating fish was startling. Deaths among the fish eaters dropped 29 percent! |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
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 At this time it makes the most sense to rely on cold-water fish and flaxseed oil for the omega-3 oils rather than fish oil capsules. Hopefully, higher quality fish oil preparations will enter the market.
The improvement noted from taking EPA is largely due to the competition of EPA for arachidonic-acid-binding sites, which results in the inhibition of the production of inflammatory compounds. In the skin of individuals who have psoriasis, the production of inflammatory compounds known as leukotrienes is many times greater than normal. |
| At this time, it makes the most sense to rely on cold-water fish and flaxseed oil for the omega-3 oils rather than fish oil capsules.51-53 Hopefully, higher-quality fish oil preparations will enter the market.
Although several studies have shown that flaxseed oil is not as effective in increasing tissue concentrations of EPA and lowering tissue concentrations of arachidonic acid as fish oils, these studies failed to address an important factor.54,55 The studies were all performed on subjects who continued to consume a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
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 Twenty grams (that's a lot) of omega-3 fish oil capsules taken every day can reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, presumably by altering the balance between prostaglandin and leukotriene production. These substances, made by the body, affect the function of the immune system, which may play a role in the causation of migraine. But remember the caveats I have listed throughout this book with respect to these fish oil supplements. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
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 If you were eating fish or fish oil capsules as a source of essential fatty acids (omega-3s), these compounds are available in a more stable form in vegetables such as btoccoli, spinach, lettuce, and beans.3
An additional advantage of plant-based diets is that they allow the body to regulate how much iron it takes in. Too much iron can be a serious problem because iron encourages free radical damage, as we saw in chapter 1. In a study of nearly two thousand Finnish men, researchers found that having too much iron in the body increases the risk of heart attacks. |
the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing
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 Andrew Stoll, a Harvard psychiatrist, found that fish oil capsules helped people with bipolar disorder, or manic depression, who go through periods of extreme highs and lows. He says, "The striking difference in relapse rates and response appeared to be highly clinically significant." Stoll suggests the omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil may slow down neurons in your brain, much like the drug Lithium, which is used to treat manic depression.
Another research group from England noticed depressed people had less omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells than healthy people. |
| In many studies, people who were given fish oil capsules stopped taking them because of these side effects.
But flaxseed oil, with its mild flavor, can give you the same benefits of fish oil. So if you can't bring yourself to eat one more serving of fish, why not add this oil to a salad of dark green, leafy vegetables? You'll boost your omega-3 intake and soothe your intestines at the same time.
Chases away arthritis pain. If you were born in Japan, chances are you would never get arthritis. What protects this population? The same substance that keeps Eskimos healthy — omega-3. |
Jean Carper
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| A recent British test of twenty-seven lupus patients showed that those taking fish oil capsules improved significantly while those taking placebo pills got worse or stayed the same during a 34-week trial. Andrew Weil, M.D., of the University of Arizona Medical School, advises lupus patients to eat sardines packed in sardine oil (sild oil) three times a week.
Strange Alfalfa Lupus
It also makes sense for those with lupus to restrict legumes and certainly alfalfa sprouts. There's evidence lupus may be tied to adverse food reactions. |
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