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"Morris believes that increased levels of dha may be responsible for the slower decline in thinking ability. In a previous study, Morris found that dha reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. "DHA is very important for the communication between neurons and the overall functioning of neurons," she explains. THE JURY IS STILL OUT At least one expert thinks this study does not make a conclusive case that DHA—or any other omega-3 fatty acid, for that matter—is the reason that fish consumption appears to slow a decline in thinking ability. Greg M." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"By contrast, the third omega-3, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is FACT Fish oil is the best source EPA and dha omega-3 found primarily in dark green leafy vegetables, flaxseed oil, and certain vegetable oils. Although ALA has different influences than dha and EPA, your body has enzymes that can convert ALA to EPA. EPA, dha, and ALA are important to human health. Both omega-3s and -6s are vital to your health, but most people consume too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "The two you may be most familiar with are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and dha (docosahexaenoic acid), which are found primarily in oily coldwater fish such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel. Other than fresh-picked seaweed, which is not a staple of the American diet, plant foods rarely contain EPA or dha. By contrast, the third omega-3, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is FACT Fish oil is the best source EPA and dha omega-3 found primarily in dark green leafy vegetables, flaxseed oil, and certain vegetable oils." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Just by eating the equivalent of a fatty fish meal once a week, according to research at the University of Washington, you ingest enough good fatty acids to reduce your risk by half of developing an initial heart attack compared to individuals who have no dietary intake of EPA and dha. The right kind of fish (see our recommendations and caveats at the end of the chapter) are rich in EPA and dha. Lean organic or free-range chicken breasts are okay as well. If your meats are marbled with fat, you get a whopping dose of saturated fat." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Besides the transference of antibodies, brain-friendly choline, growth factors, and hormones, breast-feeding also provides more desirable levels of dha, an n-3 fatty acid that is essential to the neuronal development of newborns, than infant formula.23 The presence of dha directly influences brain biochemistry and functional development, enhancing, in particular, retinal and cortical function." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"In a previous study, Morris found that dha reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. "DHA is very important for the communication between neurons and the overall functioning of neurons," she explains. THE JURY IS STILL OUT At least one expert thinks this study does not make a conclusive case that DHA—or any other omega-3 fatty acid, for that matter—is the reason that fish consumption appears to slow a decline in thinking ability. Greg M." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"The most important omega-3 fats are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and dha (docosahexaenoic acid), both made from alpha linoleic acid. In order to make dha and EPA, your body must have sufficient vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. Many medications (oral contraceptives, oral estrogen) and conditions (excess stress, infection, cancer) cause a deficiency of such vitamins, which can lead to low levels of omega-3. Symptoms of inadequate omega-3 are mood swings, depression, dry skin, digestive upset, and immune problems." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Sources of LCP include marine oils (fish oil, a source of dha) microbial oils (algal for dha and fungal for ARA), egg lipids and animal organ fats. Egg lipids and animal organ fats can provide both ARA and dha but in fairly low concentrations. Combinations of marine oils and/or microbial oils are needed to provide sources of both ARA and dha. Each source of LCP is associated with safety issues. DHA-rich marine oils with low EPA levels are now commercially available. These oils are refined to reduce concerns about potential contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals." - Reginald C. Tsang, Nutrition During Infancy: Principles and Practice (Get the book.)

"Although ALA has different influences than dha and EPA, your body has enzymes that can convert ALA to EPA. EPA, dha, and ALA are important to human health. Both omega-3s and -6s are vital to your health, but most people consume too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3.The reason for this is that most Americans have a diet rich in omega-6 source foods (fried foods, margarine, whole-grain bread, baked goods, and other saturated fats), and low in omega-3 source foods such as fish. Due to these eating habits, the typical American diet contains as much as 20 times more omega-6 than omega-3!" - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The two most useful omega-3 fats are EPA and dha (short for those long, impossible-to-pronounce words I won't trouble you with again), which are "long-chain" omega-3s. Our bodies can join a bunch of short chains together to manufacture long-chains, but it is not clear how efficiently we do this. dha from algae is becoming increasingly available. Again, do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are. Hate swallowing capsules or pills? Eat your ALA! Walnuts are a very good source of ALA and represent one of the pillars in Dr. G's World-Famous Nut Mix (page 196)." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"It is a source of essential fatty acids, mainly EPA and dha. EPA is an anti-inflammatory and useful for the cardiovascular system. dha is good brain food that increases your mood. One thousand to 4,000 mgs of fish oil can be taken daily with meals. LACK OF SLEEP A lack of sleep may make you pack on the pounds. For some interesting studies on sleep and other natural remedies, go to the Life Extension Foundation (LEF) online at www.lef.org. This group is manned with many medical doctors who research natural supplements and disease." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"In a previous study, Morris found that dha reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. "DHA is very important for the communication between neurons and the overall functioning of neurons," she explains. THE JURY IS STILL OUT At least one expert thinks this study does not make a conclusive case that DHA—or any other omega-3 fatty acid, for that matter—is the reason that fish consumption appears to slow a decline in thinking ability. Greg M." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"The first group of 21 girls received fish oil (1,080 mg EPA and 720 mg dha) and 1.5 mg vitamin E daily for two months, followed by a placebo for an additional two months. In the second group, 21 girls received a placebo for the first two months, followed by fish oil for two more months. At the conclusion of the study, on a 7-point scale, a score of 4 being moderately effective and a 7 meaning totally effective, 73 percent of the girls rated the supplementation greater than or equal to 4." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"In terms of the optimum dosage for cardiovascular protection and treatment, the daily amount of fish oil should provide 450 to 1000 mg of both EPA and dha (the minimum effective daily dose is 400 mg of EPA and 200 mg of dha). Side Effects Supplementation with flaxseed oil can cause side effects, such as hypoma-nia, mania, or other behavioral changes, in a very small percentage of individuals (about 3%). Other more common side effects from flaxseed oil include loose stools or diarrhea." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.) "Fish oils are preferable since they contain biologically more potent sources of omega-3 EFAs, which include EPA and dha. Fish oils have a greater spectrum of cardiovascular and neurobehavioral effects and are more efficacious than flaxseed oil. For the treatment of mental disorders, the daily dose of fish oil should provide a minimum of 1000 mg of EPA daily, but better results might be more achievable with higher daily doses containing both EPA and dha." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"The most powerful nutritional anti-inflammatories are: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients • EFAs, including omega-3 (such as EPA and dha) and GLA (such as borage oil, black currant seed oil, or evening primrose oil). • Quercitin, which is a natural antihistamine, and an antiinflammatory plant chemical. • Pycnogenol, which many people take in relatively high doses for allergy symptoms, due to its anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties. • Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Omega-3s include ALA (alpha linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and dha (docosahexaenoic acid). The omega-6s include LA (linoleic acid), GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), DHGLA (dihomogamma-linolenic acid), and AA (arachidonic acid). The omega-6 fatty acid GLA, which is low among many 4-A kids-particularly those with skin problems-is in primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. The omega-3 EFAs are abundant in fish oil. EFAs are generally very well tolerated." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Vitamin A (generally given in the form of cod liver oil, which also contains vitamin D and dha). Essential fatty acids. Probiotics. Tier Two Supplements Digestive enzymes. Vitamin B-6. Taurine. Melatonin. Methyl-B-12 (or methylcobalamin). Folinic acid. N-acetyl-cysteine. Amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids (consisting of leucine, isoleucine, and valine). TMG, or DMG (trimethylglycine, or dimethylglycine). Vitamin D. Coenzyme Q-10. Transfer factor. Selenium. Iron. Chromium. Multiple vitamin/mineral. Tier Three Supplements N-acetyl-carnitine. ? DMAE. • Silymarin. • 5-HTP." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "This oil is rich in vitamin D, vitamin A, and essential fatty acids (especially dha). All of these nutrients are often low in autistic kids, and also in many children with ADHD and asthma. Because cod liver oil has so many important ingredients, all of which are present in balance, it is usually better to give cod liver oil than the isolated forms of the nutrients that are in it. However, combining cod liver oil with extra amounts of these specific nutrients can also be helpful for many children." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize limited supplement claims about the cardiovascular benefits of EPA and dha fatty acids. Specifically, labels could mention "supportive evidence" that omega-3s may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. The FDA oversees nutritional and medication label claims, and does not easily grant such permission for supplements. In 2004, a similar qualified claim was permitted for fish. Based on the medical research and personal validation from our own clinical experience, fish oil supplements should be part of all cardiovascular treatment programs." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Grass-eaters also concentrate omega-3 oils in their fat, especially the important dha which is friendly to the heart and vital for brain function. CLA and dha are missing from the fast-food animals, making them highly inferior in nutritional value. It takes four to five years for a grass-fed steer to weigh enough to go to market. On the other hand, it takes sixteen months or so to swell a steer to the desirable weight when pumped full of growth hormone and fed junk food." - Byron J. Richards, The Leptin Diet: How Fit Is Your Fat? (Get the book.)

"Thus, consuming omega-3s in the form of dha and EPA from fish or fish oil supplements is a much more efficient way of supplying the body. Beginning in the mid-1970s, Danish investigators discovered that Greenland Eskimos had a low incidence of heart attacks compared to Westerners. The researchers attributed the hardiness of Eskimo hearts to a diet with abundant fish oil, which they felt had potential antiathero-sclerotic benefits." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.) "The right kind of fish (see our recommendations and caveats at the end of the chapter) are rich in EPA and dha. Lean organic or free-range chicken breasts are okay as well. If your meats are marbled with fat, you get a whopping dose of saturated fat. Lean free-range top round steak has the lowest amount of saturated fat in the beef category. 5. High in olive oil. According to Greek mythology, the goddess Athena endowed the olive tree with great healing powers. Modern medical science is now showing that she really knew her stuff!" - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"GENE EXPRESSION Fish omega-3 blend of EPA (300 mg), dha (200 mg) 1,000-3,000 mg Omega-3 blend of EPA (200 mg), dha (500 mg), or 500-1,000 mg Omega-3 dha alone 500 mg. Omega-3,6,9 blend from flax, borage seed oils 1,000-3,000 mg Omega-6 GLA from evening primrose or borage oil_200-600 mg_ As you learned in chapter 2, certain segments of your genes are masked at the various stages of your life. However, overmethylation can silence genes that should be expressed." - Vincent Giampapa, Ronald Pero, and Marcia Zimmerman, The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Get the book.)

"Specific needs for dha increase during pregnancy (see Chapter 16). (During pregnancy, cod liver oil may be a questionable choice due to the high content of vitamin A, a teratogen, in fish liver.28) Nutritional Supplements Vitamin E. Some simple vitamin and mineral supplementation may be key to fertility in selected women, and because oxidative stress affects the female reproductive system and consequently fertility, antioxidants are important considerations in enhancing fertility." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The major benefit of these polyunsaturated fatty acids called omega-3s, in particular dha (docosahex-anenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), is that they make blood platelets less "sticky" thus protecting circulatory health, they may promote cognitive functioning, and there's also a growing body of evidence that they may reduce the inflammatory process in the entire body. It's this latter benefit—reducing inflammation—that seems to most benefit those trying to lose weight." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Despite the lack of ethics involved in encouraging tanning, this is a good self-tanning lotion that contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and a small amount of erythrulose, an ingredient similar to dha that develops color at a slower rate. © Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint, for Face and Decollete ($28.50for 4.2 ounces) is a tinted self-tanner so you'll get instant sheer bronze color and a longer-lasting "tan" once the dihydroxyacetone has time to work its magic on skin. Alcohol is the third ingredient listed, but it's unlikely to cause irritation because of the small amount." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"In terms of the optimum dosage for cardiovascular protection and treatment, the daily amount of fish oil should provide 450 to 1000 mg of both EPA and dha (the minimum effective daily dose is 400 mg of EPA and 200 mg of dha). Side Effects Supplementation with flaxseed oil can cause side effects, such as hypoma-nia, mania, or other behavioral changes, in a very small percentage of individuals (about 3%). Other more common side effects from flaxseed oil include loose stools or diarrhea." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"DHA, the same ingredient found in most self-tanners. This version is suitable for normal to oily skin, but is not preferred to the Clarins self-tanning products above because of its potentially irritating fragrance components. © Sheer Bronze Tinted Self Tanning, for Legs ($29.50for 4.4 ounces) contains pigments to turn skin a sheer golden bronze color (with shimmer) instantly, while the self-tanning ingredient dha develops a "tan" over a couple of hours. Although this is a good option from the neck down, it's basically a superfluous addition to the Clarins self-tanning lineup." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

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