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"Sardines, anchovies, and other small fish consume sea plants, which are rich in omega-3 oils, concentrating them in their fat stores. When we have a sardine sandwich or anchovies in Caesar salad, the omega-3 oils get passed along. Likewise, when larger fish, such as wild salmon, eat algae or krill, the omega-3S concentrate in their fat. Further up the food chain, when larger predators like tuna or swordfish gobble up smaller fish that are now loaded with omega-3 oils, they, too, stock up. As the ultimate predator, we eventually eat these large fish and with them the omega-3s." - 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.)

"One and a half tablespoons twice a day with juice will keep you regular and also provide you with the best single source of omega-3 oils in the world. In addition, the sulfur-rich proteins present in the seeds work hand in hand with the omega-3 oils to literally reverse mutated cells and cancer in the body. • For many people, a good probiotic formula alone will serve to wake up their colon and get it working again." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"In addition, women who abuse alcohol and use KEY CONCEPTS • Eat a healthy, whole foods diet, high in healthy oils (low-mercury fish high in omega-3 oils), complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, organic meats and dairy, legumes, and nuts and seeds. • Avoid situations that would increase risk of acute illness. • Manage medical problems safely and effectively, as necessary. • Have regular prenatal health checks. • Seek assistance from a qualified health-care practitioner. TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS • Avoid alcohol. • Avoid nicotine. • Reduce exposure to mercury-containing foods." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Several studies have shown high-dose omega-3 oils to be as effective as antidepressants for treating depression. Omega-6 fatty acids may also have a role in treating PMS. The omega-6 metabolite GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) has been shown to be deficient in women with PMS. Interestingly, GLA production requires vitamins B6, magnesium, and zinc, all known to help PMS symptoms. Evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant oil contain large amounts of GLA and are used in PMS. To date studies using GLA oils did not significantly improve mood, but they have been shown to relieve breast pain." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "I recommend varying your omega-3 oils (flax oil, fish oil, cod liver oil, or krill oil) every two to three months with the GLA-rich omega-6 oils mentioned above (2,000 to 5,000 mg/day). 5. Adrenal supports will be discussed more fully in chapter 10, but it is important to understand that your adrenal glands are designed to produce your sex hormones as you age. If you are experiencing a lot of perimenopausal symptoms, you will want to strengthen your adrenals so that they can better serve you." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Researchers are trying to figure out how omega-3 oils have such a profound desirable effect on cancer cells. The evidence they have to consider is impressive. For example, results of animal studies have demonstrated that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids can slow the growth of cancer grafts, increase the efficacy of chemotherapy, and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy or of cancer itself. In prostate cancer cells studied in lab experiments, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated promotional and inhibitory effects, respectively." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "Based on findings that omega-3 oils can beneficially prevent the development of malignancy in colon cells, researchers at the Catholic University of Rome decided to determine the effect of long-term fish oil supplementation on the rectal mucosal tissue in patients with a history of colon polyps, a precursor of colon cancer. This study involved 60 patients who had just undergone surgery to remove benign colon polyps. The patients were divided into four groups. Groups 1, 2, and 3 were supplemented with varying dosages of EPA plus DHA daily, while Group 4 received a placebo (olive oil)." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "The researchers speculate that processing destroys the beneficial omega-3 oils present in raw and cooked fish. Eat your sushi, especially salmon, herring, and tuna. A Sure Thing? There have been a number of epidemiologic population studies to determine the influence of fish consumption on cancer risk and mortality. Unfortunately, the results have been mixed and contradictory. These results are in stark contrast to the consistently favorable results of laboratory experiments on cell/tissue specimens and animal species." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "Taking all these factors into consideration, the preponderance of evidence indicates that incorporation of wild fish and fresh pure omega-3 oils into our eating habits provides significant protection against cancer. Cancer Protection A British research team focused on the ecological association between total and animal fat consumption and colorectal and breast cancer risk. Mortality data for breast and colorectal cancer from 24 European nations correlated with the consumption of animal, but not vegetable, fat." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Omega-6 and especially omega-3 oils are very sensitive to heat and to modern food processing. Hydrogenation or high heat processing of these oils not only removes all of the nutrients from them, but also makes the oils toxic to our bodies by forming dangerous trans fats or free radicals that damage our cells. Also, essential fatty acids are not recommended for cooking due to their instability and sensitivity to heat. omega-3 oils should never be heated and should only be added after cooking has been completed. Do I need more Omega 3's in my diet?" - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Certain fish, including salmon, tuna, halibut, and sardines, contain omega-3 oils, specifically eicos-apentaenoic acid (EPA), a fatty acid that helps to relax muscles by the production of PgE3.n Many seeds and nuts are sources of linoleic acid and linolenic acid, also precursors to these muscle-relaxing prostaglandins. The best sources of both of these fatty acids are flaxseed, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are excellent sources of linoleic acid. The oils from the seeds of flax, hemp, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower are the best oils to use in salad dressings." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Further up the food chain, when larger predators like tuna or swordfish gobble up smaller fish that are now loaded with omega-3 oils, they, too, stock up. As the ultimate predator, we eventually eat these large fish and with them the omega-3s. When you eat fish or take fish or cod liver oil, you're consuming "long-chain" omega-3S. I call all these oils "green" oil. Just as these fish incorporate the green fats they consume into their systems, all animals-and that includes you, my friend-incorporate fats from the things they eat into their own cells and fat stores." - 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.)

"Emphasize fish high in omega-3 oils (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, mackerel, herring) and reduce saturated animal fats (beef, chicken, butter, cheese) to promote the preferred prostaglandin pathways that are discussed in Chapters 9 and 13 (in the discussions of heart disease and menstrual cramps). These preferred prostaglandins will reduce inflammation and may thereby help to reduce heavy and profuse menstrual flows. Foods high in iron in particular should be incorporated into the general diet when heavy blood loss persists on a monthly basis." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"In addition, the sulfur-rich proteins present in the seeds work hand in hand with the omega-3 oils to literally reverse mutated cells and cancer in the body. • For many people, a good probiotic formula alone will serve to wake up their colon and get it working again. Most people, however will need a stimulating herbal colon-activator formula that provides both cleansing and healing to the entire gastrointestinal system (at least until their colons rebuild)." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"As I discussed in the nutrition section, a diet rich in omega-3 oils results in a much lower risk of heart disease. Besides changes in diet, supplementation of various oils is also warranted for many individuals. The daily consumption of fish oils can significantly lower blood pressure in people with hypertension, and low consumption may increase the incidence of hypertension, especially in diets with a low fish intake." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"My choice for the top foods for cholesterol are blueberries (1 pint a day), garlic, ginger, onions and anything with omega-3 oils such as chia seeds, flax seeds, salmon or oily fish. On the supplement side, I recommend cod liver oil, policosinol, macadamia nut oil and medicinal mushrooms like Reishi and Shiitake. And if you really need a boost from supplements, try red yeast rice. In addition to good nutrition, achieving healthy cholesterol levels also requires avoiding all dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.) except, perhaps, raw organic milk." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Further Benefits of Omega-3 Oils In the 1950s, biochemist Johanna Budwig and cancer researcher Max Gerson independently discovered the virtues of using the omega-3 oils for cancer and other degenerative diseases. In applications of this kind, it appears that plant-source omega-3 oils such as those in flax seed work as well as the fish oils. Gerson discovered that tumors dissolved much faster when flax oil was added to his cancer treatment regimen." - Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (Get the book.)

"This means the oil is eighteen carbons long, has three double bonds, and is in the family of omega-3 oils. DHA is designated 22:6 N-3 and EPA 20:5 N-3. Essential and Non-essential Fats These two terms cause a lot of confusion among laymen and doctors alike. Basically, an essential oil is one that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplied in the diet. Alpha-linolenic acid (18:3 N-3) is an essential oil; it must be supplied by the diet. Diets deficient in this oil will eventually result in death. Alpha-linoleic acid (18:2 N-6) is also an essential oil." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Pharmaceutical-Grade Fish Oil Supplements The benefits of the omega-3 oils from fish oils have been described previously. We use the term pharmaceutical-grade to signify a high-potency fish oil product that is also free of heavy metals, environmental contaminants, lipid peroxides, and other harmful compounds. The specific product that we recommend is RxOmega-3 Factors from Natural Factors because we know firsthand the quality control steps employed to ensure that the product is free of contaminants. Each capsule provides 600 mg of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (400 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA)." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.) "In contrast to the dampening of insulin sensitivity caused by margarine and saturated fats, clinical studies have shown that monounsaturated fats and omega-3 oils improve insulin action.26 Adding further support is the fact that population studies have also indicated that frequent consumption of monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, nuts, and nut oils and omega-3 fatty acids from fish protect against the development of type 2 diabetes. All of this evidence clearly indicates that altered cell membrane composition and fluidity play a critical role in the development of type 2 diabetes." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Omega-3 oils predominate in fish oils, flax seeds (linseeds) and some nuts, particularly walnuts. omega-3 oils play a significant role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Scientists have confirmed that populations with higher fish intake have a lower incidence of heart disease. These oils decrease the tendency of platelets to clump together, a reaction involved in the development of atherosclerosis as well as the precipitation of heart attacks. omega-3 oils also decrease triglycerides, cholesterol and inflammatory reactions." - Michael Janson, M.D., The Vitamin Revolution in Health Care (Get the book.)

"This means no corn, safflower, sunflower, peanut, or canola oils. The omega-3 oils should not come from flaxseed oil; rather they should come directly from a combination of EPA and DHA oils (fish oils). A high intake of fruits and vegetables is vitally important, especially cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, and brussels sprouts. Kale, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and spinach are also all important in protecting you against free-radical damage and inhibiting the growth and spread of your cancer." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.) "Unfortunately, pure, high-quality omega-3 fatty acid capsules are rather expensive, but the expense is worth it, and several brands of extremely high quality can be found that contain 50-98 percent pure omega-3 oils. If you do decide to take omega-3 fatty acids, do not buy cheap brands. Many contain numerous contaminants, including mercury and pesticides. If, when you take a fish-oil capsule, you taste something like rotten fish, you have definitely gotten a very cheap brand." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Typical Survival Survival with dietary 2-years supplements* Small-cell 15% 33%** lung cancer Source: Anticancer Research 12:599-606, 1992 * Nutritional supplement regimen: Vitamin A 15,000-40,000 IU; beta carotene 10,000-20,000 IU; vitamin E 300-800 IU; Vitamin Bl 150-750 mg; riboflavin 15-50 mg; vitamin B6 200-1,140 mg; vitamin B12 300-1,600 meg; Niacinamide 150-400 mg; vitamin D 400-1,000 IU; vitamin C 2,000-5,000 mg; vitamin B5 50-300 mg; biotin 50-300 meg; omega-3 oils 5,000-6,000 mg; magnesium 250-500 mg; calcium 500 mg; zinc 27 mg; copper 3 mg; selenium 856 meg; chromium 780 meg." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "Cancer Research 65: 3470-78, 2005] As advantageous as genistein appears to be, fermented soy foods remain superior because they, not only contain concentrated forms of the soy fractions like genistein, but also small amounts of omega-3 oils, and IP6 iron chelator. [Journal Nutrition 125: 733-43S, 1995] All soy foods and supplements are not the same. [Journal Nutrition 134:1229S-1233S, 2004] There are also many false claims in circulation that soy inhibits thyroid function, something that has been disproven." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"It is the DHA component of omega-3 oils that has the greatest benefit. Depression Depression has become a major problem in Western societies, with rates increasing at younger ages than ever before, even in pre-teens. For example, people born before 1945 are 100 times less likely to suffer from major depression than those born later. The incidence of depression continues to climb, along with anxiety disorders, insomnia, violent suicides, and teen violence. What could possibly explain these horrifying statistics? A growing amount of data indicates it might be our diet." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"You also want to get plenty of omega-3 oils into your body through the consumption of chia seeds or flaxseeds. I prefer chia because they taste better. Consume raw pecans, walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, and all the raw nuts and seeds that you can find. Roasted nuts and seeds are completely different. They're not nearly as healthy. Make sure that you get outstanding nutrition through superfoods so you're getting all the vitamins and minerals in their natural plant-based forms that the human body needs." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (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.)

"Just switching to healthy oils—meaning the omega-3 oils found in fish oil, cod liver oil, flaxseeds and Chia seeds—can sometimes make a near-miraculous difference in the level of comfort for joints." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

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