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"But, like other omega-3s extracted from plant oils, flaxseed has a short shelf life and is prone to oxidation and rancidity. It requires refrigeration to protect it from becoming rancid. Our preference is fish oil. Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), highly beneficial compounds for the body. Normally, the human liver must convert omega-3s from plant sources into EPA and DHA. The conversion requires a great deal of energy as well as the presence of a specific enzyme (delta-6-desaturase) that is lacking in some people." - 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.)

"In another study two hundred patients with a history of a potentially lethal heart arrhythmia called ventricular tachycardia were given omega-3s or placebo." The number of potentially lethal ventricular tachycardias increased in those given the omega-3s. Fish-oil supplements or other food products to which omega-3 fatty acids have been added do not prevent heart disease in people without a history of heart disease and it is questionable whether they have beneficial effects in people with a history of heart disease." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"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! Eating a diet with significant amounts of foods rich in omega-3s can be highly beneficial." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"There are two basic types of EFAs: omega-3s and omega-6s. 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.)

"Trans fat, animal fat, and hydrogenated oils gum up the works, but the omega-3s found in fish are enormously beneficial. Population studies have shown that countries in which people eat a lot of fish have lower incidence of bipolar disorder. And some people use omega-3s as a stand-alone treatment for mood disorders and ADHD. One study showed that people who eat fish once a week slow the yearly rate of cognitive decline by 10 percent." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.) "The Framingham Heart Study followed nine hundred people for nine years and found that those who ate three meals with fish oil per week were half as likely to develop dementia. omega-3s lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and neuronal inflammation, and they elevate the immune response and BDNF levels. You can find omega-3s in deep-water fish such as salmon, cod, and tuna, or you can take a daily supplement that contains 1200 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — the two key omegas." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.) "And some people use omega-3s as a stand-alone treatment for mood disorders and ADHD. One study showed that people who eat fish once a week slow the yearly rate of cognitive decline by 10 percent. The Framingham Heart Study followed nine hundred people for nine years and found that those who ate three meals with fish oil per week were half as likely to develop dementia. omega-3s lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and neuronal inflammation, and they elevate the immune response and BDNF levels." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Eating a diet with significant amounts of foods rich in omega-3s can be highly beneficial. By increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids while reducing your intake of omega-6 fatty acids (especially from unhealthy sources), you will naturally bring the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids back to a healthier, 2:1 or (optimally) 1:1 balance. In addition to seeking healthy sources of essential fatty acids, I encourage supplementation with fish oil capsules." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Research shows that increasing membrane fluidity by taking in higher levels of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially the omega-3s, actually increases the number of insulin receptors, therefore increasing insulin activity. Research52,53 suggests that in Type-2, we have hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in approximately 75 percent of Type-2 diabetics in the initial phases. The elevated levels of insulin happen because insulin function is not working." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The number of potentially lethal ventricular tachycardias increased in those given the omega-3s. Fish-oil supplements or other food products to which omega-3 fatty acids have been added do not prevent heart disease in people without a history of heart disease and it is questionable whether they have beneficial effects in people with a history of heart disease. I do not recommend taking them unless you have had a heart attack, and in that case you should confer with your doctor, since they may exacerbate heart arrhythmias." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"These fish obtain their omega-3s from eating algae, so they act as a middleman between you and the algae, much as cows do between the micronutrients in grass and you. Grains and some seeds contain large amounts of omega-6 fats: feed a cow—oryou-grain, and the result is more omega-6s in its-or your-fat." - 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.)

"For Gerry Mullin, a combination of probiotics, antioxidants, omega-3s, a whole-foods diet, and herbal approaches—coupled with "prayer and determination"—proved critical in taming and changing the course of his disease. As consumers begin to demand more options for difficult-to-treat autoimmune diseases, biotech companies are increasingly turning toward what industry and consumers refer to as "nutraceuticals"— supplements that they hope will compete with prescription drugs." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"We have gone from considering fat as the root of all evil to an understanding that our bodies need a certain amount of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s. When animals eat green plants, they consume the fats contained in the plants' leaves. This is especially important in fish, which consume significant amounts of algae and seaweed or krill, those almost microscopic sea creatures that are the favorite food of whales. Sardines, anchovies, and other small fish consume sea plants, which are rich in omega-3 oils, concentrating them in their 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.)

"In a recent British Medical Journal article, a team of British researchers reported the results of a meta-analysis—that is, a large study combining all the prior studies on omega-3s and health. Looking at 89 prior studies, the researchers found that whether omega-3 oils were consumed in fish or as supplements, they offered no significant protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer, or risk of death.2 Could the supposed benefits of omega-3s be just a fish story? Well, it is important to remember that fish fats are mixtures, just as all fats are." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"To Prevent and Improve High Blood Pressure: þSoy in general and perhaps soy protein in particular þDHA (one of the fish omega-3s) þWhole grains þOats þGround flaxseed þFruits and vegetables þLow-fat dairy þThe traditional Mediterranean diet þOlive oil þThe Portfolio plan USE FOOD SYNERGY TO FIGHT CANCER Overall, the Mediterranean diet, with its emphasis on fruits and vegetables, has been linked to 50 percent lower cancer risk. To fight specific aspects of the disease, the following combinations may prove helpful." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"It especially likes healthy fats such as omega-3s and -6s. This is why it's very important that we get essential fatty acids from our diets from foods such as fish, avocado, almonds, walnuts, flaxseed, and olives.They are essential because your body can't manufacture them on its own. This gives a whole new meaning to the term "brain food," which is how many people refer to fish, because it often contains high-quality fat. But because fat is a building block to the nervous system, this makes it vulnerable to fat-soluble toxins." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Consider spinach salad more often (folic acid and B6), and add chopped egg, fish, meat, or cheese (B12and, if using fish, omega-3s). 6. Make a smoothie with banana (B6); yogurt (B12); and orange juice, papaya cubes, or tofu (folic acid). 7. Enjoy dishes that feature avocado (folic acid and B6) with any of the top B12 Vitamin E should always be taken with a meal so that it will be properly absorbed, according to Maret Traber, PhD, a professor of nutrition with the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"These foods are high in omega-3 fatty acids [like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)] and low in omega-6 fatty acids. omega-3s are better at increasing good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol than are omega-6s. It is often pointed out that ancient diets had a ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 of 1:1, whereas current diets have much higher amounts of omega-6, largely through the substitution of calories in the form of leafy plants with grains and seeds." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Make sure the fibrin units (FU) value is more than 20,000 FU/g Multivitamin: Take one with high levels of vitamins B6, B12, C, and folic acid to guard against high homocysteine levels (Note: Homocysteine is an inflammatory marker in the blood that has been linked to higher levels of heart attack and stroke) Magnesium: 400-800 mg Vitamin E: 400-1,000 IU Essential fatty acids: 1,000 mg of omega-3s, and 250 mg of omega-6s Note: All dosages are daily dosages and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"This review article explores the role of omega-3s in complementing conventional treatments for ADHD, as well as dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and autism. The authors report that dietary supplementation with fish oils may reduce ADHD-related symptoms in some children. Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Zinc Sulfate in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Bilici M; Yildirim F; et al. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology ir Biological Psychiatry, 2004 January, 28(1): 181-190." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Some of the reported benefits of the omega-3s include protection against heart disease, strokes, and clots in the lungs; anti-carcinogenic activity against tumors; protection against diabetes; prevention and treatment of arthritis; and treatment for asthma, PMS, allergies, inflammatory diseases, water retention, rough or dry skin, and multiple sclerosis. The omega-3 s are reported to increase vitality and contribute to smoother skin, shinier hair, softer hands, smoother muscle action, the normalization of blood sugar, increased cold weather resistance, and a generally improved immune system." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Fish oil capsules have two different types of omega-3s in them called EPA and DHA. It usually comes in 1000 milligram capsules and you need to take quite a lot of it. I recommend a total of about 10 grams per day of EPA and DHA divided into two doses. That usually works out to about 20 capsules per day. You should also increase the amount of fish and greens in your diet. If you have a bleeding disorder or if you are on aspirin or Coumadin or other drugs affecting your clotting, you should really only take fish oil under the close monitoring of a physician because fish oils do thin the blood." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"The omega-3 s are reported to increase vitality and contribute to smoother skin, shinier hair, softer hands, smoother muscle action, the normalization of blood sugar, increased cold weather resistance, and a generally improved immune system. omega-3s are also important for visual function, development of the fetal brain, brain function in adults, adrenal function, sperm formation, and the amelioration of some psychiatric behavior disorders. It may take three to six months after starting flax seed oil supplementation to see results." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Walnuts also contain some plant omega-3s. One nut in particular, however, takes the cake—A is for almond. Almonds were the preferred nuts in the PortfolioEatingPlan, and they were mentioned 10 Ways to Eat More Almonds 1. Sprinkle them over hot or cold cereal. 2. Top a green salad with a couple tablespoons of toasted slivered or sliced almonds. 3. Stir 1 cup of chopped almonds into muffin batter, or sprinkle 11/2 tablespoons of chopped almonds over the tops of unbaked muffins. The nuts will toast while the muffins bake. 4. Stir chopped almonds into pancake or waffle batter. 5." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Due to how we have contaminated our ocean waters and the wildlife that inhabits these waters, high-quality fish oils supplements may in fact be a safer alternative to fish in food form and enable us to gain the benefits of omega-3s while reducing the risk of toxicity.108-10<> Omega-3 Fatty Acids No recommendations have been established by the FDA but the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids recommends 2.87 mg per day of omega-3 fatty acids with a minimal intake of 300 mg per day of DHA for pregnancy or lactation." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"R^JI^r Originally praised for their heart-healthy actions, the omega-3s have also been shown to fight inflammation. All fish contain omega-3s, but the cold-water varieties—such as salmon, sea bass, tuna, trout, and mackerel— contain especially high amounts of these beneficial fats. Pineapple contains bromelain, a powerful enzyme that has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect on muscle and tissue. Bromelain breaks down fibrin, a blood-clotting protein that can impede circulation and prevent tissues from draining properly." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"You can find omega-3s in deep-water fish such as salmon, cod, and tuna, or you can take a daily supplement that contains 1200 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — the two key omegas. Vitamin D is being recognized not only for its importance in strengthening bones but also as a measure against cancer and Parkinson's. I would recommend 1000 IU (international units) of vitamin D and for women, 1500 mg of calcium. I would also recommend taking vitamin B with at least 800 mg of folate, which improves memory and processing speed." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (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.) "Research studies are beginning to reveal the power of omega-3s to promote weight loss in a variety of complex ways. One study with mice found that fish oil affected body fat distribution among the subjects. In this study the mice were divided into three groups. Some were fed soybean oil, some lard, and others fish oil. Those who were fed fish oil developed less visceral fat, which refers to the fat surrounding the organs that is difficult to reduce and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease17." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

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