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September 2005
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Question #1:
I have a question regarding the different types of fish oil available.
I currently take omega-3 fish oil to relieve chronic dry skin. It
has significantly cleared up minor psoriasis and greatly improved my
sometimes acne-prone complexion. I plan on continuing use but am
curious about the variety of salmon oil, regular fish oil and the
assortment of other fish that produce oils available. What benefits
do each oil have or do they differ at all?
Answer #1:
Cod Liver Oil - omega 3's with bioavailable vitamin D and vitamin A
Fish Oil - strictly omega 3's (usually from mackerel, sardine, or anchovy)
Salmon Oil - strictly omega 3's (recommended for those who have trouble with the other fish types; the downside is that you have to take a lot of them
to get a daily dose)
We recommend Liquid Cod Liver Oil in the fall and winter and Liquid Fish Oil in the spring summer (as long as you get sun exposure). Liquid, as
opposed to softgels, are more concentrated, so you can take less (1-2 tsp. liquid daily as opposed to 3-4 softgels) and you save $. Also, there is a
vast disparity in quality of fish oil. We recommend only Nordic Naturals, Carlson, or Metagenics.
Question #2:
I know a young man in his early twenties, that got diabetes when he was late teenager. What do you recommend regarding his diet. If he were here I would send him to you, but he lives in Sweden.
Answer #2:
Type I or Type II? Type I must take insulin and medically needs to take
a certain amount injected with the amount of carbs.
Type II needs protein/fat three times daily, no carbs alone, keep carbs
low - No Grain's (only fruit and veggies). No sugar substitutes except for
stevia. No cow's milk for either Type I or II. Both need a good
one-a-day multi, 200 mcg. Chromium, and 400-500mg of magnesium.
Type I should also be tested for celiac (a known cause of Type I diabetes).
Question #3:
I have a question regarding my daughter who is
Bipolar. She saw an article in Discovery Magazine on
TrueHope.com who is touting a potential miracle compound for
patients like her. Have you heard of them? Usually if it
sound too good...
Answer #3:
In most cases, you are correct.
While the product they tout may be good for some, it would not be good for others (especially the glutamate derivatives). In addition, there is
nothing incredibly special about the ingredients in the product that one cannot get elsewhere. The fact that they have some data behind the product
and that they are non-profit is encouraging.
We do believe that nutrient deficiency has a lot to do with neurological disorder. Diet, of course, is always the main culprit. Individualized
analysis is always preferred when possible.
Have a happy, healthy day.
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