Posted by annie8 on December 2, 2000, at 14:42:43
In reply to Re: Can I find out more about omega 3 topic?, posted by AndrewB on November 27, 2000, at 10:31:12
hi there, thank you so much, that was EXCELLENT info...
take care> Annie,
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> From what I have read mercury, not so much as lead, is the issue of concern with fish oils.
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> Mercury levels are highest in fish oils derived from big (long living), warm water fish (i.e. swordfish). Conversely, fish oil from small, cold water fish such as salmon is relatively safe as far as mercury levels go.
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> It was my impression molecular distillation did remove the mercury and other heavy metals. That is what I was told at a health food store anyway. Tell me if I have been lead (no pun intended) astray on this point.
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> Levels of vitamins A & D are lower in the gel cap forms than the liquids.
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> For an absolutely safe source of EPA/DHA use the marine algae derived products. More expensive though. Great for vegetarians. Presumably no vitamin A, D or cholesterol but check the this out. A health food store sometimes supplies relevant literature or will contact the manufacturer to verify.
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> Flax seed oil has ALA (alpha lipoic acid), the third of the omega 3 fatty acids. The body can but may or may not convert this to EPA and DHA, therefore experts like Dr. Stoll recommend you stay away from flaxseed as a primary source of EPA/DHA.
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> AndrewB
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