Posted by guineapigjoe on January 26, 2009, at 16:52:06
In reply to Re: zinc deficiency and gla » guineapigjoe, posted by Larry Hoover on January 26, 2009, at 16:31:45
> Although some small amount of the polyunsaturated fats we consume goes to energy production, by and large they are too valuable to get destroyed. I wouldn't make any change in diet in order to prevent metabolizing them. I don't think it would work if you tried.
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> I can find evidence for zinc helping with attention problems, but not GLA. I can find evidence for benefits from the long-chain omega-3s. But it doesn't matter what the evidence is; if you're feeling better that's evidence enought for me.
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> GLA is an anti-inflammatory omega-6, but if and only if it gets blocked from delta-5 desaturase after elongation to DGLA (dihomogamma-linolenic acid....don't you love these names?). The best way to block DGLA from d-5-d is with long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. They have higher affinity for the enzyme. If you don't block it, then a goodly bit of the DGLA goes on to become arachidonic acid (AA), which is already far too high in our diets, and strongly pro-inflammatory.
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> So, in summary, the simplest course of action is also the best. Continue with your supplements.
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> BTW, what is your total zinc intake/day?
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> LarI take a multi that has 15 mg,Also I am taking 50 mg in the form of ionic zinc(from trace minerals research)is this to much?I must say I am taking that much as I have read that when you have a zinc deficiency you end up with copper toxicity?Do you think this is a possibility here?It is said that there is copper in many foods, also in our pipes for drinking water,Maybe I should start from the beginning on how i believe i got this deficiency,my theory anyway and you tell me what you think ok?
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