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Posted by gardenergirl on March 23, 2005, at 0:05:01
In reply to Flax oil and depression/panic for a vegan, posted by vegansf on March 22, 2005, at 21:16:53
Redirected from Psychobabble meds board posted by vegansf
> Hi. I can't take the fish oils, so I just ordered gel caps (yeah, probably gelatin:) which are 1,000 mg each. Anyone know how much I need to take?
> Also, someone wrote it's bad for clogging arteries???
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> Thanks,
> SF
Posted by Chris O on March 23, 2005, at 14:46:31
In reply to Flax oil and depression/panic for a vegan » vegansf, posted by gardenergirl on March 23, 2005, at 0:05:01
There's great little book on flax seed oil by Donald O. Rudin called Omega 3 Oils: A Practical Guide. It totes flax oil as the cure for many modern conditions (cardiovascular health, emotional disorders, immune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, joint and muscle problems, skin problems, and urinary tract problems). However, the people in his study were all taking, I believe, like, cups of flax oil to get these results. I took a 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil a day for several months and the only thing I noticed was a slight benefit for my skin (less dry). It did not affect my anxiety or depression at all. Also, for men, there was a study associating flax seed oil intake with testicular cancer, so...I had to stop taking it. Anyway, there's also something about the way the chains bond in flax versus fish oil--fish oil has longer omega 3 chains, I think, and this is better for the brain. I'm sure others here can explain it better. But from experience, I know that fish oil does provide anti-depressant relief while flax oil, for me, at least, did not.
Good luck,
Chris> Redirected from Psychobabble meds board posted by vegansf
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> > Hi. I can't take the fish oils, so I just ordered gel caps (yeah, probably gelatin:) which are 1,000 mg each. Anyone know how much I need to take?
> > Also, someone wrote it's bad for clogging arteries???
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> > Thanks,
> > SF
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Posted by Larry Hoover on March 25, 2005, at 17:00:11
In reply to Flax oil and depression/panic for a vegan » vegansf, posted by gardenergirl on March 23, 2005, at 0:05:01
> Redirected from Psychobabble meds board posted by vegansf
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> > Hi. I can't take the fish oils, so I just ordered gel caps (yeah, probably gelatin:) which are 1,000 mg each. Anyone know how much I need to take?
> > Also, someone wrote it's bad for clogging arteries???
> >
> > Thanks,
> > SF
>Flax oil won't clog your arteries. It can create oxidative stress, though, if you take lots of it, and are deficient in vitamin E. If you're taking polyunstaturated fatty acids, you should take vitamin E.
There is a vegetarian substitute for fish oils that is far far better for you than this flax oil. It's called Neuromins, and it's sold by a number of American companies, under license from the producer. It's a good source of DHA, the longer omega-3 found in fish oil. Ultimately, the reason fish are high in omega-3s is because the ocean food chain is based on algae.
Lar
Posted by gardenergirl on March 26, 2005, at 12:17:58
In reply to Re: Flax oil and depression/panic for a vegan » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on March 25, 2005, at 17:00:11
Posted by gardenergirl on March 26, 2005, at 12:18:30
In reply to Re: Flax oil and depression/panic for a vegan » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on March 25, 2005, at 17:00:11
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:46:07
In reply to Nice to see you back, Larry (nm), posted by gardenergirl on March 26, 2005, at 12:18:30
Posted by gardenergirl on March 28, 2005, at 1:50:33
In reply to Thanks. I've been struggling/lurking (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:46:07
Posted by partlycloudy on March 29, 2005, at 7:48:24
In reply to Thanks. I've been struggling/lurking (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:46:07
Your insights are invaluable. Is everything OK?
pc
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 9, 2005, at 15:55:52
In reply to Hope you're OK, Larry » Larry Hoover, posted by partlycloudy on March 29, 2005, at 7:48:24
> Your insights are invaluable. Is everything OK?
> pcThanks for your concern, and I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner....
I'm spread pretty thin. I take on more than I can handle, or at least, I can barely handle what I take on.
I just did an advocacy case, assisting a guy at a social services hearing. He could have been charged by the police (fraud), but I was able to guide him (and the investigator) towards accepting his confession and explanation that he didn't know he was doing anything wrong. Not only did I save him from charges and having his benefits cut off, I got him $1500 bucks towards moving expenses/rent deposit, even though he was only eligible for $500. The hearing was two hours long, all kinds of evidence and sworn statements....it's a lot of work. Anyway. Thanks for asking, as I said. In February, I was swirling the drain. Feels good to be bouncing back.
Lar
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