Talking Acne

Update on Flax Seed Oil…

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I’ll tell you, I just ordered one of each… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – "A few words of caution to those using fish oils (eg salmon oil) rather than flax or another good source, hempseed oil – a Greenpeace report, ?Body of Evidence: the effects of chlorine on human health?, relates independent laboratory analysis of 20 fish oil supplements, all of which had detectable levels of cancer-causing organo-chlorine pesticides, including DDT and also the feared cancer causing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB?s). " http://www.gaiaresearch.co.za/flaxseedoil.html Additionally, fish oils do not contain lignans. " In addition, flaxseeds are a rich source of lignans, substances that appear to positively affect hormone-related problems. Lignans may also be useful in preventing certain cancers and combating specific bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including those that cause cold sores and shingles." http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,783,00.html I don’t know if acne improvement from fso is due to omegas or lignans, but using fish oils would not include lignans as they are plant based. K

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What does make Flax Seed Oil work ? Is it about the Omega-3 ? Because I read somewhere that Flax Seed Oil turns bitter only after a few days, even if you keep in in a cold place. And I read that Salmon Oil could be a better alternative to Flax Seed Oil when speaking about Omega-3… I’d like to give it a try, so any advice is welcome, even considered that those products must be hard to find where I live… I strongly suggest that people not take flax oil! First of all, flax oil is highly volatile, or in other words it will oxidize very rapidly and turn rancid (this is the bitter taste you mentioned). This rancidity can often happen in the manufacturing process itself. As a matter of fact, flax is the most volatile of all the oils. But putting that aside for a moment, there are even better reasons to stay away from flax oil. 99% all of the peer-reviewed studies on Omega-3 oils have been done using oils high in EPA & DHA – the "stuff" in a good quality, pure Salmon Oil. Flax oil is a "cheap" omega-3 source and has no EPA or DHA in it. Flax oil only has the precursors to EPA & DHA. This means that in a perfect, pristine environment when everything in your body (i.e. digestion, absorption) is working as it should (and in most cases it doesn’t) your body may, and I stress may, convert the precursors into the desired substances. There is no way that your body can convert enough of the omega-3’s in flax to EPA & DHA to make any difference whatsoever. If you are going to spend money on an Omega-3 supplement, why buy a precursor when you can get the real thing. And, as a matter of fact, the oils in flax can, over time, create imbalances in the body that will lead to such things as inflammation. And that’s not what you need or want right now!

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"A few words of caution to those using fish oils (eg salmon oil) rather than flax or another good source, hempseed oil – a Greenpeace report, ?Body of Evidence: the effects of chlorine on human health?, relates independent laboratory analysis of 20 fish oil supplements, all of which had detectable levels of cancer-causing organo-chlorine pesticides, including DDT and also the feared cancer causing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB?s). " http://www.gaiaresearch.co.za/flaxseedoil.html Additionally, fish oils do not contain lignans. " In addition, flaxseeds are a rich source of lignans, substances that appear to positively affect hormone-related problems. Lignans may also be useful in preventing certain cancers and combating specific bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including those that cause cold sores and shingles." http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,783,00.html I don’t know if acne improvement from fso is due to omegas or lignans, but using fish oils would not include lignans as they are plant based. K – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What does make Flax Seed Oil work ? Is it about the Omega-3 ? Because I read somewhere that Flax Seed Oil turns bitter only after a few days, even if you keep in in a cold place. And I read that Salmon Oil could be a better alternative to Flax Seed Oil when speaking about Omega-3… I’d like to give it a try, so any advice is welcome, even considered that those products must be hard to find where I live… I strongly suggest that people not take flax oil! First of all, flax oil is highly volatile, or in other words it will oxidize very rapidly and turn rancid (this is the bitter taste you mentioned). This rancidity can often happen in the manufacturing process itself. As a matter of fact, flax is the most volatile of all the oils. But putting that aside for a moment, there are even better reasons to stay away from flax oil. 99% all of the peer-reviewed studies on Omega-3 oils have been done using oils high in EPA & DHA – the "stuff" in a good quality, pure Salmon Oil. Flax oil is a "cheap" omega-3 source and has no EPA or DHA in it. Flax oil only has the precursors to EPA & DHA. This means that in a perfect, pristine environment when everything in your body (i.e. digestion, absorption) is working as it should (and in most cases it doesn’t) your body may, and I stress may, convert the precursors into the desired substances. There is no way that your body can convert enough of the omega-3’s in flax to EPA & DHA to make any difference whatsoever. If you are going to spend money on an Omega-3 supplement, why buy a precursor when you can get the real thing. And, as a matter of fact, the oils in flax can, over time, create imbalances in the body that will lead to such things as inflammation. And that’s not what you need or want right now!

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Here is something I found on the first page I consulted about omega-3: "Though tuna, salmon, and walnuts are leading sources of omega-3 fatty acids, it may be advisable to avoid them because of their iodine content, which may aggravate acne" Can you please comment ?

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I take it from your email address that you are affiliated with an omega 3 company? Sell the stuff by any chance? As for fish oils vs. flax seed oil, from what I can tell, different people have different luck when they try one versus the other. Just like everything else here. K

Yes, I received an email from them explaining they are selling Salmon Oil, but it seems a little bit different from other forms of spam as they have a lot to argue ! I visited their site and am almost convinced, so I will now look for more information on Salmon vs Flax oil, and particularly about this omega-3 thingy and its possible effects on skin…

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I take it from your email address that you are affiliated with an omega 3 company? Sell the stuff by any chance? As for fish oils vs. flax seed oil, from what I can tell, different people have different luck when they try one versus the other. Just like everything else here. K – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I strongly suggest that people not take flax oil! First of all, flax oil is highly volatile, or in other words it will oxidize very rapidly and turn rancid (this is the bitter taste you mentioned). This rancidity can often happen in the manufacturing process itself. As a matter of fact, flax is the most volatile of all the oils. But putting that aside for a moment, there are even better reasons to stay away from flax oil. 99% all of the peer-reviewed studies on Omega-3 oils have been done using oils high in EPA & DHA – the "stuff" in a good quality, pure Salmon Oil. Flax oil is a "cheap" omega-3 source and has no EPA or DHA in it. Flax oil only has the precursors to EPA & DHA. This means that in a perfect, pristine environment when everything in your body (i.e. digestion, absorption) is working as it should (and in most cases it doesn’t) your body may, and I stress may, convert the precursors into the desired substances. There is no way that your body can convert enough of the omega-3’s in flax to EPA & DHA to make any difference whatsoever. If you are going to spend money on an Omega-3 supplement, why buy a precursor when you can get the real thing. And, as a matter of fact, the oils in flax can, over time, create imbalances in the body that will lead to such things as inflammation. And that’s not what you need or want right now!

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What does make Flax Seed Oil work ? Is it about the Omega-3 ? Because I read somewhere that Flax Seed Oil turns bitter only after a few days, even if you keep in in a cold place. And I read that Salmon Oil could be a better alternative to Flax Seed Oil when speaking about Omega-3… I’d like to give it a try, so any advice is welcome, even considered that those products must be hard to find where I live…

I strongly suggest that people not take flax oil! First of all, flax oil is highly volatile, or in other words it will oxidize very rapidly and turn rancid (this is the bitter taste you mentioned). This rancidity can often happen in the manufacturing process itself. As a matter of fact, flax is the most volatile of all the oils. But putting that aside for a moment, there are even better reasons to stay away from flax oil. 99% all of the peer-reviewed studies on Omega-3 oils have been done using oils high in EPA & DHA – the "stuff" in a good quality, pure Salmon Oil. Flax oil is a "cheap" omega-3 source and has no EPA or DHA in it. Flax oil only has the precursors to EPA & DHA. This means that in a perfect, pristine environment when everything in your body (i.e. digestion, absorption) is working as it should (and in most cases it doesn’t) your body may, and I stress may, convert the precursors into the desired substances. There is no way that your body can convert enough of the omega-3’s in flax to EPA & DHA to make any difference whatsoever. If you are going to spend money on an Omega-3 supplement, why buy a precursor when you can get the real thing. And, as a matter of fact, the oils in flax can, over time, create imbalances in the body that will lead to such things as inflammation. And that’s not what you need or want right now!

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it usally lasts about 3-4 weeks refriderated after opening….

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What does make Flax Seed Oil work ? Is it about the Omega-3 ? Because I read somewhere that Flax Seed Oil turns bitter only after a few days, even if you keep in in a cold place. And I read that Salmon Oil could be a better alternative to Flax Seed Oil when speaking about Omega-3… I’d like to give it a try, so any advice is welcome, even considered that those products must be hard to find where I live… …well my attempt to eliminate other supplements failed miserably for me. Haven’t had a break out for a while until I got off the Vitamin A and B5. Guess it’s back on the Vitamin A, B5 combined with Flax Seed. This seems to work the best for me. Would love to hear other stories of using flax seed. Db, are you still taking the other stuff, zinc etc? It’s too early for me to update, but my post b5 horror skin seems to have settled down, no new breakouts since I started taking the flax a few days ago. Oil production is slowed too. Yayyyyyy, I hope. I’ll owe you a paleolithic no iodine dinner if this solves my post-b5 nightmare. K

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…well my attempt to eliminate other supplements failed miserably for me. Haven’t had a break out for a while until I got off the Vitamin A and B5. Guess it’s back on the Vitamin A, B5 combined with Flax Seed. This seems to work the best for me. Would love to hear other stories of using flax seed.

Db, are you still taking the other stuff, zinc etc? It’s too early for me to update, but my post b5 horror skin seems to have settled down, no new breakouts since I started taking the flax a few days ago. Oil production is slowed too. Yayyyyyy, I hope. I’ll owe you a paleolithic no iodine dinner if this solves my post-b5 nightmare. K

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What does make Flax Seed Oil work ? Is it about the Omega-3 ? Because I read somewhere that Flax Seed Oil turns bitter only after a few days, even if you keep in in a cold place. And I read that Salmon Oil could be a better alternative to Flax Seed Oil when speaking about Omega-3… I’d like to give it a try, so any advice is welcome, even considered that those products must be hard to find where I live…

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – …well my attempt to eliminate other supplements failed miserably for me. Haven’t had a break out for a while until I got off the Vitamin A and B5. Guess it’s back on the Vitamin A, B5 combined with Flax Seed. This seems to work the best for me. Would love to hear other stories of using flax seed. Db, are you still taking the other stuff, zinc etc? It’s too early for me to update, but my post b5 horror skin seems to have settled down, no new breakouts since I started taking the flax a few days ago. Oil production is slowed too. Yayyyyyy, I hope. I’ll owe you a paleolithic no iodine dinner if this solves my post-b5 nightmare. K

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…well my attempt to eliminate other supplements failed miserably for me. Haven’t had a break out for a while until I got off the Vitamin A and B5. Guess it’s back on the Vitamin A, B5 combined with Flax Seed. This seems to work the best for me. Would love to hear other stories of using flax seed.

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