Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 - EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids), which are in unrefined, unfiltered, cold-pressed vegetable oils (like Udo's oil), and which contain 9 calories per gram, are used by our bodies for structural, hormonal and electrical functions, rather than energy. Sometimes, at higher amounts, these EFA's can actually INCREASE the body's metabolism, and thereby increase the fat burn-off that results in weight loss. THESE ARE THE FATS THAT CAN HELP YOU BECOME SLIM. They also keep you satisfied longer helping with cravings. Pam --- ne182105 <no_reply > wrote: > Thanks for the answer . How does the oil help with cravings? > That's a definite plus. > > > > Only take 1 tbsp per day. The 17oz bottle I have says that a > serving > > > > size is 1 tbs and there are 34 servings per container. That > size > > > > bottle usually lasts about 6 weeks, so an 8.5oz bottle would > probably > > > > be a little under 3 weeks (17 days of 1 tbsp). > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store./redcross-donate3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hi Pam, after posting that question last night, I visited the Udo's website, and was surpised at the benefits of this oil. I'm glad I decided to take it. > > > > > Only take 1 tbsp per day. The 17oz bottle I have says that a > > serving > > > > > size is 1 tbs and there are 34 servings per container. That > > size > > > > > bottle usually lasts about 6 weeks, so an 8.5oz bottle would > > probably > > > > > be a little under 3 weeks (17 days of 1 tbsp). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > for Good > Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > http://store./redcross-donate3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I take 1 tablespoon of oil in the morning, and then I use the ground one teaspoon of flaxseed on my vegetables for my lunch and dinner. So I actually use it for 3 meals. Maybe it is all in my head since reading the multitude of benefits, but I swear my skin looks better, who knows! Pam --- ne182105 <no_reply > wrote: > Hi Pam, after posting that question last night, I visited the Udo's > website, and was surpised at the benefits of this oil. I'm glad I > decided to take it. > > > > > > Only take 1 tbsp per day. The 17oz bottle I have says that > a > > > serving > > > > > > size is 1 tbs and there are 34 servings per container. > That > > > size > > > > > > bottle usually lasts about 6 weeks, so an 8.5oz bottle > would > > > probably > > > > > > be a little under 3 weeks (17 days of 1 tbsp). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > > for Good > > Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > > http://store./redcross-donate3/ > > > > __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 BTW, it takes 3 TBLS of ground flax seeds to equal 1 TBLSP oil. g of p Join the Spiritual Cinema Circle and receive monthly international movies with themes for your heart and soul http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/?af=37647 HABER ACUPUNCTURE Haber, L.Ac., DNBAO 936 E. Green St., @102 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 792-9667 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hi I have been reaading some old threads on experimental...I am so confused on the essential fatty acids thing...people say you gotta get the right combo of omega 3 and omega 6 becuase omega 3 can block omega 6??!!!!!! I was considering trying udos oil particularly becuase it seems a complete mix with omega 9 too... here is the ratio from the UDO website: Udo's Choice® Ultimate Oil Blend is carefully formulated to contain a 2:1:1 ratio of Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids, the ideal balance for today's low fat and Omega 3 deficient diets. but I cannot work out if this is the right mix for cfs/me people I just want one single supplement to take to get my oils I dont want to take a complicated cocktail...is the general consensus that udo's oil is good? cheers jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Most people are going to get enough omega 6s in diet, even too much. Omega 9s are in olive oil, which most people already use in cooking. Supplementing Plain fish oil for omega 3s is simple, practical, inexpensive. Carol W. willis_protocols " thescriptfiles " <thescriptfiles@...> wrote: > > Hi I have been reaading some old threads on experimental...I am so confused on the essential fatty acids thing...people say you gotta get the right combo of omega 3 and omega 6 becuase omega 3 can block omega 6??!!!!!! > I was considering trying udos oil particularly becuase it seems a complete mix with omega 9 too... > here is the ratio from the UDO website: > > Udo's Choice® Ultimate Oil Blend is carefully formulated to contain a 2:1:1 ratio of Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids, the ideal balance for today's low fat and Omega 3 deficient diets. > > but I cannot work out if this is the right mix for cfs/me people > I just want one single supplement to take to get my oils I dont want to take a complicated cocktail...is the general consensus that udo's oil is good? > cheers jim > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 thescriptfiles wrote: > one thing which this threw up though (just to add to the confusion) is Udo's oil says it contains omega 3, 6 and 9 in a ratio 2.1.1 and the hemp oil bottle says " hemp seed oil is renowned for having the perfect balance of omega oils for the body " but whats wierd is it gives a break down of the content as 18% omega 3, 60% omega6, 3% GLA and 11% omega 9...I am not great at maths but those percentages completely different to the Udo's 2.1.1 mix. interestingly both claim to be the perfect balance! You really should read up about oils. People eat way too much Omega 6 oils (corn, soy, etc.). They cause health problems. Omega 3 fatty acids from fish are the most important of the oils. Plant Omega 3s are not the same. Jeri <teewinot13@...> @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: TenthParadigmSociety @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: MCS-SinglesConnection @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians MCS-Florida ---------- ---------- No viruses detected in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.22/2105 - Release Date: 05/08/09 11:43:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 hi thanks for your reply, I am trying to find good basic guidelines to follow, hence trying the hemp oil and the Udo's becuase both claim to be " complete formulas " ...on the fish oul front the reason I stopped fish oil was I was getting a little worried about the possible heavy metal/mercury issue with fish, as we often hear we have to limit our weekly intake of tuna for example, also I have been chelating metals out for a year now after being found to have some high levels. I guess I stopped the fish oil for this reason...becuase in my lay mans thinking I figured fish oil is concentrated so perhaps the metal risk might be higher...maybe the companys screen for metals?! but I wasnt sure..hence my attempt to find the oils in vegetable form... many thanks JIM > > > one thing which this threw up though (just to add to the confusion) is Udo's oil says it contains omega 3, 6 and 9 in a ratio 2.1.1 and the hemp oil bottle says " hemp seed oil is renowned for having the perfect balance of omega oils for the body " but whats wierd is it gives a break down of the content as 18% omega 3, 60% omega6, 3% GLA and 11% omega 9...I am not great at maths but those percentages completely different to the Udo's 2.1.1 mix. interestingly both claim to be the perfect balance! > > You really should read up about oils. People eat way too much Omega 6 > oils (corn, soy, etc.). They cause health problems. Omega 3 fatty > acids from fish are the most important of the oils. Plant Omega 3s are > not the same. > > Jeri <teewinot13@...> > @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ > Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: > TenthParadigmSociety > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: > http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: > MCS-SinglesConnection > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians > MCS-Florida > > ---------- > > > ---------- > > > No viruses detected in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.22/2105 - Release Date: 05/08/09 11:43:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 thescriptfiles wrote: > hi thanks for your reply, I am trying to find good basic guidelines to follow, hence trying the hemp oil and the Udo's becuase both claim to be " complete formulas " ...on the fish oul front the reason I stopped fish oil was I was getting a little worried about the possible heavy metal/mercury issue with fish, as we often hear we have to limit our weekly intake of tuna for example, also I have been chelating metals out for a year now after being found to have some high levels. I guess I stopped the fish oil for this reason...becuase in my lay mans thinking I figured fish oil is concentrated so perhaps the metal risk might be higher...maybe the companys screen for metals?! but I wasnt sure..hence my attempt to find the oils in vegetable form... > many thanks JIM Just remember that when it comes to supplements, anyone can claim anything they want to claim. It's up to *you* to find out the truth. You have a far better chance of getting what you pay for if you go with well-known, certified companies. You should never buy any fish oil that isn't free of PCBs, lead, mercury, etc. That's why you need to do your homework instead of buying just any old thing you happen to stumble across. It's important to get DHA and EPA. You get those from fish oils. Olive oil is also important. Buy good (not cheap) cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and use it in your food instead of butter or margarine. Flax oil is also good to take. Stay away from corn, soy, canola, sunflower, safflower, and cottonseed oils. Jeri <teewinot13@...> @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: TenthParadigmSociety @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: MCS-SinglesConnection @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians MCS-Florida ---------- ---------- No viruses detected in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.23/2106 - Release Date: 05/09/09 06:54:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Anne wrote: > There are no heavy metals in Fish Oils; the metals are chelated out druing manufacture and filtering and extraction of the fish oils; a. That is not true. I have read testing that was done on various fish oils that did find heavy metal contamination, along with PCBs. Jeri <teewinot13@...> @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: TenthParadigmSociety @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: MCS-SinglesConnection @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians MCS-Florida ---------- ---------- No viruses detected in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.27/2112 - Release Date: 05/13/09 07:04:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i guess as a CFS/ME community we need to somehow find a way of getting a list of companies that do screen for these toxic substances, I guess as sufferers we need a " safe list " of products that have measaures in place to prevent contamination...this could be a mission for one of the CFS/ME charities??? cheers JIM > > > There are no heavy metals in Fish Oils; the metals are chelated out druing manufacture and filtering and extraction of the fish oils; a. > > That is not true. I have read testing that was done on various fish > oils that did find heavy metal contamination, along with PCBs. > > Jeri <teewinot13@...> > @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ > Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: > TenthParadigmSociety > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: > http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: > MCS-SinglesConnection > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians > MCS-Florida > > ---------- > > > ---------- > > > No viruses detected in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.27/2112 - Release Date: 05/13/09 07:04:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nordic Naturals Fish Oils claim to be free of contaminents; I listen to the president of Noridc naturals on the radio quite often; thx. a. > > > > > There are no heavy metals in Fish Oils; the metals are chelated out druing manufacture and filtering and extraction of the fish oils; a. > > > > That is not true. I have read testing that was done on various fish > > oils that did find heavy metal contamination, along with PCBs. > > > > Jeri <teewinot13@> > > @>--->---->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<----<---<@ > > Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: > > TenthParadigmSociety > > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > > The Tenth Paradigm Society for CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD, GWS & others: > > http://www.geocities.com/tenthparadigm > > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > > MCS-SinglesConnection: For all singles MCSers 18 and over: > > MCS-SinglesConnection > > @>----------<---------->----------<----------<----------<@ > > MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians > > MCS-Florida > > > > ---------- > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > No viruses detected in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.27/2112 - Release Date: 05/13/09 07:04:00 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi Jim, Well, one thing we know about Udo's oil is that it is fresh. He goes to great lengths to keep it from going rancid during the manufacturing and marketing stages. Omega 3s and 6s go rancid easily. I take a brand of fish oil that has lots of antioxidants in it to keep it fresh. It's also made from tiny fish, which are less likely to contain mercury than bigger fish. The amount of Omega 3s and 6s that each person needs can very. It depends partly on how much of each you normally eat in your diet and how well your body does at converting the EFAs in food into the super long chain fatty acids that it needs to use as building blocks. People do need more Omega 6s than Omega 3s, but it's much easier to eat the Omega 6s in everyday foods. Udo is probably assuming that most of his customers eat lots of Omega 6s, so they need more Omega 3s in their supplement. The thing about people with CFS is that we are often low on the enzymes that are needed to convert EFAs into the very long chain forms. So for example, I eat plenty of Omega 6s, but I feel better if I take some Evening Primrose Oil, which has Omega 6s that are already in very long chain form. That saves my body some work. So I would suggest trying different oils and different proportions of Omega 3s and 6s and finding out what makes you feel the best. It can take some experimenting to figure out what is best for you. One other note: if you have low thyroid function, flax seed oil can be hard on your thyroid and decrease your thyroid function further. You may want to avoid it. Forebearance > > Hi I have been reaading some old threads on experimental...I am so confused on the essential fatty acids thing...people say you gotta get the right combo of omega 3 and omega 6 becuase omega 3 can block omega 6??!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 << if you have low thyroid function, flax seed oil can be hard on your thyroid and decrease your thyroid function further>>  is this true for all omega 3 or just flax seed and why is this, that is why is flax seed hard on thyroid assuming you have low thyroid function  thanks From: forebearance12 <aanderson5@...> Subject: Re: UDO's OIL Received: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 11:22 PM Hi Jim, Well, one thing we know about Udo's oil is that it is fresh. He goes to great lengths to keep it from going rancid during the manufacturing and marketing stages. Omega 3s and 6s go rancid easily. I take a brand of fish oil that has lots of antioxidants in it to keep it fresh. It's also made from tiny fish, which are less likely to contain mercury than bigger fish. The amount of Omega 3s and 6s that each person needs can very. It depends partly on how much of each you normally eat in your diet and how well your body does at converting the EFAs in food into the super long chain fatty acids that it needs to use as building blocks. People do need more Omega 6s than Omega 3s, but it's much easier to eat the Omega 6s in everyday foods. Udo is probably assuming that most of his customers eat lots of Omega 6s, so they need more Omega 3s in their supplement. The thing about people with CFS is that we are often low on the enzymes that are needed to convert EFAs into the very long chain forms. So for example, I eat plenty of Omega 6s, but I feel better if I take some Evening Primrose Oil, which has Omega 6s that are already in very long chain form. That saves my body some work. So I would suggest trying different oils and different proportions of Omega 3s and 6s and finding out what makes you feel the best. It can take some experimenting to figure out what is best for you. One other note: if you have low thyroid function, flax seed oil can be hard on your thyroid and decrease your thyroid function further. You may want to avoid it. Forebearance > > Hi I have been reaading some old threads on experimental. ..I am so confused on the essential fatty acids thing...people say you gotta get the right combo of omega 3 and omega 6 becuase omega 3 can block omega 6??!!!!!! __________________________________________________________________ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 hello; thanks for the info; I copied the ingredients in Udo's Oil: I bleeive essential fatty acids are the missing link in man's diet; thx. Where do we get Undamaged Essential Fats? Oils made with health in mind come from organically grown seeds. They are pressed under protection from heat, light, and oxygen; packaged in tightly sealed brown glass bottles; placed in a light-excluding box; and stored in the fridge. Oils made with this care - the highest possible quality - are mostly found in health food stores and naturopathic physician offices, although some department stores and specialty stores are now also servicing their customers. Udo's Choice 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend Ingredients: (Click for new DHA OIL BLEND) organic flax seed oil; organic sunflower seed oil; organic sesame seed oil; rice and oat germ oils; organic coconut oil; organic evening primrose oil; lecithin (guaranteed GMO-free); vitamin E; antioxidants (tocotrienols); and rosemary oil. Naturally Occurring " Minor Ingredients " : 65mg of phytosterols/tablespoon (lower cholesterol and normalize immune function); lignans (beneficial phytoestrogens from flax); carotene; and tocotrienols and other seed specific antioxidants. hundreds of other oil-soluble, health-benefiting phytonutrients > > > > Hi I have been reaading some old threads on experimental...I am so confused on the essential fatty acids thing...people say you gotta get the right combo of omega 3 and omega 6 becuase omega 3 can block omega 6??!!!!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi , I think it is the lignans in flax seed oil that are hard on the thyroid. Other types of Omega 3 oils, like fish oil, don't have them. I take lots of fish oil with no problems. Forebearance > > <<Â if you have low thyroid function, flax seed oil can be hard on your thyroid and decrease your thyroid function further>> > Â > is this true for all omega 3 or just flax seed and why is this, that is why is flax seed hard on thyroid assuming you have low thyroid function > Â > thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think the Flax Seed Oil is for vegetarians who cannot use Fish Oil; I have heard Flax Seed Lingans help prevent breast and prostate infalammations; here is Udo's DHA Oil from algae;vegan > > > > << if you have low thyroid function, flax seed oil can be hard on your thyroid and decrease your thyroid function further>> > > > > is this true for all omega 3 or just flax seed and why is this, that is why is flax seed hard on thyroid assuming you have low thyroid function > > > > thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I second Nat's concerns. I took Udo's blend for about 8 months (sometimes every day). The tinnitus in my ears got worse, my hair started falling out big time, and even more telling, the hair loss decreased big time after I stopped taking the oil. I also found a website where someone complained that her hair loss started within days of taking flax oil. There were over 100 replies, with 80-90 percent of people saying the same thing. It could be the lectins or lignans in the flax, or just the imbalance, I don't know, but I've stopped it for good. It's important to get a fatty acid blood test if possible. I haven't been able to afford it yet, but it's on my list when I win the lotto. Dan p.s. According to the Weston Price Foundation, EFA's won't work unless one is eating enough saturated fats as well...provided they're from grass-fed animals. > > I took UDO oil for years including flaxseed oil and it was a complete waste of money. My RBC Fatty Acid Test was the proof, read my earlier message. > > EPA's are the most susceptible to being depleted during oxidative stress > and your best supplement for this is high quality Fish Oils. > > I also include Hempseed oil and a small amount of Organic Borage oil in my diet. > > I'm not sure where Dr.Cheney is coming from with this. > > Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Awhile back, I listened to a Dr Wong. His lectures are available online. he believes that flax in particular, along with a long list of other things, disrupts the hormone balance, decreasing androgens and increasing estrogens. This in turn may cause hair loss and other " estrogenic " changes to our bodies. Interesting...check it out....Deb > > > > I took UDO oil for years including flaxseed oil and it was a complete waste of money. My RBC Fatty Acid Test was the proof, read my earlier message. > > > > EPA's are the most susceptible to being depleted during oxidative stress > > and your best supplement for this is high quality Fish Oils. > > > > I also include Hempseed oil and a small amount of Organic Borage oil in my diet. > > > > I'm not sure where Dr.Cheney is coming from with this. > > > > Nat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 " Debra " <dloven1@...> wrote: > > Awhile back, I listened to a Dr Wong. His lectures are available > online. he believes that flax in particular, along with a long > list of other things, disrupts the hormone balance, decreasing > androgens and increasing estrogens. This in turn may cause hair > loss and other " estrogenic " changes to our bodies. > Interesting...check it out....Deb I find flaxseed oil to be inflammatory after an initial honeymoon period of 2-4 weeks, possibly due to the the " estrogenic " qualities mentioned by Wong. Estrogen has both inflammatory and antiinflammatory properties. Carol W. willis_protocols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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