Essential Fatty Acids/Schaller, MD/REQUIRED

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Health Implications

In spite of the many benefits to be derived from vegetarian diet, individual

vegetarians may be at higher risk for ailments caused by an omega-3 fatty acid

deficient diet. These include:

a.. Aching, Painful Joints And Muscles

b.. Chest Pains

c.. Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles

d.. Cracked Nails

e.. Depression

f.. Dry Hair And Skin

g.. Forgetfulness

h.. Dry Mucous Membranes, Tear Ducts, Mouth, Vagina

i.. Eczema, Psoriasis And Other Skin Conditions

j.. Fatigue, Malaise, Lackluster Energy, Lack Of Endurance

k.. Frequent Colds And Sickness

l.. Inability To Concentrate

m.. Indigestion, Gas, Bloating

n.. Irregular Heartbeat

o.. Lack Of Motivation

p.. Premature Wrinkling

As an example, a recent report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

found that male vegetarians actually had higher platelet aggregability than male

omnivores. In other words, vegetarians red blood cells were more likely to form

clots that could lead to heart disease or stroke. * Obviously, since vegetarians

generally have a lower risk for heart disease or stroke, other facets of the

vegetarian diet may minimize this particular negative aspect of circulatory

health.

This information is critical to women of childbearing age and those who are

pregnant. Lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids are also found in the milk of

vegetarian mothers as well as the red blood cells of their infants compared to

infants of omnivorous mothers or those bottle-fed on cows milk formula. As a

consequence, infants born to vegetarian mothers are likely to have lower stores

of omega-3 fatty acids. Due to the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in the

development of visual acuity in infants, subtle effects on visual function may

occur in the deficient infant. Omega-3 fatty acids are required for the normal

development of the retina and central nervous system, notes Dr. ,

of the Nutrition, Food and Health Research Center, Kings College London, United

Kingdom. The developing fetus obtains omega-3 fatty acids via selective uptake

from the mother's plasma. However, there are greater proportions of omega-6

fatty acids and lower proportions of omega-3 fatty acids in vegetarians compared

with omnivores. Lower concentrations of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic

acid (DHA) have been observed in blood and artery phospholipids of infants of

vegetarians. We know from primate studies that animals with altered visual

function tend to have a high ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to alpha-linolenic

acid (the major omega-3 fatty acid). Thus, it would be prudent to recommend

diets with a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids and curbing excessive intakes

of omega-6 fatty acids, says Dr. .

It would be prudent for vegetarians to use flaxseed oil, which has a very high

percentage of omega-3 fatty acid as the basis for salad dressings and in baking,

instead of sunflower, corn, safflower, and soy which have a poor ratio in

comparison.

[] Re:Essential Fatty Acids/Schaller, MD

,

Are you aware of any fish oil or cod liver oil supplement in vegetarian

capsules? I am allergic to gelatin and like the convenience of capsules, but

could not find any vegetarian capsuled fish oil!?

I love all the books you wrote about mold and artemisinin, at this moment, I

am reading your fourth book about clinical treatment for babesia. All your books

are very informative, thorough, and very practical. Great work. Thanks!

Mei

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Dr. Schaller,

I have a tumor (breast cancer which came after the mold exposure)

that was er positive and I believe it is controversial as to take

falx due to the fact that it imimics estrogen....I do not eat meats

since the cancer....any suggestions as to what to do...appreciate

your time and input...Theresa

--- In , " jschaller " <jschaller@...>

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>

> Health Implications

> In spite of the many benefits to be derived from vegetarian diet,

individual vegetarians may be at higher risk for ailments caused by

an omega-3 fatty acid deficient diet. These include:

> a.. Aching, Painful Joints And Muscles

> b.. Chest Pains

> c.. Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles

> d.. Cracked Nails

> e.. Depression

> f.. Dry Hair And Skin

> g.. Forgetfulness

> h.. Dry Mucous Membranes, Tear Ducts, Mouth, Vagina

> i.. Eczema, Psoriasis And Other Skin Conditions

> j.. Fatigue, Malaise, Lackluster Energy, Lack Of Endurance

> k.. Frequent Colds And Sickness

> l.. Inability To Concentrate

> m.. Indigestion, Gas, Bloating

> n.. Irregular Heartbeat

> o.. Lack Of Motivation

> p.. Premature Wrinkling

> As an example, a recent report in the American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition found that male vegetarians actually had higher platelet

aggregability than male omnivores. In other words, vegetarians red

blood cells were more likely to form clots that could lead to heart

disease or stroke. * Obviously, since vegetarians generally have a

lower risk for heart disease or stroke, other facets of the

vegetarian diet may minimize this particular negative aspect of

circulatory health.

>

> This information is critical to women of childbearing age and

those who are pregnant. Lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids are also

found in the milk of vegetarian mothers as well as the red blood

cells of their infants compared to infants of omnivorous mothers or

those bottle-fed on cows milk formula. As a consequence, infants

born to vegetarian mothers are likely to have lower stores of omega-

3 fatty acids. Due to the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in the

development of visual acuity in infants, subtle effects on visual

function may occur in the deficient infant. Omega-3 fatty acids are

required for the normal development of the retina and central

nervous system, notes Dr. , of the Nutrition, Food and

Health Research Center, Kings College London, United Kingdom. The

developing fetus obtains omega-3 fatty acids via selective uptake

from the mother's plasma. However, there are greater proportions of

omega-6 fatty acids and lower proportions of omega-3 fatty acids in

vegetarians compared with omnivores. Lower concentrations of the

omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been observed in

blood and artery phospholipids of infants of vegetarians. We know

from primate studies that animals with altered visual function tend

to have a high ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to alpha-linolenic acid

(the major omega-3 fatty acid). Thus, it would be prudent to

recommend diets with a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids and

curbing excessive intakes of omega-6 fatty acids, says Dr. .

>

> It would be prudent for vegetarians to use flaxseed oil, which has

a very high percentage of omega-3 fatty acid as the basis for salad

dressings and in baking, instead of sunflower, corn, safflower, and

soy which have a poor ratio in comparison.

>

>

> [] Re:Essential Fatty Acids/Schaller, MD

>

>

> ,

>

> Are you aware of any fish oil or cod liver oil supplement in

vegetarian capsules? I am allergic to gelatin and like the

convenience of capsules, but could not find any vegetarian capsuled

fish oil!?

>

> I love all the books you wrote about mold and artemisinin, at

this moment, I am reading your fourth book about clinical treatment

for babesia. All your books are very informative, thorough, and very

practical. Great work. Thanks!

>

> Mei

>

>