Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Laverne, I found the following link to a page which provides some information on what essential fatty acids are, and why we need them. http://www.srv.net/~dsserv/toddy1/acids.html Here is a brief quote from the page, which also lists the benefits of taking them, as well as conditions that can be helped by supplementation with EFAs. " Essential fatty acids are sources of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids (technically categorized as polyunsaturated fatty acids). The body must have these essential fatty acids, yet cannot synthesize them itself. One of the main functions of essential fatty acids is the production of prostaglandins which are hormone-like substances that regulate many body functions. They basically control every cell of the body on a second-by-second basis. They are required for energy production. They increase oxidation and metabolic rate. Energy levels go up with high stamina and decreased recovery time from fatigue. The brain does not function without essential fatty acids. " I know that Dr. Atkins really strongly recommends EFA supplementation, and he discusses it in every book he's written (at least the ones I've read). They are thoroughly discussed in his book, Dr. Atkins' Vita Nutrient Solution, as well as in his new book called Dr. Atkins' Age Defying Diet Revolution. In a nutshell, it's very important to get the good oils into our diet. Oils like olive oil, and supplements that provide Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Terry, I put the wrong book title down. The one I'm talking about is Beyond The Zone. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on this list take essential oils?/? Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 I take black current oil & flax oil. I just can't picture me taking fish oils, that sounds so nasty. Beth in TX > Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on this > list take essential oils?/? > Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 I wouldn't know an essential oil if I tripped over it Laverne. My philosophy is to eat a varied diet with lots of veggies and few additives, take a daily multi-vitamin, and drink my water. I'm not into taking a bunch of pills, herbal or otherwise Kirstie (who did take cayenne for awhile in hopes of boosting her metabolism, but it didn't change the rate of loss) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 > Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on this > list take essential oils?/? > Laverne I do, Laverne. I take the Dr. Atkins brand. Viv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Laverne, In additional us using only olive oil or butter as my cooking lubricants of choice, I also take flax seed oil and borage oil. I have taken fish oil caps in the past, but didn't like the fishy-ness I got from them. I also take Vitamin E capsules, just for good measure. I also eat macadamias, pistachios, a few peanuts, almonds, pecans and walnuts, which are also good sources of EFAs. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Let me try that again! I said . . . " Laverne, In additional us using only olive oil " What I meant was " In addition to using only olive oil " Brain fart. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 I take a Omega 3/6/9. I take a pill after every meal. > Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on this > list take essential oils?/? > Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Thanks Terry for all the info. I checked out the e-mail you gave me and they had a toll free # so I called it and talked to someone there about the EFA's . He said we should take equal amounts of flaxseed oil, borage oil and evening primrose. He is also sending out some info to me. Thanks again Terry. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Laverne, I do take fish oil (EPA), and I do think it helps with continuing weight loss. If you do, be sure to get "cholesterol free" EPA, so you know it's also free of pollutants. In Protein Power, they explain the same process gets rid of both cholesterol and pollutants. The next time I'm out of town, I plan to find some gorage oil and flaxseed oil and check prices. Although taking them separately is a tiny bit more bother, I still suspect it will save $ compared to Atkins brand, which I did take when I first started. On page 274 of DANDR, Dr. Atkins suggests: "2 capsules of gorage oil, 2 of fish oil, and 2 of flaxseed oil. Convenience lovers may opt for six of the Essential Oils Formula, which contains all of the above and which I prescribe to my patients." Can anyone tell me if they take CoQ10, and if they can tell a difference? Supposedly in one study, 50% of the participants lost over twice as much weight on the same diet. It's also used to boost the immune system. It's tempting, but I want to know if there are any side effects! I try to be wary! Any comments? TruDee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Trudee I'll have to let you know late next month if the CoQ10 does anything useful. I just started it today. We'll see! A. > > Can anyone tell me if they take CoQ10, and if they can tell a difference? > Supposedly in one study, 50% of the participants lost over twice as much > weight on the same diet. It's also used to boost the immune system. It's > tempting, but I want to know if there are any side effects! I try to be wary! > Any comments? > TruDee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 I take the Atkins essential oils. 3 a day and I also take the CLA.> Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on this> list take essential oils?/?> LaverneKathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Beth trust me you would not think them nasty if the alternative was pain! Laverne I have taken assorted oils for several years and am convinced that they do help in many ways. My primary problem is pain from various injuries and arthritis. I take them because they are anti-inflammatory. Janssen Southern California ilea.wj@... Re: essential oils > I take black current oil & flax oil. I just can't picture me taking > fish oils, that sounds so nasty. > > Beth in TX > > > > Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on > this > > list take essential oils?/? > > Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Borage oil has the same EFA as evening primrose oil, but at twice the concentration. You don't need both, and I would go with the borage oil. The one you are missing is fish oil. HJ ----- Original Message ----- > > Thanks Terry for all the info. I checked out the e-mail you gave me and > they had a toll free # so I called it and talked to someone there about > the EFA's . He said we should take equal amounts of flaxseed oil, borage > oil and evening primrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Thanks HJ. I wonder why the guy told me to take both.??? Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 , when we were kids my mom gave us cod liver oil in orange juice to drink every morning. It smelled icky and tasted icky but none of us were ever sick. Must of helped us. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 karen, what kind of oils do you take? Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Hi Trudee, Thanks for the info. I take Coq10 for the heart protection of it and it is also very good for protecting your teeth and gums. I have been taking it for over a year and I have no side effects. As far as weight loss I dont think it helps much. How do I no if I'm buying no cholesterol fish oil ? Will it say on the bottle? Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Trader Joe EFA combination, Flax, Borage, and a EPA concentrate from fish by Jarrow I think. Also flax by the tablespoon when I remember. Usually with cottage cheese chaser. According to rumor they are synergystic. Janssen Southern California ilea.wj@... Re: Re: essential oils > > karen, > what kind of oils do you take? > Laverne > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Yes.. Atkins Essential Oils and Zone Omega-3 > >Reply-To: Atkins_Support_Listegroups >To: Atkins_Support_Listegroups >Subject: Re: essential oils >Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:07:19 -0000 > > > > >I take a Omega 3/6/9. I take a pill after every meal. > > > > Thanks Terry for the info now I would like to know if everyone on >this > > list take essential oils?/? > > Laverne > > > > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 they are synergystic what does that mean? TIA Di in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Synergistic means that when you have two things that are effective on their own, when they are used together, their effectiveness is enhanced even more by each other. Does that help at all? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 thanks, Terry. Re: Re: essential oils > Synergistic means that when you have two things that are effective on their > own, when they are used together, their effectiveness is enhanced even more > by each other. > > > Does that help at all? > > Terry > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2000 Report Share Posted September 1, 2000 Laverne, I take the Atkins brand as there is not enough free time in my life to research the subject. I can't really say whether I can tell any difference with our without them - I'm just going with them cuz Doc A says to. /TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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