Fats, Fats, Fats

[Yonason Herschlag]

WOW!!! Very interesting! However, flax seed is loaded with vitamins and minerals and fiber. I have a heaping tablespoon once a day for a few days a week. According to the book you quoted even for those who markedly increase chronic consumption the claimed negative effect on DHA is not significant according to most studies. I appreciate the knowledge, and I'll be careful not to overdo the flax, but with the quantities I'm taking I'm confident I'm safe with the DHA, while gaining all the other benefits. I get my share of DHA from tuna and salmon.

[sergiogodoymd]

From Burdge et al in Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in human adults. Reproductive Nutrition redevelopment in 2005:[/QUOTE]

Are you a med student?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

WOW!!! Very interesting! However, flax seed is loaded with vitamins and minerals and fiber. I have a heaping tablespoon once a day for a few days a week. According to the book you quoted even for those who markedly increase chronic consumption the claimed negative effect on DHA is not significant according to most studies. I appreciate the knowledge, and I'll be careful not to overdo the flax, but with the quantities I'm taking I'm confident I'm safe with the DHA, while gaining all the other benefits. I get my share of DHA from tuna and salmon.

I agree that the depletion of DHA is unlikely to be a boogeyman. However, I do not think there are many benefits to be had from flaxseed since the source of it's omega 3 fatty acid is not very usable and the lignans tend to prevent absorption of many of the vitamins and minerals it contains. I don't think it's something to avoid, but I don't see a point in supplementing it.

From Burdge et al in Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in human adults. Reproductive Nutrition redevelopment in 2005:

Yes