The fatty acid complexes EPA and DHA in fish oil make the red and white blood cells more flexible thus improving the microcirculation of the brain, heart and other tissues. All detoxification functions depend on optimal oxygen delivery and blood flow.
EPA and DHA protect the brain from viral infections and are needed for the development of intelligence and eye-sight. The most vital cell organelle for detoxification is the peroxisome. These small structures are also responsible for the specific job each cell has: in the pineal gland, the melatonin is produced in the peroxisome, in the neurons dopamine and norepinephrine, etc. It is here, where mercury and other toxic metal attach and disable the cell from doing its work.
Other researchers have focused on the mitochondria and other cell organelles, which in our experience are damaged much later.
The cell is constantly trying to make new peroxisomes to replace the damaged ones- for that task it needs an abundance of fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA. Until recently it was believed that the body can manufacture its own EPA/DHA from other Omega 3 fatty acids, such as fish oil.
Today we know that this process is slow and cannot keep up with the enormous demand for EPA/DHA our systems have in today's toxic environment. Fish oil is now considered an essential nutrient, even for vegetarians.
Recent research also revealed that the transformation humans underwent when apes became intelligent and turned into humans happened only in coastal regions, where the apes started to consume large amounts of fish. Why not benefit from that knowledge and consume more fish oil?
The fatty acids in fish oil are very sensitive to exposure to electromagnetic fields, temperature, light and various aspects of handling and processing. Trans fatty acids, long chain fatty acids, renegade fats and other oxidation products and contaminants are frequently found in most commercial products.
Ideally, fish oil should be kept in an uninterrupted cooling chain until it ends up in the patient's fridge. The fish-source should be mercury and contaminant free, which is becoming harder and harder. Fish oil should taste slightly fishy but not too much. If there is no fish taste, too much processing and manipulation has destroyed the vitality of the oil. If it tastes too fishy, oxidation products are present. I recommend to use the product recommended below (grade I), where meticulous care has been taken to comply with all the necessary parameters. The clinical results are outstanding. Dosage: 1 capsule Omega 3 taken 4 times/day during the active phase of treatment, 1 caps. twice/day for maintenance. Best if taken together with chlorella. The VegiPearls contain half the amount of EPA/DHA. The vegetarian capsules eliminate even the most remote possibility of containing prions and make the idea of taking fish oil more easily acceptable for vegetarians.
Recently, a fatty acid receptor has been discovered on the tongue, joining the other more known taste receptors. If the capsules are chewed, the stomach and pancreas start to prepare the digestive tract in exactly the right way to prepare for maximum absorption. Children love chewing the VegiPearls.
To treat bipolar depression, post partum depression and other forms of mental disease, 2000 mg of EPA are needed/day (David Horrobin). For the modulation of malignancies, 120 mg of EPA 4 times/day are needed. The calculations can easily be done with the information given on the label.
(From Dr. K.)
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
Thanks for the info GiGi.
I did some research on fish oil for cholesterol while back and thought some might find it useful.
Fish oil is beneficial due to high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is high in two important fatty acids, DHA (docoxahexaenoic acid) and EPA. (eicosapentaenoic acid).
Fish Oil has been shown to lower triglycerides in many studies at about 3,000 mg per day of Omega-3 fatty acid. In order to get the number of Omega-3 fatty acids needed you would add up the DHA and EPA, shown on the label. Don't be confused by the mg value on the capsule because that is the mg of fish oil NOT the needed Omega-3 fatty acids. You may need to take up to 15/1,000 mg capsules per day to get 3,000 mg of Omega-3. You can buy some brands that offer high EPA/DHA and cut down on the number of pills needed. Those brands will usually indicate something on the label such as "high potency".
Warning: Fish oil increases LDL (the bad form of cholesterol) in some people. After taking fish oil for awhile, have your doctor check to see if it has increased your LDL. Elevations in blood sugar levels may occur.
You may need to take vitamin E to protect the oil from oxidative damage to your body. 13
Possible Side Effects Fish oil reduces blood clotting so you may notice nose bleeds. Some who supplement with several grams per day will have gastrointestinal upset and/or may burp up a "fishy" smell.
Other benefits - may be helpful for: depression. Bi-Polar disorder Rheumatoid Arthritis Menstrual cramps Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) Lupus IgA nephropathy Schizophrenia
Preliminary evidence suggests fish oil may be helpful for: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Borderline Personality Disorder Dyslexia Cognitive Impairment Asthma Raynaud's phenomenon (abnormal sensitivity of hands and feet to cold) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cystic fibrosis Osteoporosis Reducing the risk of prostate cancer preventing weight loss during cancer chemotherapy DHA is important for normal development and functioning of the brain and retina in the fetus and in infants and may also reduce the risk of premature delivery in pregnant women.
13. Haglund O et al. "The effects of fish oil on triglycerides, cholesterol, fibrinogen and malondialdehyde in humans supplemented with vitamin E.", J Nutr 1991; 121:165-69.