Comments on: New study: Omega-3’s slow aging! http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/ Dr. Jonny Bowden's Blog Wed, 16 May 2012 01:58:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Marc Coleman http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-1171 Marc Coleman Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:39:34 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-1171 Hi, Jonny! Thanks for your reply. I appreciate that my new go-to health author will reply to questions! I will check out the Omega Swirls. The claim made by Coromega is listed with this: "Source - AOCS Press, Coromega Bioavailability Study" -marc Hi, Jonny! Thanks for your reply. I appreciate that my new go-to health author will reply to questions! I will check out the Omega Swirls. The claim made by Coromega is listed with this:
“Source – AOCS Press, Coromega Bioavailability Study” -marc

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-1168 Dr. Jonny Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:32:41 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-1168 Hi Marc I don't know that brand but i'd be suspicious of that claim..love to see the study on that one (I doubt there is one) What makes the liquid effective is simply that you get so much more bang for your buck than with the capsules. Interestingly, one brand we carry in the web store, OMEGA SWIRLS by Barleans, is ridiculously kid-friendly- it's liquid, but lemon flavored and kids don't mind it at all. There's also a very excellent study showing that it actually has BETTER absorption than the straight liquid. But capsules are fine- you just have to take a lot more to get what you could get in a spoonful of either oil or Omega Swirls warmly jb Hi Marc

I don’t know that brand but i’d be suspicious of that claim..love to see the study on that one (I doubt there is one)

What makes the liquid effective is simply that you get so much more bang for your buck than with the capsules. Interestingly, one brand we carry in the web store, OMEGA SWIRLS by Barleans, is ridiculously kid-friendly- it’s liquid, but lemon flavored and kids don’t mind it at all. There’s also a very excellent study showing that it actually has BETTER absorption than the straight liquid.

But capsules are fine- you just have to take a lot more to get what you could get in a spoonful of either oil or Omega Swirls

warmly
jb

]]> By: Marc Coleman http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 Marc Coleman Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:02:57 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-1167 Jonny, I know you take liquid fish oil instead of capsules. I see that in at least one of your books you don't distinguish between the two. The fish oil we bought most recently, Coromega brand squeeze packets, say "300% better absorption than softgel capsules." I'm wondering if that is a big deal to get the oil in the blood stream that much faster. I'm assuming when you say "so much more" in the liquid you mean so much more EPA and DHA, correct? My kids like the orange flavor of this Coromega brand, which is one of the reasons we bought this brand. Thanks! Marc Jonny, I know you take liquid fish oil instead of capsules. I see that in at least one of your books you don’t distinguish between the two. The fish oil we bought most recently, Coromega brand squeeze packets, say “300% better absorption than softgel capsules.” I’m wondering if that is a big deal to get the oil in the blood stream that much faster. I’m assuming when you say “so much more” in the liquid you mean so much more EPA and DHA, correct? My kids like the orange flavor of this Coromega brand, which is one of the reasons we bought this brand. Thanks! Marc

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-396 Dr. Jonny Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:07:48 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-396 Hi Gloria I would love to know who those people are that fish oil isn't good for! i can think of only two instances- one, people living in greenland eating a TON of fish who might be getting enough in their diet and wouldn't need supplemental fish oil, and two, people a few days away from surgery, since omega-3's can help thin the blood (a good thing) and might make it harder to clot; that's why they tell you not to take fish oil, gingko or vitamin e right before surgery. I can think of no other situation in which fish oil wouldn't be a good thing. I believe quality of ingredients is always an issue- that's why i carry the brands i carry on my site. There definitely are some bargains to be found in the stores, but i think the quality is very variable. And with things like fish oil, the source is critical- and i simply don't trust the big box mass produced stores when it comes to the quality of the fish they get the oil from or the tests they undergo warmly jb Hi Gloria
I would love to know who those people are that fish oil isn’t good for!
i can think of only two instances- one, people living in greenland eating a TON of fish who might be getting enough in their diet and wouldn’t need supplemental fish oil, and two, people a few days away from surgery, since omega-3′s can help thin the blood (a good thing) and might make it harder to clot; that’s why they tell you not to take fish oil, gingko or vitamin e right before surgery. I can think of no other situation in which fish oil wouldn’t be a good thing.

I believe quality of ingredients is always an issue- that’s why i carry the brands i carry on my site. There definitely are some bargains to be found in the stores, but i think the quality is very variable. And with things like fish oil, the source is critical- and i simply don’t trust the big box mass produced stores when it comes to the quality of the fish they get the oil from or the tests they undergo

warmly
jb

]]> By: Gloria Gonzalez http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-393 Gloria Gonzalez Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-393 Dr. Bowden, I have read again and again that fish oil is not good for certain people, who are those people? Another concern I have: Is it your opinion that the majority of vitamin chains are not as reliable in the quality of the ingredients they use to manufacture important supplements as Co Q 10, and the Omegas themselves? I particularly go for the most expensive, but my husband is the frugal one and always argue about this. I really, really appreciate you. Thanks. Dr. Bowden, I have read again and again that fish oil is not good for certain people, who are those people? Another concern I have: Is it your opinion that the majority of vitamin chains are not as reliable in the quality of the ingredients they use to manufacture important supplements as Co Q 10, and the Omegas themselves? I particularly go for the most expensive, but my husband is the frugal one and always argue about this.
I really, really appreciate you.
Thanks.

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Dr. Jonny Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:04:03 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-380 Sure. In general fresh (or frozen) are best; i'm not a fan of canned vegetables or fruits with VERY VERY few exceptions. Get the ones in the bag warmly jb Sure. In general fresh (or frozen) are best; i’m not a fan of canned vegetables or fruits with VERY VERY few exceptions. Get the ones in the bag

warmly
jb

]]> By: Jackie http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-379 Jackie Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:43 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-379 I am reading "150 Healthiest Foods". Can you get benefit from artichoke hearts that are canned or seasoned and sold in a vacuum sealed bag? Thanks I am reading “150 Healthiest Foods”. Can you get benefit from artichoke hearts that are canned or seasoned and sold in a vacuum sealed bag?
Thanks

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Dr. Jonny Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:28:29 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-355 Hi I don't really worry about the seafood recommendations and eat it as often as possible; some of this is based on faith (I really really trust Vital Choice, and by and large wild salmon in the restaurants is likely to be less contaminated than farm raised). Some is based on science- studies that carefully weigh the benefits of fish against the possible negatives always come out on the side of the benefits. That's my personal view- i don't count the number of servings of fish i eat a week. I think the debate over krill vs high-quality fish oil is a tempest in a teapot. Krill is very very good, has extra antioxidants like astaxathin (found in salmon), but the thousands of studies done on fish oil all used "regular" fish oil and i think when you're talking high quality the difference is small. I do know of a new test for omega-3's in the blood, but do not know of any test for GLA. I think one to two caps of GLA a day are fine for most people, and the concern about an imbalance in favor of too much omega 3 vs not enough omega 6 is theoretically possible (especially if you live in Greenland!) but realistically not likely in today's society. warmly jb Hi
I don’t really worry about the seafood recommendations and eat it as often as possible; some of this is based on faith (I really really trust Vital Choice, and by and large wild salmon in the restaurants is likely to be less contaminated than farm raised). Some is based on science- studies that carefully weigh the benefits of fish against the possible negatives always come out on the side of the benefits. That’s my personal view- i don’t count the number of servings of fish i eat a week.

I think the debate over krill vs high-quality fish oil is a tempest in a teapot. Krill is very very good, has extra antioxidants like astaxathin (found in salmon), but the thousands of studies done on fish oil all used “regular” fish oil and i think when you’re talking high quality the difference is small.

I do know of a new test for omega-3′s in the blood, but do not know of any test for GLA. I think one to two caps of GLA a day are fine for most people, and the concern about an imbalance in favor of too much omega 3 vs not enough omega 6 is theoretically possible (especially if you live in Greenland!) but realistically not likely in today’s society.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Fred Harper http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Fred Harper Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:40:40 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-350 Dr. Jonny, Aside from supplementation, do you have any general guidelines for an acceptable number of servings of seafood per week if choosing a source like Vital Choice (as you recommend)? Most people these days make seafood sound like poison, so I am curious if very conservative guidelines still apply or if the fish from Vital choice still allows a bit more latitude in terms of overall weekly consumption. I also wanted to ask you 2 other questions. I notice you recommend grill and "regular" fish oil products, whereas I see some who tend to tout one or the other with the krill crowd typically talking about regular fish oil going rancid in the body if you don't take extra antioxidants. Given your comments in this post, is it a case of both being viable options with neither one being necessarily "superior" and that those trying to portray krill as vastly superior are somewhat off base? While many need to start adding in fish oil, is there any test that you recommend (for those who already take it) to assess if they may need supplementary GLA and to back off fish oil (or possibly switch to a more DHA-dominant variety of supplement)? Thank you for your time and help. Dr. Jonny,

Aside from supplementation, do you have any general guidelines for an acceptable number of servings of seafood per week if choosing a source like Vital Choice (as you recommend)? Most people these days make seafood sound like poison, so I am curious if very conservative guidelines still apply or if the fish from Vital choice still allows a bit more latitude in terms of overall weekly consumption.

I also wanted to ask you 2 other questions.

I notice you recommend grill and “regular” fish oil products, whereas I see some who tend to tout one or the other with the krill crowd typically talking about regular fish oil going rancid in the body if you don’t take extra antioxidants. Given your comments in this post, is it a case of both being viable options with neither one being necessarily “superior” and that those trying to portray krill as vastly superior are somewhat off base?

While many need to start adding in fish oil, is there any test that you recommend (for those who already take it) to assess if they may need supplementary GLA and to back off fish oil (or possibly switch to a more DHA-dominant variety of supplement)?

Thank you for your time and help.

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Dr. Jonny Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:06:13 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-348 Sure. There are three omega-3 fatty acids. ALA is alpha linolenic acid, the omega 3 found in plants like flaxseed and chia seeds. DHA and EPA are the two omega-3's found in fish. Most of the studies show benefits for humans from the EPA and DHA, but the body will make SOME of that from ALA though not a whole lot. However for vegetarians it may be the only option. CLA is entirely different- it's conjugated linolenic acid, and found naturally in the meat and milk of grass fed ruminants (cows) Leucine is an amino acid, not a fatty acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. They can certainly all be taken together. warmly jb Sure. There are three omega-3 fatty acids. ALA is alpha linolenic acid, the omega 3 found in plants like flaxseed and chia seeds. DHA and EPA are the two omega-3′s found in fish. Most of the studies show benefits for humans from the EPA and DHA, but the body will make SOME of that from ALA though not a whole lot. However for vegetarians it may be the only option.

CLA is entirely different- it’s conjugated linolenic acid, and found naturally in the meat and milk of grass fed ruminants (cows)

Leucine is an amino acid, not a fatty acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

They can certainly all be taken together.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Ren http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Ren Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:43:52 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-347 Hi, Thanks for sharing so much. Can you please explain the relation between ALA,CLA, EPA and DHA? Can ALA (flaxseedoil), CLA (capsules) and L-leucine(powder) be taken "together" ? Hi,
Thanks for sharing so much.
Can you please explain the relation between ALA,CLA, EPA and DHA?
Can ALA (flaxseedoil), CLA (capsules) and L-leucine(powder) be taken “together” ?

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Dr. Jonny Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:38:50 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-336 Hi! Well if you ask the "experts" they'll say 1/2 gram a day. If you ask me, I'd recommend a gram or two. Pretty hard to imagine someone OD'ing on fish oil. I rarely take the capsules any more because a tablespoon (or even teaspoon) of the liquid gives you so much more. I put a couple spoonfuls in my morning drink every day and I'm done. Remember, the dose is on the EPA and DHA, not the "total fish oil". So don't be confused when you see some big box store offering an off-brand that says "1200mg fish oil"-- you need to look on the back and see how much of that is EPA and DHA.. that's all you care about. I like at least a gram a day of combined EPA and DHA for most people. warmly jb Hi!

Well if you ask the “experts” they’ll say 1/2 gram a day. If you ask me, I’d recommend a gram or two. Pretty hard to imagine someone OD’ing on fish oil. I rarely take the capsules any more because a tablespoon (or even teaspoon) of the liquid gives you so much more. I put a couple spoonfuls in my morning drink every day and I’m done. Remember, the dose is on the EPA and DHA, not the “total fish oil”. So don’t be confused when you see some big box store offering an off-brand that says “1200mg fish oil”– you need to look on the back and see how much of that is EPA and DHA.. that’s all you care about. I like at least a gram a day of combined EPA and DHA for most people.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Jungle http://jonnybowdenblog.com/new-study-omega-3%e2%80%99s-slow-aging/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Jungle Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:35:57 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=627#comment-323 Hi Jonny, I love your blog and read it all the time. One thing I'm wondering about is how much Omega 3's (or fish oil) to take? I'm a bit confused about how much I need to take every day. Thanks! Hi Jonny, I love your blog and read it all the time. One thing I’m wondering about is how much Omega 3′s (or fish oil) to take? I’m a bit confused about how much I need to take every day.
Thanks!

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