January 2008 Zone Science Newsletter
Last Updated Feb 2008
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| EPA/DHA market grows, but confusion remains |
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| In the Jan. 8, 2008, Wall Street Journal there was a major article on the growing market for fish oil supplementation. In the article, more questions were posed than answered. The reality of the clinical benefits of fish oil is that you have to take very large amounts to get any physiological effects. To date, most researchers have simply guessed. That’s why I pointed out in my 2002 book, “The OmegaRx Zone,” that you need the AA/EPA ratio to tell you what the amount is you really need to get all the clinical benefits the general public is constantly hearing about fish oil. After thousands of blood tests, I can tell you that amounts required to obtain therapeutic benefits are considerable. Read More |
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Best questions from drsears.com
in January |
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Lyme disease and anti-inflammation supplements
Would it be wise to take fish oil to reduce inflammation, since we need an inflammatory response to fight the Lyme bacteria? Read More |
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Asperger syndrome
We are trying to convince our son to try a better diet with less AA and a lower glycemic index. How much and which fish-oil supplement would you advise? Read More |
Omega-3 and dystonia
Having read in one of your books that EPA/DHA in quite high doses has significant beneficial effects on Parkinson’s patients, I'm wondering if the same might hold true for dystonia, which is likened to Parkinson’s? Read More |
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Frozen Shoulder
My wife has been suffering from a mysterious shoulder condition. I read an article today regarding “Frozen Shoulder.” The symptoms fit her to a T. She takes one OmegaRx per day. Since this seems to be an inflammation problem, I believe that she should greatly increase her OmegaRx. Do you have any guidelines? Read More |
Fish oil digestion after gallbladder removal
Will I be able to digest fish oil supplements if I decide to have the gallbladder removed? Read More |
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Best Health News from drsears.com in January |
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