son of flaxseed

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In a message dated 05/30/2001 4:43:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Greg writes:

> Flax / Linseed is 18 % by weight omega 3 oil and as 1 tablespoon is

> about 12 g, you would get a little over 2 g of the omega 3 oil per

> tablespoon.

 

I had understood that each tablespoon was about 3g of fiber, giving you about

9g per every 3T, and if you did this 3times a day (recommended, particularly

if you're low on dietary fiber and/or dealing with elimination issues and/or

working weight issues), in addition to the 3T oil which are useful to the

body, and helpful in combating a number of physical issues and keeping the

skin nice and soft, you would get approximately 27 g of fiber, which is a

daily minimum in some experts' books (and very difficult to get in the modern

diet). It's so hard to figure out how much is what when capsules say one

measurement, and spoons figure things differently.

I've been told that it would take about 12-18 flax oil capsules to equal one

tablespoonful of the flax oil. My own experiment (squeezing out the

capsules) yielded a similar result - the capsules are mostly gelatin (very

thick) and a drop or two of oil!

 

> Daily grinding is the only way as the omega 3 oil in the ground seeds

> oxidizes very quickly. I keep by unground, organically grown seeds

> in the freezer.

 

You *can* grind in advance and freeze the ground seeds. Of necessity, you

might need to if you get overly ambitious and grind up too many seeds at one

time - just put the flaxseed meal into the freezer until you need them.

Blessings

Margaret

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Wednesday, May 30, 2001 10:31 PM

[herbal remedies] son of flaxseed

 

 

> I had understood that each tablespoon was about 3g of fiber, giving you about

> 9g per every 3T, and if you did this 3 times a day (recommended, particularly

> if you're low on dietary fiber and/or dealing with elimination issues and/or

> working weight issues), in addition to the 3T oil which are useful to the

> body, and helpful in combating a number of physical issues and keeping the

> skin nice and soft, you would get approximately 27 g of fiber, which is a

> daily minimum in some experts' books (and very difficult to get in the modern

> diet). It's so hard to figure out how much is what when capsules say one

> measurement, and spoons figure things differently.

> I've been told that it would take about 12-18 flax oil capsules to equal one

> tablespoonful of the flax oil. My own experiment (squeezing out the

> capsules) yielded a similar result - the capsules are mostly gelatin (very

> thick) and a drop or two of oil!

 

Hi Margaret,

 

Here is a link to the USDA food database:

 

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl

 

Type in whatever food you are interested in, select the portion sizes and you

get the real data.

 

The data for flax seed is 27 % fiber or as you say 3 g in a tablespoon and 18 %

Omega 3 or 2.17 g in a tablespoon.

 

This online database is the best source for detailed breakdown of Vit, mineral,

fat & amino acid content I know of.

 

Omega 9 is listed as 18:1 Mono / Oleic

Omega 6 is listed as 18:2 Poly / Linoleic

Omega 3 is listed as 18:3 Poly / Alpha Linolenic

 

Normally Flax Oil is:

 

Omega 9 = 16 %

Omega 6 = 16 %

Omega 3 = 57 %

 

and 1 Flax Oil capsule is normally = 1 g

 

so to get 6.5 g (3 tbs of ground flax seed) of Omega 3 you would need

 

6.5 / 0.57 = 12 capsules.

 

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Good Health & Long Life,

Greg Watson,

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Thanks for the good research Greg.

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Greg Watson

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Wednesday, May 30, 2001 4:25 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] son of flaxseed

Hi Margaret,Here is a link to the USDA food database:http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.plType in whatever food you are interested in, select the portion sizes and you get the real data.The data for flax seed is 27 % fiber or as you say 3 g in a tablespoon and 18 % Omega 3 or 2.17 g in a tablespoon.This online database is the best source for detailed breakdown of Vit, mineral, fat & amino acid content I know of.Omega 9 is listed as 18:1 Mono / OleicOmega 6 is listed as 18:2 Poly / LinoleicOmega 3 is listed as 18:3 Poly / Alpha LinolenicNormally Flax Oil is:Omega 9 = 16 %Omega 6 = 16 %Omega 3 = 57 %and 1 Flax Oil capsule is normally = 1 gso to get 6.5 g (3 tbs of ground flax seed) of Omega 3 you would need 6.5 / 0.57 = 12 capsules.========================Good Health & Long Life,Greg Watson, http://www.ozemail.com.au/~gowatson gowatsonFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Ian Shillington N.D.

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Thursday, May 31, 2001 8:11 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] son of flaxseed

 

 

Thanks for the good research Greg.

 

Hi Doc,

 

Here is some more which shows the desired levels of ALL the PUFAs

(PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids)

 

http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/71/1/179

 

" Polyunsaturated fatty acids in the food chain in the United States "

 

Which recommends the following daily amounts of Polyunsaturated fatty acids:

 

Omega 6 = 6.7 g

This may be a problem as it is too easy to get too much omega 6.

 

Omega 3 = 2.2 g.

1 tbs (12 g) of ground flax seeds.

 

DHA = 0.6 g

EPA = 0.6 g

This is in addition to that provided by the internal conversion from Omega 3 and

is about 4 fish oil tablets or 80 - 100

g of salmon. Max internal conversion of Omega 3 to DHA is only about 10%.

 

The ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 is important to obtain max internal conversion

of Omega 3 into both DHA and EPA. Too

much Omega 6 will inhibit the conversion of the Omega 3 into DHA.

 

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My favorite is UDO's Choice which not only has the Omega 3, 6, & 9 but also has the GLA from the Evening Primrose Oil. I don't know of any other Flax Oil here in the States that is stored either in stainless steel or glass and either frozen or refrigerated as UDO's is. A real top quality product.

 

Mixed with my Total Nutrition (loaded full of Amino Acids, etc.), two raw eggs in 12 oz of organic apple juice and you have probably the most perfect meal I can think of. After, I developed the formula I lost 10 pounds without even changing my diet and added to that my exercise program (run 6 miles a day) I keep and look pretty fit.

 

Not bad for a 55 year old curmudgeon ;o)

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

PS. I think these Oils should be a part of everyones diet.

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

Hi Doc,Here is some more which shows the desired levels of ALL the PUFAs (PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids)http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/71/1/179

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Thursday, May 31, 2001 1:23 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] son of flaxseed

 

 

My favorite is UDO's Choice which not only has the Omega 3, 6, & 9 but also has

the GLA from the Evening Primrose Oil.

I don't know of any other Flax Oil here in the States that is stored either in

stainless steel or glass and either

frozen or refrigerated as UDO's is. A real top quality product.

 

Mixed with my Total Nutrition (loaded full of Amino Acids, etc.), two raw eggs

in 12 oz of organic apple juice and you

have probably the most perfect meal I can think of. After, I developed the

formula I lost 10 pounds without even

changing my diet and added to that my exercise program (run 6 miles a day) I

keep and look pretty fit.

 

Not bad for a 55 year old curmudgeon ;o)

 

Hi Doc,

 

UDO's oil is a good product as long as you try to keep the omega 6 : omega 3

ratio at or less than 3 : 1 or you will

limit the amount of omega 3 conversion to DHA & EPA.

 

I'm 54 and look mid 40s but feel mid 30s. I'm also very fit.

 

Do you have link for your Total Nutrition?

 

Where did you do your Naturopathy study? I'm currently doing a distance

education degree for a Bachelor of Health

Science in Complementary Medicine (Naturopathy) here in Oz.

 

A few years ago when I retired from 30 years as a Electronics Design Engineer

(had my own electronics design company), I

would never have dreamed of starting a new career but here I am at 54 and doing

just that!

 

I currently day trade on the Aussie stock market, so I'm online about 8 hours a

day.

 

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Good Health & Long Life,

Greg Watson,

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~gowatson

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See answers below.

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

Do you have link for your Total Nutrition?

 

Check the Files for the formula and data sheets on it.Where did you do your Naturopathy study? I'm currently doing a distance education degree for a Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary Medicine (Naturopathy) here in Oz.

 

A lot of my early study was with a group in Florida who were studying Doctor Schulze and Doctor Christopher's materials. I then got my degree through correspondence with Trinity College out of Indiana. It was fantastic curricula and I enjoyed most of it tremendously.A few years ago when I retired from 30 years as a Electronics Design Engineer (had my own electronics design company), I would never have dreamed of starting a new career but here I am at 54 and doing just that!Finally figured out what you wanted to be when you grew up??? ;o)

 

Love,

 

Doc