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Old 08-24-2010, 01:51 PM   #10
R.B.
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Re: The impact of Omega 3 and Omega 6 on breast cancer

Thanks Jackie07

It is wonderful to see the concept of balancing the Omega 3s and 6s gaining more acceptance.

Some of the other info could be better put. In particular plant based oils can be converted to the long chain fats, but many people are not very good at it. Evidence is emerging some population groups - Celts fair haired blue eyed redheads, Innuit, and others who were maybe shoreline dwellers - are possibly genetically at risk of being maybe 30% less good at conversion. Many common dietary factors and deficiencies also significantly inhibit conversion. Some health conditions like diabetes inhibit conversion. Some viruses can affect conversion. As a result you cannot automatically assume an intake of plant based Omega 3 will end up being made into the EPA and DHA you need.

Also if you select fish at low risk of mercury pollution you can safely eat much more than 2 portions a week. The benefits far outweigh the risks.

Women can make more EPA and DHA because they need it for all sorts of reasons, including supporting a more sophisticated brain and nervous system, which endows them amongst other things with better sensory perception. Women can convert plant based Omega 3 to EPA and DHA 10 times better than men likely because of oestrogen. This would be another reason why those who are low in oestrogen should ensure they get adequate DHA and EPA as well as the plant based Omega 3.

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