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R.B. · 04-24-2007, 02:18 PM

As a male non sufferer I feel totally unqualified to try and get more than a glimpse of what you all really so bravely endure. It is not that I do not wish to offer emotional support it is just what ever I think to say seems rather inane in the circumstances and context of your experiences.

I can offer up the results of my reading for you to think about.

Please do not take this post as a suggestion that you are suffering from any sort of mental condition - its just researchers do not do the feeling a bit down. But the brain is the same one.

- it is made up of 60% plus fat. It does not work as well if it does not have enough omega three (DHA and EPA in particular)

- women have a higher need for omega three than men.

- most in the western world have an omega three six imbalance (much more six than three)

- if you don't eat it, and your body for any reason cannot make it or does not get the raw materials you are going to be short of DHA and EPA.

- there are a host of trials suggesting the importance of omega three to mental well being.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...play&DB=pubmed

You might like to read Smart Fats or the latest version M Schmidt which looks at the issue in depth. You will find it for a few $ on the WEB.

And lots of trials suggest omega three DHA in particular may help reduce the risk of BC.

RB

Here is an abstract for a recent trial

"Omega-3 fatty acids can help to prevent the development of certain cancers, particularly those of the breast and colon, and possibly of the uterus and the skin, and are likely to reduce the risk of postpartum depression, manic-depressive psychosis, dementias (Alzheimer's disease and others), hypertension, toxemia, diabetes and, to a certain extend, age-related macular degeneration."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...l=pubmed_docsum
ABSTRACT

This review details the specific needs of women for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and the very long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acid (dietary or in capsules) ensures that a woman's adipose tissue contains a reserve of these fatty acids for the developing fetus and the breast-fed newborn infant. This ensures the optimal cerebral and cognitive development of the infant. The presence of large quantities of EPA and DHA in the diet slightly lengthens pregnancy, and improves its quality. Human milk contains both ALA and DHA, unlike that of other mammals. Conditions such as diabetes can alter the fatty acid profile of mother's milk, while certain diets, like those of vegetarians, vegans, or even macrobiotic diets, can have the same effect, if they do not include seafood. ALA, DHA and EPA, are important for preventing ischemic cardiovascular disease in women of all ages. Omega-3 fatty acids can help to prevent the development of certain cancers, particularly those of the breast and colon, and possibly of the uterus and the skin, and are likely to reduce the risk of postpartum depression, manic-depressive psychosis, dementias (Alzheimer's disease and others), hypertension, toxemia, diabetes and, to a certain extend, age-related macular degeneration. Omega-3 fatty acids could play a positive role in the prevention of menstrual syndrome and postmenopausal hot flushes. The normal western diet contains little ALA (less than 50% of the RDA). The only adequate sources are rapeseed oil (canola), walnuts and so-called "omega-3" eggs (similar to wild-type or Cretan eggs). The amounts of EPA and DHA in the diet vary greatly from person to person. The only good sources are fish and seafood, together with "omega-3" eggs.

04-24-2007, 02:18 PM	#31
R.B. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,843	As a male non sufferer I feel totally unqualified to try and get more than a glimpse of what you all really so bravely endure. It is not that I do not wish to offer emotional support it is just what ever I think to say seems rather inane in the circumstances and context of your experiences. I can offer up the results of my reading for you to think about. Please do not take this post as a suggestion that you are suffering from any sort of mental condition - its just researchers do not do the feeling a bit down. But the brain is the same one. - it is made up of 60% plus fat. It does not work as well if it does not have enough omega three (DHA and EPA in particular) - women have a higher need for omega three than men. - most in the western world have an omega three six imbalance (much more six than three) - if you don't eat it, and your body for any reason cannot make it or does not get the raw materials you are going to be short of DHA and EPA. - there are a host of trials suggesting the importance of omega three to mental well being. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...play&DB=pubmed You might like to read Smart Fats or the latest version M Schmidt which looks at the issue in depth. You will find it for a few $ on the WEB. And lots of trials suggest omega three DHA in particular may help reduce the risk of BC. RB Here is an abstract for a recent trial "Omega-3 fatty acids can help to prevent the development of certain cancers, particularly those of the breast and colon, and possibly of the uterus and the skin, and are likely to reduce the risk of postpartum depression, manic-depressive psychosis, dementias (Alzheimer's disease and others), hypertension, toxemia, diabetes and, to a certain extend, age-related macular degeneration." http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...l=pubmed_docsum ABSTRACT This review details the specific needs of women for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and the very long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acid (dietary or in capsules) ensures that a woman's adipose tissue contains a reserve of these fatty acids for the developing fetus and the breast-fed newborn infant. This ensures the optimal cerebral and cognitive development of the infant. The presence of large quantities of EPA and DHA in the diet slightly lengthens pregnancy, and improves its quality. Human milk contains both ALA and DHA, unlike that of other mammals. Conditions such as diabetes can alter the fatty acid profile of mother's milk, while certain diets, like those of vegetarians, vegans, or even macrobiotic diets, can have the same effect, if they do not include seafood. ALA, DHA and EPA, are important for preventing ischemic cardiovascular disease in women of all ages. Omega-3 fatty acids can help to prevent the development of certain cancers, particularly those of the breast and colon, and possibly of the uterus and the skin, and are likely to reduce the risk of postpartum depression, manic-depressive psychosis, dementias (Alzheimer's disease and others), hypertension, toxemia, diabetes and, to a certain extend, age-related macular degeneration. Omega-3 fatty acids could play a positive role in the prevention of menstrual syndrome and postmenopausal hot flushes. The normal western diet contains little ALA (less than 50% of the RDA). The only adequate sources are rapeseed oil (canola), walnuts and so-called "omega-3" eggs (similar to wild-type or Cretan eggs). The amounts of EPA and DHA in the diet vary greatly from person to person. The only good sources are fish and seafood, together with "omega-3" eggs.