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R.B. · 09-23-2007, 03:00 PM

I had to look brainiac up!! Smilies required.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainiac_(comics)

Brainiac is a fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain and frequent opponent of Superman. Created by Otto Binder, he first appeared in Action Comics #242 (July 1958). Due to complex storylines involving time travel, cloning, and revisions of DC's continuity, several variations of Brainiac have appeared.

Brainiac has been one of Superman's most important enemies ever since the villain's first appearance, and is responsible for shrinking Kandor, the capital city of Superman's home planet Krypton which the hero has vowed to restore.

Though at his core Brainiac is formless, most incarnations depict him as a bald, green-skinned alien android from the planet Colu, and one of the most intelligent villains in the DC universe, capable of possessing others, creating and manipulating computer systems, and exerting some control over time and space. Brainiac's name derives from the -IAC naming trend among early electronic computers, after ENIAC: ILLIAC, JOHNNIAC, MANIAC, SILLIAC, etc. In the television series Smallville, BRAINIAC is said to stand for "BRAIN InterActive Construct".

I am not that good looking and have frequent computer problems. Time and space seem to be eluding me at the moment, and I have never come across Superman.

A lack of hair - yes and a desire to be green..but just can't manage computers or that time thing.

Re omega threes and vitamin E

I have not seen that suggestion beyond vit E being an antioxidant and so helping protect the omega threes from oxidation.

Omgea threes are not highly stored and used in preference to omega six, which would suggest regular supply is good.

Fats are stored in the body fat and cell membranes.

I have seen it suggested that shorter chain fats help the body absorb fat soluble vitamins etc. Eg Coconut (small amounts).

I have not looked at best times to take for omega threes. More fundamental is to balance the omega three and six intake, and ensure a supply of long chain omega threes. Take up in women of DHA was shown in a trial to drop off at about 2 grams a day.

See the Greek diet post last post re whole fish v fish oil.

Fish oil thins blood etc so please talk to your doctor about significant dietary change.

RB

09-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
R.B. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,843	I had to look brainiac up!! Smilies required. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainiac_(comics) Brainiac is a fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain and frequent opponent of Superman. Created by Otto Binder, he first appeared in Action Comics #242 (July 1958). Due to complex storylines involving time travel, cloning, and revisions of DC's continuity, several variations of Brainiac have appeared. Brainiac has been one of Superman's most important enemies ever since the villain's first appearance, and is responsible for shrinking Kandor, the capital city of Superman's home planet Krypton which the hero has vowed to restore. Though at his core Brainiac is formless, most incarnations depict him as a bald, green-skinned alien android from the planet Colu, and one of the most intelligent villains in the DC universe, capable of possessing others, creating and manipulating computer systems, and exerting some control over time and space. Brainiac's name derives from the -IAC naming trend among early electronic computers, after ENIAC: ILLIAC, JOHNNIAC, MANIAC, SILLIAC, etc. In the television series Smallville, BRAINIAC is said to stand for "BRAIN InterActive Construct". I am not that good looking and have frequent computer problems. Time and space seem to be eluding me at the moment, and I have never come across Superman. A lack of hair - yes and a desire to be green..but just can't manage computers or that time thing. Re omega threes and vitamin E I have not seen that suggestion beyond vit E being an antioxidant and so helping protect the omega threes from oxidation. Omgea threes are not highly stored and used in preference to omega six, which would suggest regular supply is good. Fats are stored in the body fat and cell membranes. I have seen it suggested that shorter chain fats help the body absorb fat soluble vitamins etc. Eg Coconut (small amounts). I have not looked at best times to take for omega threes. More fundamental is to balance the omega three and six intake, and ensure a supply of long chain omega threes. Take up in women of DHA was shown in a trial to drop off at about 2 grams a day. See the Greek diet post last post re whole fish v fish oil. Fish oil thins blood etc so please talk to your doctor about significant dietary change. RB