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From: MSN NicknameKimmalrang  (Original Message)Sent: 5/5/2008 6:32 PM
 
 
Hans, I have read your posts and writings and I am truly amazed
by the amount of imformation given to me in a short amount of time.
 
I think I roughly understand the relationship between PUFAs and
AA, and mead acid now. I have known that N-6 is not as necessary
as some experts have claimed to be, however, I have many around me
who have seen great benefit from consuming more N-3 in their diet.
 
Do you think that was due to more balanced ratio of N-6 to N-3 or
N-3 acting againtst AA?
 
If someone was to consume very minimal N-6 but higher intake of N-3,
as in eating fatty fish once in a while, would you consider that deleterious?
 
Is Omega 3 still harmful in a way that it is PUFA and is subjected to
oxidation despite some benefits it could provide? Is it to be eliminated as
much as possible like Omega 6?
 
Is Omega 3 beneficial only when there is plenty of Omega 6 or AA to counteract?
 
Well, I suppose it all sums up to wanting to know if it is better to avoid all PUFAs,
even that 'healthy' Omega-3 should be avoided.
I know these are lots of quetions, and you probably have answered these many
times, but thank you for your support :) You're dedication is wonderful and very much
appreciated.
 
 
 


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From: MSN NicknameHansSelyeWasCorrectSent: 5/6/2008 6:09 PM
Omega 3s can help in the short term, because they have an "anti-inflammatory" effect, which is usually just another way of saying that the substance counteracts the actions of AA metabolites, generated due to minor stressors.

I don't see any benefit from eating fatty fish at all, except for the possible "anti-inflammatory" effect (most likely due to not eating a more "inflammatory" food item, rather than the omega 3s - would need controlled experiments to determine this for sure).

Yes, I eliminate all PUFAs as much as is practical for me. I try to consume no omega 3s, except for unavoidable trace amounts. I don't want biochemically unstable molecules in my body via the diet, period.

Just keep reading, not only here, but also another good site is raypeat.com, and you can also search pubmed.com once you begin to understand how the "pieces of the puzzle fit together." I also read sciencedaily.com each day.