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Post by Allanque on Feb 16, 2004 1:28:25 GMT -5
I took EFAs for a while until December or so, but didn't for a bit because I was completely and totally broke. I've started up again.
When I was broke, I also wasn't going to spend $6 for a little bitty bottle of the shampoo that keeps my scalp from falling out in flakes when I could get something else for $2. I'd just deal with it. I'm using Garnier's Fructis, the kind for dandruff.
My scalp hasn't started coming off in pieces. I think this is something that they've said is a result of Omega-3s before.
In any case, I like it! I don't have to pay $6 for a little bitty bottle of shampoo anymore. Yay!
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Post by catatonic on Feb 16, 2004 8:13:50 GMT -5
Allanque - Dry skin and dandruff are both recognized signs of fatty acid deficiency, so it only makes sense that your Omega-3 supplements help with the flaky scalp problem. There's a brief article on dandruff here ( www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/d/dandruff.htm ) that recommends Omega-3, B-complex vitamins and zinc as supplements to help combat dandruff. One thing that experts recommend -- and OhMama is a wealth of information on this subject -- is that you pay close attention to the purity of your fish oil supplement. Look for pharmaceutical grade fish oil that has had toxins like pesticides and heavy metals removed from it. Happy brushing! |
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Post by Allanque on Feb 16, 2004 11:18:22 GMT -5
How do you find out if your fish oil is pharmaceutical grade?
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Post by ohmama on Feb 16, 2004 11:59:24 GMT -5
It will say it on the bottle. Some of the pharmaceutical grade products I know of are made by Nordic Naturals (all their products) and RxOmega-3 factors by Natural Factors. These are only two. I know there are more out there but can't remember them all right now. I think it is also important to get the oil that has been molecularly distilled. I called up Natural Factors because they don't say on theirs if it is and was told it is molecularly distilled and this will be put on the bottle shortly. Also, it is important to know where the fish are caught. Even though some are molecularly distilled they may not necessarily be pharmaceutical grade. If this is so they are probably caught around Columbia, which is laden with pesticides and heavy metals. They would have to use molecularly distillation on these because of the problem with toxins. So you see this is not to their credit. If it is not pharmaceutical quality also as you would find in fish caught around the coast of Norway. This is where the best DHA is found. Also, good news is you don't have to pay a fortune for a better quality oil. www.iherb.com has the RxOmega-3 Factors by Natural Factors product on sale (it was a while back). You can get 120 softgels for just $13. but you have to buy a lot at a time or the price is a little higher. |
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Post by AnneM on Feb 18, 2004 13:16:09 GMT -5
This is interesting ... and I take (on and off!) Evening Primrose Oil ... but I do find when I take it my hair and skin are in much better ccondition... HOWEVER, we are talking here about Omega 3 Fish Oil ... but is there a similarity in the reaction of the two? & What about for adhd ?? - I have also heard that Evening Primrose can be good for that too ... ??
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Post by catatonic on Feb 18, 2004 18:15:08 GMT -5
Evening Primrose Oil contains Omega-6 essential fatty acids and is a particularly good source of GLA. Normally, it's suggested that you take some GLA along with your Omega-3 supplements. I'm not surprised you've found that Evening Primrose Oil improves your hair and skin. It's very good for exzema, and my asthmatic who is prone to itchy exzema improves greatly when he takes EPO. There's a pretty good general description of EPO with more and better info than I can give here: www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,779,00.html |
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