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Strategy for Omega-3s in fish oil and supplements (WebMD)


SJCRG: Omega 3′s and Vitamin D are today’s nutrition holy grail….

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Dietary estrogens have little effect on cancer risk (Reuters)


SJCRG: That is welcome news, particularly for flaxseed consumers with it’s lignans! That is true for concerns men or women might have had.
Quoting Reuters:
“..Dietary “phytoestrogens” — plant substances that have weak estrogen-like activity — have little impact on the risks of developing hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer or colorectal cancers, new research suggests….” CLICK HERE for link to Reuters article

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - December 22, 2009 at 10:35 pm

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Should Lactating Mothers Be Weary of Flaxseed? (sciencedirect,U. Oregon)


SJCRG:
Full Title: “Maternal flaxseed diet during lactation alters milk composition and programs the offspring body composition, lipid profile and sexual function ”
Flaxseed is added to many foods today to obtained the much touted Omega-3′s.
See the Linus Pauling warning Re: Flaxseed and Lignans for Lactating Mothers

Quoting LPI:
“..The safety of lignan supplements in pregnant or lactating women has not been established. Therefore, lignan supplements should be avoided by women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to conceive.”.

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - December 6, 2009 at 6:27 am

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