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Dr. Barry Sears has a new book in which he argues that HIS fish oil supplement is 100X more potent that regular fish oil products and has lower levels of contaminants than PCBs. He further argues for a low-fat and low-carb diet, not inconsistent with PWFD, but somewhat inconsisent with Nourishing Traditions. He sells his fish oil product online.
I haven't yet located got the book from the library (waiting list) and wonder if anyone here has had a chance to evaluate his claims.
Questions:
1. To what degree do animal fats (other than fish oils/Omega 3's) contribute to pain and degenerative conditions, ie should they indeed be limited? I'm thinking mostly of DH with chronic pain, neuropathy, unstable blood glucose (becomes hypoglycemic). Fats help stabilize blood glucose.
2. For those who know Lyprinol/Lyprinex, how do Sears's marine lipid extracts compare?
Thanks
In Reply to: Omega Zone: Anyone have an opinion? posted by EllieKN on July 16, 2002 at 17:38:51:
Did Dr. Sears specify which kind of fat to limit? Nourishing Traditions specifies that not all fats are bad fats but others are to definitely stay away from.
And, did he specify which carbohydrates to limit? Nourishing Traditions specifies to stay away from refined and processed carbohydrates and to properly prepare grains. Never, at least not that I have read, has Nourishing Traditions ever said to stay away from vegetables.
Another thing that Nourishing Traditions specifies is to watch out from what animals you are getting your fats from and how they have been treated. You don't want to use animal products from animals that have been commercially violated, contaminated and poisoned. And you don't want to use animal products that have been processed and tampered with.
In my opinion when Low-fat, Low-carb is mentioned it is irresponsible not to specify what, how and why.
In Reply to: Omega Zone: Anyone have an opinion? posted by EllieKN on July 16, 2002 at 17:38:51:
Dr. Barry Sears has some good information to offer but also misinformation. In his Zone diet, he recommends a 40-30-30 approach which may or may not be an ideal macroratio for many people. He is on the money by telling people to increase their omega-3 fats, especially from fish oil.
However, he is VERY MUCH OFF THE MONEY in his misinformation regarding SATURATED FATS. He says to avoid these fats like the plague yet these very same fats have been nourishing us for thousands of years with no ill effects. Further, there is not a single conclusive study to prove that saturated fats cause heart disease OR cancer. To the contrary, it is omega-6 fats and polyunsaturated vegetable oils that cause heart disease and cancer not to mention hydrogenated and trans fats from processed and refined foods.
Also, he claims that arachodonic acid contributes to pain and an acid body. While this is true in people that have omega-3:6 fatty acid imbalance, this is not true in healthy people that keep their omega-3:6 ratio at 1:1. Also, arachodonic acid serves vital functions in the body and is necessary for health. So, this answers your question regarding animal fat and pain. Omega-3 fats are the answer to pain reduction!
In my opinion, Lyprinol is better if that's what you need. His fish oil is actually quite good but there are other pharmaceutical-grade fish oils out there as well.
-HY
In Reply to: Omega Zone: Anyone have an opinion? posted by EllieKN on July 16, 2002 at 17:38:51:
Thanks Donna and Helping. As I said, I haven't read the new book because I don't want to (necessarily) pay for hardcover and the library has a waiting list. And his websites are thin on real info, probably so you'll buy the book. But someone suggested that this dietary approach might be another option to look at, so I thought I'd see if our knowledgeable BB participants had some ideas about it based on more info than I have.
As to fats, FWIW, we eat no hydrogenated fats and only organic/free range meats. I am comfortable with the meat quality, except I would like to get away from grain fed, which I can't around here. Also can't get raw dairy, and I've tried goat's milk and find it too gross for words.
Interesting comments on the arachadonic acid part, HY.
Anyway, thanks again!
In Reply to: Omega Zone: Anyone have an opinion? posted by EllieKN on July 16, 2002 at 17:38:51:
Hi, EllieKN.
Listen to HY!
There is no way his product can be 100X as potent as what is already on the market (just for one inaccuracy).
Walt
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