Comments on: ALA to DHA: The Fish Oil Alphabet http://www.myomancy.com/2006/07/ala_to_dha_the_ ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:21:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Chris Tregenza http://www.myomancy.com/2006/07/ala_to_dha_the_/comment-page-1#comment-121 Chris Tregenza Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:42:21 +0000 http://owl.vm.bytemark.co.uk/2006/07/ala_to_dha_the_html/#comment-121 Robert, Thanks for pointing out the typo (now fixed). I though it was unlikely that I would get through all the abreviations and chemicals without one slip up. Thanks again. Chris Robert,

Thanks for pointing out the typo (now fixed).

I though it was unlikely that I would get through all the abreviations and chemicals without one slip up.

Thanks again.

Chris

]]> By: Robert http://www.myomancy.com/2006/07/ala_to_dha_the_/comment-page-1#comment-120 Robert Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:43:49 +0000 http://owl.vm.bytemark.co.uk/2006/07/ala_to_dha_the_html/#comment-120 "Evening primrose oil naturally contains GLA and GLA is often seen as the best form to take omega-3 fatty acids which is why evening primrose oil is often used in dietary supplements" GLA is a useful omega-6 (not omega-3) lipid that has useful anti-inflammatory properties. These are further enhanced by adding a smaller amount (say in a 3-1 or 4-1 ratio) of long-chain omega 3's). The preperation OXEPA, a 50-50% mixture of borage (24% GLA) and sardine oils (principally omega-3's)and anti-oxidants has been used effectively to combat the damaging effects of the cytokine cascade in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome even though it likely does not reflect the best theoretical ratio. “Evening primrose oil naturally contains GLA and GLA is often seen as the best form to take omega-3 fatty acids which is why evening primrose oil is often used in dietary supplements”

GLA is a useful omega-6 (not omega-3) lipid that has useful anti-inflammatory properties. These are further enhanced by adding a smaller amount (say in a 3-1 or 4-1 ratio) of long-chain omega 3’s). The preperation OXEPA, a 50-50% mixture of borage (24% GLA) and sardine oils (principally omega-3’s)and anti-oxidants has been used effectively to combat the damaging effects of the cytokine cascade in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome even though it likely does not reflect the best theoretical ratio.

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