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can I overdose on Omega 3?

I'm 51 years old, been Paleo for over a year now and really happy with my weight control, improved muscle to bodyfat ratio but am a bit concerned about my recent blood pressure ris …
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Seal Oil?? omega 3??

anyone have experience with this? its popular amoung our canadian chinese markets, but the seal is made in canada. i have eczema and trying to find a better source of omega3s rathe …
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Does anyone else see a connection between Balanced Omega 3:6 intake and metabolism/fructose tolerance?

I have been paleo for a little over a year now. I am pretty strict and am now very sensitive to vegetable oils and gluten, which is good because I feel much healthier but it makes …
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Allergic to Omega 3

Hi. I am trying to get my omega 3's in a supplement. I seem to be allergic to fish oils, salmon, peanut butter and walnuts, I don't agree with soybeans or flaxseed. Since taking Th …
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How important is timing intake of omega 3 fats for absorption?

I've heard omega 3 and 6 compete for the same receptors, so they should be ingested apart from one another. Is this true? What about other fats such as coconut or saturated fats? …
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Too much omega 6?

I am still trying to figure out this whole Paleo thing and measuring everything I eat. Today, I started using paleotrack to make sure I am staying under a certain amount of calori …
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rabbit meat: omega ratios, safety, recipes?

I live in Cincinnati, OH and it's really hard to find grassfed beef around here unless you are a CSA member. Whole Foods here does have grassfed beef, but I am looking for somethin …
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Fish, PUFA and Acne

Hi all, I had been eating VLC Paleo for 3 or so months and just recently switched to the Perfect Health Diet. My acne has cleared a good amount, but not fully. I am wondering if …
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Hack my no fruit/vegetable, low carb diet. Too much o6?

So I have hypothyroidism. On top of that, I think I have FODMAPS/SIBO. After starting naturethroid and paleo last winter, I lost weight and felt great. My doctor suggested I switch …
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UK: Where do you buy your B-Complex and Omega-3 supplements?

I'm looking for whole food, bio available supplements for B-complex and Omega-3. Where do you order yours from? Thanks, Jonathan
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How Much Fish Oil? & The Variables

So, I realize everyone is a doctor on here and all have their own diagnostic reasons for taking different levels, types of fish oil, even in different orders and such. That said, …
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Are there any health benefits from eating alligator?

Our primal family is moving to Southern Florida next month. I know alligator is often served in local restaurants there so I'm wondering if there are any health benefits from eati …
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Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio?

Why speficially is the ratio between these two fatty acids important? Is minimizing omega 6 really just the key?
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Omega 3 to 6 balance

My in laws just bought half a cow (corn fed) and is giving me a quarter at no cost. No way am I turning down that much free meat so I have been looking frantically trying to find a …
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Does anyone find it hard to be full and keep omega 3 -6 ratio equal?

I wanted to know if anyone finds it difficult in keeping their omega 3 to 6 ratios equal whilst eating paleo? How much fish can you possibley eat and most paleo snacks have more om …

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