Carlson’s v. Metagenics
The “Metagenics” brand sounds good. Actually, Dr Mercola did not recommend
the “Carlsons” brand, I got that from either “Protien Power ” or “The Omega
Plan”; which one escapes me right now. Dr Mercola recommends Costco’s
“Kirkland” brand, which he states has a high turnover, and retails for $8.00
for 300 capsules.
I read a lot, and the only writings I take at face value, without checking
up are those of Dr. D’s! If it’s a new concept to me, it has to appear in
other non-related documents, or I can collaborate any references, before its
a “fact” to me. I accepted Dr D’s writings because my BODY told me that
this was the answer for my poor health, despite following a “healthy”
semi-vegetarian diet for 25 years!
Your comment about Dr Mercols’s “unlicensable” naturapaths sounds
intrieging; particularly because my cousin (who has severe sarcoidosis)and I
(we live in NY), have been toying with the idea of taking a trip to Chicago
to see Dr Mercola (we have family there who think we owe them a visit,
). If you would like to respond privately with more on this topic,
please email me at jema1@… ; I would love to hear more. The
delay actually has been because my insurance will not pay (out of network),
and the $2,000.00+ out of pocket, on Disability is a bit steeep to do
lightly.
“In an equivalent amount of Metagenics EPA-DHA Complex, you get 900mg of
DHA and 600mg of EPA. ………. A lot of Dr. Mercola’s advice is not nearly
as well-researched as he would have us believe. He keeps several
unlicensable naturopaths on his staff (BAD). ”
Regarding CLO/Fish oil vs Flaxseed oil, research indicates that if you are
in poor health, and especially if you are insulin resistant, your body is
unable to convert the flaxseed Omega-3(ALA) to the EPA/DHA, that your body
can use. As a result, you will not reap the benefits of the flaxseed oil.
I myself EAT flaxseed/oil, but SUPPLEMENT with CLO/fish oil, depending on
the weather. I do fish oil in late spring to early fall to prevent Vitamin
D overdose! I try to eat lots of fish also; hubby is a “B”, and in my
2/3rds “B” family, seafood is king!
“Which do you think is a better product? My advice is to stick to
regular flax oil and eating wild, fresh, deep-sea fish. It’s so yummy
anyway! ”
Eagerly awaiting your response,
Jannette