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Skip wrote:The poll will only allow for one answer. What if you add walnuts and flax seeds?
StarchHEFP wrote:The idea ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is 1:1 however the usual American ratio is more like 20:1 or 50:1
StarchHEFP wrote:Just as a FYI, I had my Omega-6/3 ratio checked last year.It's not terribly expensive and available through Quest Diagnostics as a "Cardio IQ" test.
calvin wrote:I voted do nothing. As I remember, Nathan Pritikin said an olive a month would satisfy fatty acid requirements, or was it a week? Regardless, I believe him. Nocturnal urination in older men (every 2hr for me at 73y/o with enlargement but no cancer...yet) is no mystery. Enlarged prostate encroaches on real estate formerly available to the urinary bladder. I think there is a benefit to having to get up; sleeping in one position for long periods of time is not a good idea.
JeffN wrote:Just to clarify....StarchHEFP wrote:The idea ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is 1:1 however the usual American ratio is more like 20:1 or 50:1
These ratio is based on dietary intake of Omega 6 to Omega 3.
We can "check" it by analyzing our dietary intake.
I have covered the dietary issue several times in my forum and while there is some evidence for a ratio below 4/1, and many theorize 1:1 may be ideal, I would say that neither is very definitive.StarchHEFP wrote:Just as a FYI, I had my Omega-6/3 ratio checked last year.It's not terribly expensive and available through Quest Diagnostics as a "Cardio IQ" test.
This test does not evaluate dietary intake of Omega 6/3 ratio. It does evaluate the Omega-3 index, which is a different ratio and not one with what I would consider good evidence behind it.
Two different things.
Both with limited evidence.
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StarchHEFP wrote: I actually had BOTH the Omega-3 Index, which is the DHA + EPA as a percentage, as well as the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. As far as the lab said it was definitely indicative of one's dietary intake. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.
The ratio of omega 6:omega 3 in these diets may be as high as 30:1 or more, thus creating a very high pro-inflammatory environment.
StarchHEFP wrote: You're absolutely right as far as the comment of evidence.
JeffN wrote:StarchHEFP wrote: I actually had BOTH the Omega-3 Index, which is the DHA + EPA as a percentage, as well as the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. As far as the lab said it was definitely indicative of one's dietary intake. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.
It is a different ratio and not the one discussed in T. Colin Campbell's course. You can email him directly and ask or read my quote of his here...
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=28413&start=15#p385752The ratio of omega 6:omega 3 in these diets may be as high as 30:1 or more, thus creating a very high pro-inflammatory environment.
The ratio discussed in the course is the dietary ratio and while there may be some relationship with it to the ratio and index you were tested for, it is not in direct relationship or measurement to the dietary ratio.StarchHEFP wrote: You're absolutely right as far as the comment of evidence.
Both of the tests have limited if any value and why most of us (except those selling supplements) don't use them.
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