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justmarvin 08-02-2002 02:30 PM	Hello Wai. I hope we could continue our discussion about efa balance. Unfortunately, on your old board my reply did not show up because i think there was an error in my ubb coding. There is ALOT of research out there that show that our body NEEDS a balance of the omegas to attain hormonal balance among other things. I don't believe that we should disregard the research and studies... but it is the conclusions htat we can essentially question. Please explain, with material and facts to back you up if you can, why it is not necessary to take in an adequate balance of all the omega fats. Also, my statement about excess oleic acid was as follows: quote: Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid found in olive, almond, peanut, pistachio, pecan, canola, avocado, hazelnut, cashew, and macadamia oils and in the fats of most land animals. This fatty acid is important for keeping arteries subtle, but in excess it will interfere with essential fatty acids and prostaglandin production.(1) You responded by saying that excess oleic acid is converted into available energy. I can agree with that, but with the same logic I could say that excess protein is converted into available energy -- but as you and I both know, nonetheless this is not a good thing! quote: Be sure you're getting olive oil in your diet, but be doubly sure you're getting a balance of the other omega-6 oils, and be triply sure your keeping the overall ratio of omega-3 oils to omega-6 oils 2:1…this is crucial for hormonal balance.(1) quote: Any fats out of ratio will eventually make you sick. If you ingest too many omega-3 fats long enough you will develop omega-6 deficiencies. If you ingest too many omega-6 fats then you develop omega-3 deficiencies. So it is the ratio and balance that is so important. (1) I think it was you who once stated that you can develop a deficiency in the b vitamins if you ingest, let's say, alot of vitamin b-5 because it will compete with the other b vitamins. Hmm, that seems like similar logic here, but in this case it is fats! Interested in hearing your thougts Wai. Take care, Marvin quote: Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving- kindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.King David - Psalms 103:1-5. sources cited: (1) Acne miracle. Leo Kiesen
Wai 08-04-2002 03:42 PM	Hi Marv I have very little time left, so, for today, I will only address a tiny little bit of your post. But more to come. quote: You responded by saying that excess oleic acid is converted into available energy. I can agree with that, but with the same logic I could say that excess protein is converted into available energy hmm, the essential difference between protein on the hand and sugars and fats on the other hand is nitrogen. Fats and sugars never contain nitrogen and proteins always contain nitrogen. C, H and O (in fats, sugars and protein) can easily be processed and leaves the body as water and carbondioxide. (sweat, breath) Nitrogen, however, has to be build into mild toxins as ammonium and ureum subsequently, by the liver, and has to be deported through urinating. That is why the blood protein levels have to be able to fluctuate so much more (100 to 900%) than the blood glucose and fat levels (about 30 to 40%); it is much harder to process excess protein.
Wai 08-06-2002 02:25 PM	quote: I think it was you who once stated that you can develop a deficiency in the b vitamins if you ingest, let's say, alot of vitamin b-5 because it will compete with the other b vitamins. Hmm, that seems like similar logic here, but in this case it is fats! The issue was about MEGAdoses B5, in the order of 5,000 to 10,000 mg, where only 5 to 12 mg is required. You are talking about waaay different ratios, right?