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Consumers, retailers,
and health care practitioners, have been told that flax oil, an excellent
source of omega-3 essential fats, can promote prostate cancer.
Based on my 20 years of experience researching fats and
health, I believe the 'research' is questionable and the
conclusions wrong.
Studies have also
shown a protective effect of essential fatty acids against
prostate and other cancers. What's more, there are other, more likely causes of prostate
cancer, including lack of balance between omega-3 and omega-6 essential
fats, damage done to omega-3 during harsh processing, toxins
from synthetic packages, and lack of protective antioxidants
and dietary phytosterols (plant compounds). |
This is the SUMMARY VERSION.
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Essential fatty
acids (EFAs) are substances from fats that must come from foods because the body absolutely needs
them but cannot make them. EFAs are either omega-3s or omega-6s. It doesn't
make sense that the same substances with a long history of anti-cancer
benefits should also be responsible for causing cancer.
To protect my prostate, I
use an omega-3-rich flax oil daily in a blend with other omega-6-rich
oils (sunflower and sesame)
to get the proper omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and prevent deficiencies.
I avoid plastic packaging to prevent leeching of toxic
chemicals and insist on an oil blend packed in brown glass,
further protected by a box to keep out all light, as well
as refrigerated in factory, store, and home to extend freshness.
I use and
recommend zinc, selenium, antioxidants,
phytosterols, saw palmetto, broccoli and other cruciferous
vegetables, anti-inflammatory herbs, and maitake extracts
or mushrooms as part of a prostate-nourishing nutritional
program.
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I use and recommend optimum intake of all components of health: 20
minerals, 14 vitamins, eight to 11 essential amino acids, two essential
fatty acids, detoxifying fiber, digestive enzymes, probiotics (friendly
bowel microorganisms), antioxidants, herbs (phytonutrients), filtered
water, clean air, and sunlight.
I engage in and recommend physical
activity (work or exercise) to stay fit.
I indulge
myself in and recommend rest, sufficient sleep, recreation, the
passionate pursuit of
worthwhile goals, time spent with friends, a sense of humor,
good balance between work and play, heart-felt gratitude, and
faith in the grand scheme of things. |
This is the SUMMARY VERSION.
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