Fresh Flaxseed and/or Flaxseed Oil softgel (organically grown), I must put flaxseed toward the the top of my list because I believe it to be one of the singularly most important things everyone should use daily. I buy the either the seed, ground or unground. You can also use Linseed oil as a substitute. It must be cold pressed-unrefined (2-3 per day); contains 1000 mg. organic virgin flaxseed oil (rich source of phytoestrogens); linolenic acid (omega 3); oleic acid (omega 9); linoleic acid (omega 6) - very rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids (fish oils). You can also use ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal added to your food to provide the same results. For 2.5 years, I have been using 2 heaping tbsp. every day in my Revival soy shake. Be certain it's organic.
FLAX SEEDFlax is very high in lignans which have anti-tumor properties, antioxidants of 800 ppm and could mimic the results of Tamoxifen ---- the anti-cancer drug for breast cancer. Omega-3's lower high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels by as much as 25% and 65%. Omega-3's decrease the probability of a blood clot blocking an artery. They are necessary for visual function, sperm formulation, brain development, and adrenal function.
Omega-3's also lower high blood pressure, and help to decrease allergic response, and may help inflammatory conditions with the diseases ending in ---"itis." Omega-3's lower the insulin requirement of diabetics and have been used in the treatment and prevention of arthritis.
Cancer --- omega-3's dissolve tumors and are being researched continually. Dr. J. Budwig in Germany, has over 1000 documented cases of successful cancer treatment using flax oil and lo-fat cottage cheese.
PMS and menopause ---Many cases of premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms are completely relieved within one month of flax ingestion.
Flaxseed can also be helpful in multiple sclerosis (in places where essential fatty acid consumption is high, MS is rare); some behavioral problems (schizophrenia, depression, manic-depressive disorder); the oil in the seed has a calming effect under stress. Omega-3 fatty acids prevent excess toxic biochemicals which our bodies produce under stress.
Asthma can be relieved noticeably in a very short time (one week) of taking flaxseed(s) or oil.
Vitality is another one of the most noticeable signs of improved health from the use of flaxseeds. Athletes notice that their fatigued muscles recover from exercise more quickly and flax increases stamina.
Fiber is another important factor in our diet. The average person in America has a fiber intake of 8.75 Grams per day. To prevent certain forms of cancer, colon and or breast, a high fiber diet has been known to be beneficial. Flaxseed ground in juice or flaxseed oil, provide at least 20 Grams of fiber, plus the 8.75 gives you a total of 28.75. It has been reported that if you maintain between 25-30 Grams of fiber, it greatly reduces chances of colon and breast cancer.
Just as I was thinking about starting on fish oil capsules I read about Coromega in March 2002 Prevention - has anyone tried it? Almost sounds too good to be true, would love to have Dearest check it out...
Hugs,Suzie
Thanks,
Plumeria
try flax meal also it's more pure and great in home made breads and oatmeal! good luck I can't take statins either and am working hard to get mine down to reasonable levels.
Irene
PANTETHINE BENEFITS
Pantethine lowers cholesterol and other lipid levels. Research indicates that pantethine supplements are helpful in reducing total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels while at the same time raising the good HDL cholesterol in the body.[3] High levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) - the "bad cholesterol" - is a major contributing factor of heart disease. The cholesterol forms plaque in the heart's blood vessels, which restricts or blocks the supply of blood to the heart, and causes a condition called atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of fatty substances in the inner layers of the arteries. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers.
Pantethine may be a good cholesterol-lowering alternative for people with diabetes, who cannot take niacin due to the potential side effects on blood sugar regulation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 90 million American adults, roughly half the adult population, have elevated cholesterol levels.[4] Doctors who conducted another study in Italy tested the effectiveness of pantethine in treating high cholesterol in women. After 16 weeks of treatment, significant reductions of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio could be observed. The authors of the study recommended that pantethine should be considered in the long-term treatment of high cholesterol occurring in the perimenopausal age.[5]
Atherosclerosis caused by high cholesterol levels can lead to damage to the heart and possibly death. Key risk factors, which can be genetic and/or environmental, include: elevated levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood, high blood pressure and cigarette smoke. Atherosclerosis shows no symptoms until a complication occurs.
Pantethine may lower triglyceride levels. Studies in the effect of pantethine on triglycerides indicate that a daily dose of pantethine is more effective than daily doses of pantothenic acid or cystamine in lowering triglyceride levels.[6] Triglycerides are one of the forms of fat stored by the body and used for energy and new cell formation. The break down of fats in the liver can be disrupted by alcoholism, malnutrition, pregnancy, or poisoning. In fatty liver, large droplets of fat, containing mostly triglycerides, collect within cells of the liver.
Pantethine may improve symptoms associated with having a fatty liver. Also called steatosis, fatty liver can be a temporary or long-term condition. Left untreated, steatosis can contribute to other illnesses. The liver is the organ responsible for changing fats eaten in the diet to types of fat that can be stored and used by the body. In a study conducted in Japan, 600 mg/day of pantethine was administered to 16 outpatients with fatty liver and hypertriglyceridemia for six months or longer to examine whether the drug improved fatty liver using abdominal plain computed tomography (CT). Nine of the 16-pantethine patients were no longer diagnosed as having fatty liver after the study period.[7]
Pantethine has been shown to enhance cognitive abilities. In rats that received daily injections of pantethine, the drug facilitated the learning process and activity level of the animals. Pantethine performed much better than Cysteamine, which only slightly increased the locomotion and rearing and did not influence the shuttle box learning.[8] Other studies have confirmed that pantethine is beneficial to brain function.[9]
Other possible uses: Pantethine may help rheumatoid arthritis One very small study indicated that large daily doses of pantothenic acid were helpful to relieve symptoms of rheumatioid arthritis.[10] Consult a healthcare provider regarding use of supplements for this purpose. Pantethine has also been used successfully by some doctors for patients who experience heart burn, ulcers and candida infections and has been used with some success in the management of certain allergies.[11] Experiments with rats have shown that a deficiency of pantothenic acid can cause hair to turn gray and fall out. Neither oral nor topical use of any form of pantothenic acid has been shown to prevent or treat gray hair or balding in humans. Some skin care products contain another form of pantothenic acid, called panthoderm, which may be helpful in treatment of minor skin injuries. It has also been said to have certain anti-aging properties. More research needs to be done to further substantiate these claims.