Question: Can you take too much 'oils'? I take flax oil, sometimes primrose and sometimes fish oil. With so much confusing info out there, how do you know which one to take, for how long and best time of day, with or without food? etc. Is it best to alternate or take them all at the same time? Due to the cost, I tend to stock up when they're on sale.  - JS, Internet Answer:  By "oils" I take it you are referring to essential fatty acids found in flax oil, primrose oil (GLA) and fish oil.  Although most Americans are deficient in these essential fatty acids, it's conceivable to go overboard and take too much of them.  It's also very possible to buy low-quality versions of these otherwise healthy oils that are actually detrimental to health -- always get them from totally trustworthy sources like Beyond Health. For most people either the Beyond Health EFA Formula as directed on the label OR a tablespoon each of Udo's Choice and Cod Liver Oil, Professional Formula a day is sufficien…

Fish and flax oil are our two best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. The omega 3s are absolutely necessary for good health, and most Americans are deficient in them - a significant factor in our epidemic of chronic disease. However, a recent study offers a good reminder that these fats must be handled with care, as they are readily oxidized both outside and inside of the body. Excessive oxidation causes cell damage and aging. . . . it CAN, if taken without antioxidant protection!In this study, mice fed a daily diet containing 5% fish oil (the equivalent of about 4 tablespoons of cod liver oil on a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet) demonstrated increased oxidative stress, which promoted aging and diminished their lifespan.Does this mean we should avoid fish oil? Absolutely not! It means that with high doses, it is very important to take the specific antioxidant vitamin E as well. One capsule for each 40 lbs. of body weight taken with breakfast is ample protection in most cases.Meanwhile, fla…

It is now considered normal to lose cognitive function as you age -- to experience diminished memory, reasoning and speed in processing information. This "normal" age-related cognitive decline is contrasted to dementias, like Alzheimer's, which are much more debilitating and include severe nerve cell damage and death of nerve cells. In fact, age-related cognitive decline and dementia are the same thing. What you call it is a matter of degree, and it is primarily a product of our unhealthy diets and lifestyles.Maintaining a youthful brain does, however, require superior nutrition from both diet and high-quality supplements. A brain support program would include the B vitamins and the antioxidant vitamins A, C, D and E. Fish or flax oil is a must, and the need for it increases with age.By middle age, it's best to be supplementing with CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine, and multiple B vitamins. (Deficiencies in vitamin B12 are common and often misdiagnosed as dementias or…