I already have cellulite 
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That is another mission along with NBE, to feel comfortable in shorts above my knees...
Just throwing together stuff I find for any who are interested in...
From this site:
Info about EFAs from here.
" ALA stands for alpha-linolenic acid. It is found in plant-based sources like flax seed, borage, hemp seed and some types of nuts like walnuts. Unlike the following two, ALA is not produced naturally in the body.
EPA stands for eicosapentaenoic acid. It is naturally occurring in the body, but it also comes from sources like cold water fish (i.e., Arctic cod) and fatty fish (i.e., salmon). About 8% of the human brain is made up of EPA and DHA.
DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid. Like EPA, it is found in cold water fish. However, it also plays a role in the development of healthy eyes, brains and nervous systems, and it has also been studied as a potential memory support nutrient.
Fish Oils
The human body requires fat to remain healthy and strong. But not all fat is created equal, as the body metabolizes the different types of fat differently. Saturated and trans fats are the bad fats; monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and oils are the good fats. The polyunsaturated oils contain the essential fatty acids that you must get from the foods you eat. The most common dietary source is fatty fish like salmon, and the most common EFA supplements are, indeed, fish oil supplements.
Fish oil supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).The fish, like humans, do not actually produce the omega-3 fatty acids themselves. They instead get them from their diet of microalgae, which produce these fatty acids, or in the case of predatory fish, they accumulate them by eating smaller fish that feast on the microalgae. While some people are leery of fish oil supplements because they fear they contain toxic chemicals like mercury, Swanson Health Products takes great lengths to test our products through third-party analysis to ensure purity and potency.
Flax Seed, CLA and Evening Primrose Oil
Flax seed oil
Flax seed oil contains the omega-3 known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which your body needs but cannot manufacture itself. Your body can use ALA to make the other omega-3 fatty acids that it needs, including both EPA and DHA. This is one major reason why some people choose flax seed oil over fish oil, another being that it is vegetarian. It is found in plant-based sources like flax seed, borage, hemp seed and some types of nuts like walnuts. Another advantage of flax seed oil is that your body won't create more EPA and DHA than it needs. However, the body’s process of converting ALA into the other fatty acids is not very efficient.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil has been a long-time favorite fatty acid supplement for women, because it includes high levels of gamma linolenic acid, which is an important essential fatty acid that provides support throughout a women’s monthly cycle and helps keeps skin healthy and beautiful. GLA is another omega-6 EFA."
--I've seen these supplements in programs for NBE as well. Some input on these would be nice, or I'll try to look further into them...
"Combination Supplements
As you probably guessed, combination essential fatty acid supplements bring together multiple sources of EFAs into one supplement. Our MultiOmega, for example, combines flax seed oil, fish oil and borage oil for a well-rounded, three-part supplement that contains Omega-3s, -6s, and -9s. The EFA Complete supplement uses only vegetarian sources, and unlike the other supplements we’ve covered so far, this one is a liquid that can be easily added to smoothies. It is a blend of certified organic flax seed oil, borage oil and evening primrose oil that also provides omega-3s, -6s, and -9s. If you’re having a hard time picking between fish oil, flax seed oil or any other single-sourced supplement, a combination formula could be the ticket."
That's all for now... Sorry...
!!That is another mission along with NBE, to feel comfortable in shorts above my knees...
Just throwing together stuff I find for any who are interested in...
From this site:
- Get the EFAs you need (Essential Fatty Acids)
- Lose excess body fat
- Cut out bad EFAs-- Processed foods
- Cut back (Or eliminate) highly sugary foods & drinks
Info about EFAs from here.
" ALA stands for alpha-linolenic acid. It is found in plant-based sources like flax seed, borage, hemp seed and some types of nuts like walnuts. Unlike the following two, ALA is not produced naturally in the body.
EPA stands for eicosapentaenoic acid. It is naturally occurring in the body, but it also comes from sources like cold water fish (i.e., Arctic cod) and fatty fish (i.e., salmon). About 8% of the human brain is made up of EPA and DHA.
DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid. Like EPA, it is found in cold water fish. However, it also plays a role in the development of healthy eyes, brains and nervous systems, and it has also been studied as a potential memory support nutrient.
Fish Oils
The human body requires fat to remain healthy and strong. But not all fat is created equal, as the body metabolizes the different types of fat differently. Saturated and trans fats are the bad fats; monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and oils are the good fats. The polyunsaturated oils contain the essential fatty acids that you must get from the foods you eat. The most common dietary source is fatty fish like salmon, and the most common EFA supplements are, indeed, fish oil supplements.
Fish oil supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).The fish, like humans, do not actually produce the omega-3 fatty acids themselves. They instead get them from their diet of microalgae, which produce these fatty acids, or in the case of predatory fish, they accumulate them by eating smaller fish that feast on the microalgae. While some people are leery of fish oil supplements because they fear they contain toxic chemicals like mercury, Swanson Health Products takes great lengths to test our products through third-party analysis to ensure purity and potency.
Flax Seed, CLA and Evening Primrose Oil
Flax seed oil
Flax seed oil contains the omega-3 known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which your body needs but cannot manufacture itself. Your body can use ALA to make the other omega-3 fatty acids that it needs, including both EPA and DHA. This is one major reason why some people choose flax seed oil over fish oil, another being that it is vegetarian. It is found in plant-based sources like flax seed, borage, hemp seed and some types of nuts like walnuts. Another advantage of flax seed oil is that your body won't create more EPA and DHA than it needs. However, the body’s process of converting ALA into the other fatty acids is not very efficient.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil has been a long-time favorite fatty acid supplement for women, because it includes high levels of gamma linolenic acid, which is an important essential fatty acid that provides support throughout a women’s monthly cycle and helps keeps skin healthy and beautiful. GLA is another omega-6 EFA."
--I've seen these supplements in programs for NBE as well. Some input on these would be nice, or I'll try to look further into them...
"Combination Supplements
As you probably guessed, combination essential fatty acid supplements bring together multiple sources of EFAs into one supplement. Our MultiOmega, for example, combines flax seed oil, fish oil and borage oil for a well-rounded, three-part supplement that contains Omega-3s, -6s, and -9s. The EFA Complete supplement uses only vegetarian sources, and unlike the other supplements we’ve covered so far, this one is a liquid that can be easily added to smoothies. It is a blend of certified organic flax seed oil, borage oil and evening primrose oil that also provides omega-3s, -6s, and -9s. If you’re having a hard time picking between fish oil, flax seed oil or any other single-sourced supplement, a combination formula could be the ticket."
That's all for now... Sorry...
