Comments on: Ask the Nutrition Geek

By: Jocelynn

Jocelynn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:26:37 +0000

Thank you, Dr. Rawls for including the information on GLA. Sound advice. I have also heard of chia seeds, Tammy. Hemp seeds are also a good source. I appreciate everyone’s feedback. Keep it coming!

By: Melissa Slawson

Melissa Slawson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:51:20 +0000

Thanks NG! Being a veggie girl myself, I love to eat walnuts, soybeans, olive oil….while, let’s be honest…I just like to eat! It is nice to know I am doing something right….keep up the articles…we love reading them!

By: Dr. Bill Rawls

Dr. Bill Rawls — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:54:53 +0000

Great advice! A combination of vegetable and marine sources of essential fatty acids is optimal, but all (high quality!) EFA supplements are beneficial. Another vegetarian EFA to consider is GLA, found in evening primrose oil, black currant oil, and borage oil. GLA has anti-inflammatory properties, stimulates immune function and has anti-tumor properties. (Some sources of borage oil have been found to contain trace amounts of a liver toxin called hexane. Always look for hexane-free sources of borage oil). Best of luck!

By: Cindy Fonner

Cindy Fonner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:26:10 +0000

Only go with quality nutritional supplements. Do your research and ask around to see what other people are taking. I think supplements are a great way to go in our crazy stressed out society who would rather get fast food than cook a balanced meal.

By: gotmercury

gotmercury — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:24:12 +0000

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By: Tammy Burnell

Tammy Burnell — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:13:57 +0000

There is a great product call MILA that just came out last year that is a form of the chia seed, great way to get your Omega 3 and it is tasteless and orderless, I give it to my 2 year old