Frequently asked Questions about Fish Oil and other Dr Dave's Best Supplements
Dear Friend,
As my clientele increases in size and diversity, there are some questions that get asked over and over again. Today I will cover a few of them.
Question# 1: What is the difference between DHA and EPA. John Ewing via internet
Both DHA and EPA are essential components of Fish Oil. If one is to try to keep the natural balance of these 2 essential oils close to that of Mother Nature ( in this case salmon)you want about a 60% EPA to 40% DHA ratio.
EPA is sort of the parent of DHA in that it is a step or two higher in the chain of essential fatty acids. The body can Make DHA from EPA if need be but of course the diet should be the main source.
Recall that the word 'Essential' means that your body cannot make these chemicals, you must get them in the diet.
In terms of actions I divide the 2, EPA and DHA into Body and Brain. Remember from prior emails that the human brain contains up to 20% essential fatty acids in its make up by weight. DHA is the most important of all of them. For all intents and purposes there is no EPA in the brain.
So all of the 'BRAIN EFFECTS' of Fish Oil come form DHA. This includes memory enhancement, combating Alzheimer's Disease, improved eye health ( less macular degeneration and cataracts) and eyesight (remember the eyes are extensions of the brain tissue).
Unfortunately separating them is not a good idea for 2 reasons. 1) Studies using DHA alone have not shown the same benefit as the 2 combined even though DHA is the main Essential fatty acid( EFA) in the brain. 2) By leaving out the EPA you miss all of the 'BODY' benefits such as heart health, joint health, less arthritis decreased allergies improved nerve conduction in the body nerves, improved hormone balance, improved digestion and elimination, the list goes on and on.
It makes absolutely no sense to separate them or just to take one. Take them the way mother nature intended, in a balanced formula.
Question 2: What is the difference between Regular Fish Oil and Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil? Mazy Croker Tempe Az. Via Internet
There are several differences but I must say that what I am telling you here only applies to my product and not necessarily to all Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oils.
Basically when you use the term 'Pharmaceutical Grade' in reference to Fish Oil you SHOULD be talking about a product that is held to the same standards of purity, potency and quality that a prescription drug would be held to.
That is not always the case as some of you who have tried other brands and come back to mine have found out.
First there should be almost immeasurable levels of toxins and pollutants. In simple terms our product is pure out to parts per trillion. In English that means you'd need to consume a trillion molecules of my Fish Oil to come across 1 molecule of mercury or lead.
It is physically impossible using today's technology to make the product any purer.
You could take cases of my product for many years before your body would 'see' any pollutants.
FOOD GRADE Fish oil has at best parts per million purity according to Consumer Reports. This means that your body WOULD see toxic material in only a few months of taking the large doses we recommend for multiple health benefits.
As far as I am concerned I do not want any of this stuff in my body especially because Fish Oil is A LIFETIME supplement.
Also I have a lot of older folks taking it for memory. I certainly do not want them exposed to mercury and lead since accumulation of these metals in the Brain can mimic Alzheimer's disease.
While we are on the subject of Mercury let me address a very controversial subject that always gets people upset on both sides of the fence. I am talking about the use of mercury in dental fillings.
I am not a dentist or oral surgeon so I can only speak from my personal point of view on this.
Mercury is the MOST TOXIC naturally occurring metal on the planet...bar none.
Mercury vapors have been measured in the sinus cavities as well as the mouths of people who have mercury filings.
They have also been found in the gut in particulate form.
The amount of elemental mercury in the average American mouth if dumped into a lake would most likely cause the EPA to shut that lake down.
I have heard all the arguments about disgruntled dentists who lost their licenses and conspiracy theories as well as arguments that mercury in fillings is 'stable'.
I personally do not want to expose my patients or customers to any more mercury. PERIOD!!!
If anyone wants more information on this subject I suggest you go to www.wholebodydentistry.com.
Mark Briner is a holistic dentist, whose opinion I respect greatly.
In addition to the above, food grade fish oil may not be as concentrated as Pharmaceutical Grade. Our product is triple molecularly distilled to ensure that you are getting exactly what you pay for. Our pharmacy conforms to all accepted national standards including GPC and NCPA (national compounding pharmaceutical association) regulations as well as many others.
Question 3: Why is Fish Oil so healthy for you? From Ray McCallum Salt Lake City This is actually a very common question and a complicated one.
I have what I call DR Dave's Unified Theory of Disease.
In simple terms it means that most of the illnesses that afflict us when we are old and shorten our lives are caused by an accumulation of free radicals and oxidant damage. This coupled with the body's inability to detox from them as we age leads to illness. In addition, years of improper ratios between long chain Omega 3 essential fatty acids and Omega 6's lead to a chronic inflammatory state in which these free radicals abound, further damaging our body and preventing the natural repair and healing process that should keep us going well past 100 years in good health.
Fish oil is a potent anti-inflammatory and free radical sponge. It soaks up these radicals and detaches them from critical areas of our cellular proteins and genetic material. It improves the function of the cell membrane and how cells 'talk' to each other, and improves hormone balance. I have gone over this in detail with regards to specific conditions so re read the emails or check the site where many of them are now posted.
How does your product compare to other Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oils like Searslabs and Omegabrite? Cathy C. from San Diego Ca.
This is a question I get asked almost daily and one that I really can't answer for several reasons. 1) I am not taking any of those or any other products other than my own. So I really can't comment. 2) I don't want to badmouth anyone else, especially people who may be honorable individuals. 3) I have heard 2nd hand that some of these products have a high rate of return due to intolerance.
While no oil is going to be 100% tolerable to the entire world no matter how pure and good it is, intolerance in large numbers suggests an inferior product that is not stored or manufactured to the standards advertised.
5)We routinely test the raw materials for radiation, something which no else discusses.
6) We 'reverse dialyze' the potential toxic doses of Vitamin A out of the product and replace it with mixed natural carotenoids which are water soluble and cannot accumulate in the body. Again nobody else discusses this problem.
7)I do not accept compromises in the manufacture of my products. We do not simply slap a label on someone else's stuff and call it Dr Dave's Labs or whatever as some definitely do. You can try to find anything that resembles my products elsewhere on the internet and unless someone I don't know about is copying my stuff (which is bound to happen eventually) you will not find them elsewhere.
8) I offer 100% money back to EVERYONE if they don't like the product. We have sold thousands of bottles of Fish Oil and I can count on one hand the number of returns we've gotten.
9) I am a real medical doctor with a board certification in Internal Medicine. I do not work in the lab only and never lay hands on a patient. I do not deal in theory, I deal in reality. I am 100% financially ethically and morally responsible for my actions, unlike other people who are called 'Doctor' but do not have that responsibility and obligation. I am not putting those people down, God knows we need them badly. I am merely stating the fact that the final decision and observation as to whether something REALLY works is made by ME!!!
10) Finally I said I am not going to badmouth anyone's stuff, and I am not. But I am not going to try to stop my customers who've done their research, tried different products, and voiced their opinions in testimonials to me. You can find these on the site if you so desire.
Dave Woynarowski, M.D., CPT
The Nation's #1 Anti-Aging Physician
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