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Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil

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This book gives a complete and easy to understand of the complex way in which the EPA&DHA long-chain fatty acids influence the hormonal system, and how their lack in the diet affects the body. The author explains why eating fish is not the best way to get omega-3's, mainly because of the heavy chemicals that fish accumulate in their tissues. He describes the differences between different types of fish oil and why (in his opinion) pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is the best way to supplement omega-3. He explains which blood test will tell you how healthy you are.

There is also a very interesting hypothesis on how a diet rich in omega-3 helped the development of the human brain in its early stages of evolution.

There are detalied explanations of how diseases such as cancer and auto-immune illnesses are related to long-chain omega-3's. The author explains how "silent" (cell) inflammation is the cause of many (if not most) major diseases today, especially chronic conditions.

There are explanations of the relationship between omega-3's and emotional well-being, as well as how they improve mental abilities.

As a sidenote, apparently there is currently only one brand on the market that satisfies the author's standards. They have a comparison table on their website showing how their brand offers the most omega-3 per dollar (to convince that it is worth the high price)--but they only compare with certain brands--and I know of at least another highly respected fish oil brand that offers even more omega-3's for half the price. So the only argument left is that pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is completely free of contaminants, whereas other types of oil are not. This argument is in my opinion not very strong, because there are enough brands (such as the one I was talking about before) that have levels of contaminants so small that they are not detectable in a lab--therefore which are really of negligible risk (compared for instance with the toxic substances found in our tap water).

Nevertheless, the in-depth analysis on the remarkably positive effects of EPA&DHA's on health is excellent, and I highly recommend this book.

I have survived a most certain terminal cancer. In fact the MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston Texas, says that I'm the only one to have survived in the whole world.

But, as an aftermath, I have severe chronic pain because my brain has rewired itself due to the horrible pain I went through fighting the cancer. The condition is referred to as the Gate Theory. It now can be seen on MRI's. It took me 6-months to find the right doctor to treat it. He's been a pain specialist for 17 years and belongs to a group of doctors who rely on "MD Evidenced Nutrition" to understand what "natural" things work.

He put me on a heavy dose of Morphine to counter the pain, but he also put me on Fish Oil, not just any fish oil, but the oil referred to in this book, and I started thinking better and have taken on some minor work as a result. It's almost been a miracle.

Long_chain-fatty-acid-3, pharmaceutical grade, has done wonders. Because of this book I now understand why.

Many doctors assisted Dr. Sears in the writing of this book so that civilians, like me, can understand it. It's not a "fad" book at all. Just look in the back and you will see over 100 pages of clinical references backing up what Dr. Sears states in the book.

It's a must have to stay well and a must have to survive a serious illness.

The Omega Rx Zone, by Barry Sears is an excellent explanation of essential fatty acid nutrition and decreasing inflammatory prostaglandin production. Dr. Sears successfully translated volumes of leading edge biochemical research into an explanation non-researchers can comprehend, with some sustained effort.

Other books explain the fundamental Omega 6/Omega 3 essential fatty imbalance, but most fail to explain how increased Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) can inhibit excess inflammatory prostaglandin production, by down regulation of the 5 delta desaturase enzyme. In addition Dr. Sears explains how decreasing Arachidonic Acid levels reduces production of numerous inflammatory leukotrienes, produced by LOX 5 and LOX 15.

More importantly, Sears explains how increasing EPA and Decosahexanoic Acid (DHA) can dramatically reduce symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, Depression, Osteoarthritis, Emphysema, Alzheimers Disease, High Blood Pressure, Atherosclerosis and other disorders. Sears provides many anonymous case histories illustrating patient improvements with high dose, pharmaceutically distilled fish oil.

Sears also explains cultural variations in essential fatty acid intake which correlate with depression and suicide rates. The Omega Rx Zone is a surprisingly readable explanation of some complex biochemistry and immunology.

Steven Sponaugle

Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil by Barry Sears- A somewhat difficult read (too many medical terms) but there are also visual aids that simplify the message and get right to the point. There are obviously many benefits to Fish Oil- I ordered Dr. Sear's recommended oils in both liquid and gel form and after only 3 weeks have noticed a huge improvement in mood. Am hoping to realize weight loss and other health benefits for my family with continued use. Recommend this book, which was recommended to me by a trusted psychiastrist friend.

I went on the zone diet for years before going raw....I read this while researching a weight loss book I am writing. I wish I had read it years ago! The valuable insights about how vegans and mothers and AMERICANS in GENERAL are deficient in DHA, a critical fat for memory and eyesight, is astounding! The most fascinating part of the book is how Sears gives credit to fish oil for the evolution of man to Cro-Magnon 40,000 years ago. But now we are DEvolving as we have less DHA than ever in our diet. I am now on a mission to make people aware of this nutrient.
I wish that Barry would give vegan or at least vegetarian options for his meal plans, as eating meat is simply not sustainable for the masses, nor is it necessary. At least he does mention algae as an alternate source for DHA.
As usual, the book is filled with scientific nuggets to educate the reader. I love how he details the importance of getting pharmaceutical grade fish oil as opposed to the kind you might find at a health store or Costco's.

I read this book about ten years ago, and used it to determine how and what kind of fish oil capsals to take. Ever since then,I have been on the supplements as recommended here. After about three months of first beginning to take them, I noticed a remarkable improvement in my mental state, from constantly fighting negative thinking to becoming the more optomistic person I wanted to be. And after a couple of years on the supplement I noticed that my fibromyalgia had improved greatly to the point where I was able to go shopping without the use of the electric carts.

The medical establishment is just beginning to utilize the research done by Dr. Sears, and others, to recommend fish oil supplements to their patients. Contrary to most "miracle" cures, the research behind this supplement is well documented. The reason that fish oil supplements can help prevent and treat numerous ailments is that it treats the inflamation behind so many diseases.

I bought this book for a friend.

Omega 3 High-Dose Fish Oil by Barry Sears.

I bought several of these "Fish Oil" books for a person in the fitness industry. I had read one other book by Barry Sears, "Mastering The Zone" an excellent book. The Zone book saved me from going on medication for high cholesterol. I didn't buy my Zone book from Amazon.com but I highly recommend it!

However I didn't get through the Fish Oil story completely. I somehow just didn't buy into it. I read the other reviews here. IMO his fish oil is overpriced. I know for a fact that he uses a pyramid marketing method to sell it. I am very turned off to this type of marketing, and a bit disappointed that Barry Sears would resort to that kind of business.

As for the effectiveness of the fish oil, I cannot say. Maybe it works. If you can get through the book, good for you.

And if you pay the price for his fish oil you are helping some other person to get it for free.. If that floats your boat, go for it! I'm not going there....

There are a few doctors out there who are acknowledging the immense benefits of molecularly distilled omega 3 supplements but the news is still in its infancy. If you are looking for an alternate method to attain superior health, without ingesting all the synthetic concoctions the pharmaceutical companies are attempting to sell you, I recommend you read this book. I believe it makes more sense to treat the problem than to treat the symptoms.
Though I didn't completely buy into the author's conjecture about the history and development of the human race and its relationship to its food supply, there is too much merit in the science of human physiology to ignore the facts regarding, "You are what you eat" to a great degree. Run your gasoline car on kerosene for a while and see how well it performs; and how long it lasts...
In my opinion the benefit of omega 3 supplementation cannot be overstated. My health and state of mind have dramatically improved since beginning the process of getting this vital nutrient into my body and this book attempts to explain the "why" and "how" of the process.

Want to feel younger? Want to be sharper and be able to process information? Well first start by reading this book which won't do much by itself BUT it will give you the information you need to do all of the above. Seriously, read it. Follow the advice. Go forth and conquer. I feel much much better after following this program for just two weeks so far.

Lots of new information on fish oil and Arthritis. I am trying it and it seems to be helping with the pain and stiffness.