> The Omega-3 in Flax is a precursor of DHA and EPA, the actual essential
> omega-3s. Your body can convert the omega-3 in flax to DHA/EPA, but it's
> not the greatest conversion rate. Better to cruise a little further down
> the
> aisle at trader joe's to the vitamin and such space, and get the
> Molecularly
> Distilled Omega-3 Fatty Acids dietary supplement. More direct.
>
> Not gonna argue the mertis/demerits of fiber on health (loose
> correlation with
> better heart health, scientific demonstration of worse intestinal
> health), but with
> the fish oils, you don't even have to worry about that one.
>
>> Second, 'The Brain Trust Program' by neurosurgeon Larry McCleary, just
>> out (Sep 4th), says to cut down on carbs to preserve your brain
>> function. And gives many other ways to treat your brain right.
>
> Have read some lit suggesting that ketones are better brain fuel than
> glucose,
> wrt the development of Alzheimer's and other degenerative brain
> diseases.
>
> Rock on.