Mon, Aug-15-05, 12:57
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Thank you Dr Atkins!
Posts: 4,146
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Plan: Atkins induction
Stats: 311/250/220
BF:45%/20%/15%
Progress: 67%
Location: North Carolina
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I have heard nothing but good things about it -- but it seemed to be slowing me down.
http://www.vitacost.com/store/produ...earchBy=HL&ss=1
oooooohhhhhhhh, this might be the answer to my problem right here:
Quote:
Cis-linolenic acid (CLA) is the chief polyunsaturated fatty acid found in most vegetable oils, such as sunflower, safflower, corn, soy and sesame oils. Yet its only two known functions in the human body are to be burned for fuel (like any fatty acid), or to serve as the substrate to produce GLA. The conversion of CLA to GLA is catalyzed/controlled by the activity of the enzyme delta-6-desaturase (D6D). According to the world's premier GLA researcher, Dr. David Horrobin, the activity of D6D can be blocked by a host of factors (10):
1) Trans-fatty acids (common in hydrogenated oils, margarine's and shortenings).
2) High saturated fat intake.
3) Cholesterol.
4) Deficiencies of zinc, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), or magnesium.
5) Diabetes - i.e. severe insulin deficiency.
6) Excessive alcohol intake.
7) Aging.
8) Oncogenic viruses.
9) Chemical carcinogens.
10) Ionising radiation.
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source (about half way down):
http://www.worldhealth.net/p/286,2059.html
since my diet is high in saturated fat -- I probably can not convert it!
I also take 4 grams of Omega 3s everyday.
Thanks for helping me figure out why CLA did not work for me!
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