In a message dated 2/2/03 5:58:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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 > That's under discussion.
 > Various authors have provided various suggestions.
 > All authors considering EFAs and eicosanoids I have read suggest to take
 > extra PUFA predominately w-3 PUFA. Cordain, A.Simopulous,Ben Best ...

Yes, this is what is so confusing. I would like to add more kinds of nuts
(limited amounts though because I am trying to lose weight) to my diet aside
from macadamias for variety -- but have not done so lately because
macadamia's contain predominantly monosaturated fat w/very little omega-6.
Since I've experienced some good results from the Omega-3 I get from
sardines, salmon & occassional fish oil supplementation, I do not want to
upset this with the relatively high amounts of Omega-6 found in virtually all
other nuts.  When I supplemented with ground flaxseed (which tastes
excellent), I experienced signs of increased skin inflammation .  Is it
possible that some people are more sensitive to LA & LNA?