On Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:43:38 -0500, Adrienne Smith <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I supplement with fish oil + borage oil because I have found them to
>completely relieve all menstrual cramping.  I now have no menstrual
>cramping whatsoever.  Prior to supplementation, I have always eaten fairly
>large amounts of omega-3 rich fish ie daily sardines, plus salmon or other
>fatty fish at least twice per week.  However, I still had menstrual
>discomfort until I began supplementing with fish oil + borage.  I also like
>the taste of coconut oil and use it on vegetables instead of butter, and
>sometimes for sauteeing.  Some on this list have mentioned that coconut oil
>can help a sluggish thyroid.  I am wondering if there is any harm in taking
>supplements of highly unsaturated oils such as fish oil/borage (I know that
>they are very prone to peroxidation in the body) plus highly saturated fat
>such as coconut oil?  Will the fish oil/borage slow my thyroid function?

Fish Oil and Borage Oil is a good combination IF the borage oil is kept to very
low amounts.

The body needs only small quantities to provide the building blocks for the
hormonal system.

Try reducing the borage oil to the smallest dose, and see if you still get the
same results with regards to cramping.


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Cheers,

Ken
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