tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932951011977625937.post8226006742281771983..comments2023-09-02T09:29:46.986-07:00Comments on Luv Your Vegan: Vegan Omega 3's and moreVegan`MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17540497722753845524noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932951011977625937.post-59572785812025189932012-01-26T12:56:38.295-08:002012-01-26T12:56:38.295-08:00Jen...thanks for your comment. I can't really ...Jen...thanks for your comment. I can't really provide individual medical advice on this blog, but I'll offer this as a general comment:<br /><br />1. There are many ways to modify elevated trigylcerides in addition to omega-3s. Daily exercise, weight loss, cutting back on saturated fats, refined sugars and alcohol, and increasing plant fibers and plant sterols can all make very important Vegan`MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540497722753845524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932951011977625937.post-42520915350461831812012-01-09T13:03:53.296-08:002012-01-09T13:03:53.296-08:00In addition to autoimmune and endocrine problems, ...In addition to autoimmune and endocrine problems, I have hypertriglyceridemia which is most likely genetic. I manage it through diet and taking large doses of DHA/EPA derived from fish oil (~3000 IU) but in my exploration into becoming vegan, I don't see how I would be able to get enough from a vegan source. I've seen the DHA derived from algae but I would need to take a *lot* in order Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792025975889169519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932951011977625937.post-86896593643366494842008-04-06T19:36:00.000-07:002008-04-06T19:36:00.000-07:00I never cease to be impressed with this unique blo...I never cease to be impressed with this unique blog! Regarding #2cooking & baking: if you need any specific suggestions for successful "experiments" with flax-water combos to replace eggs in recipes, I am happy to oblige. The only stipulation is that I need to know what type of item it is to give the appropriate replacement (ex. cake, cookies, etc.). Hope you keep up the blog -thanks for Chef Michelle Hauser, MD, MPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767537713907959154noreply@blogger.com