DHA suppliment and acne.
Posted by SnowQueen690 on May 14, 2008 · Member since Jun 2005 · 1569 posts
Okay, this is wierd, and it hasn't been too long yet so maybe this isn't true. But I went last weekend and picked up from Whole Foods a vegetarian source of DHA and Omega 3's. It has flax seed oil and DHA from algea in it. I actually really like the stuff. But I have noticed no new pimples this week, I just have the old ones that are still healing. I was taking fish oil before and it was making me sick which was why I stopped taking it, but the fish oil never did anything for my acne. Do you think that this new vegetarian DHA suppliment is helping my acne, or is it too premature to decide that? I mean, it has only been a week, but my face seems to be clearing up. Have you heard of this before?
DHA and omega 3's are known to improve skin health, so it's very possible that it can improve acne
SnowQueen,
What brand is it? I am out of my EFA supplement and would love to try the kind with algae DHA. Plus, my skin sucks right now, too! argggg...
You know, I am not sure as to the brand.
I got it at Whole Foods. It was in the refrigerated area in the suppliments section of the store. It was next to Udo's oil, but Udo's oil was like twice the price.
Sorry I don't know the brand name.
This oe was recommended on another vegan website. Couldn't find it at Whole Foods when I went today. Has anyone else tried it?
http://drfuhrman.com/shop/DHA.aspx
Dr. Fuhrman’s DHA Purity
100% Vegan DHA (long chain Omega–3)
Features:
Healthy essential fatty acid
100% Vegan (derived from micro algae)
Purified liquid concentrate
Pleasant citrus flavor - Easily hidden in food and drink
Great for all ages
Important for nursing and pregnant women
A few drops deliver a daily dose of essential Omega-3 fatty acids
Easily hidden in foods and drink
No environmental contaminants
Awarded pharmaceutical grade certification (GMP). Third party certified for purity and freshness.
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Benefits:
Improves your child’s intelligence
Aids depression and Attention Deficit Disorder
Improves memory
Important for brain and eye development
Promotes smoother skin; prevents wrinkles
Helps prevent heart disease and arthritis
Lowers risk of Alzheimer’s and senior dementia
Lowers “bad” cholesterol
two brands i know of:
Udo's Oil and Deva brand. I think it can be found at WF, but im not positive.
oooh oooh this is so good to know! ;)b
I just read a little article today in Fitness magazine that said:
"Consider supplementing with omega-3s, essential fatty acids found in fish oil and flaxseed that regulate oil production in your skin. Experts suggest getting at least 1.1 grams per day to fight blemishes and keep skin moisturized."
I hope there is truth to this, because I will try it immediately! This is the first time I have seen the connection made for oiliness and blemishes. :)>>>