Question: Hi,

I use your products and have been very satisfied. I do have a question though, my research on flax seed oil has lead me to believe that the oil (unlike fresh ground flax seed) does not contain the lignans. This is one reason why I buy it fresh and ground it myself. You advertise it as high lignans. Do you have any research to back this up?

Thanks for your time.

Terri

Answer: Terri,

Thank you for being a loyal customer and do appreciate getting questions and being able to clarify nutritional misconceptions that fill the internet. Please understand that this question is not meant to be an attack but the start of a fair and analytical conversation. That said, Do you have any research to back-up your statement? where did you get your data? Is it from a peer-reviewed journal or biochemist?

I’ve been doing this since 1995 and have been a doctor for 22 years. I have been confronted with hundreds of questions from well-intended people, based solely on hearsay (from a neighbor, health food store employee, readers digest…), and in some cases very angrily. I too hear a lot of conflicting data on many subjects. Before I ever buy into it, I will do my due diligence and seek-out the truth.

The statement that flax seed oil “products” do not contain lignans can be false or true depending on the processing. How much lignans contained in the oil is a matter of processing and filtration. There is standard, low to no lignan flax seed oil (100% pure oil, highly filtered) and there is high lignan flax seed oil (lightly or non-filtered). It’s the particulate matter that contains the lignans. It’s just like in olive oil and wine. There are those manufactures that filter their finished product and those that leave it unfiltered. It’s up to the customer to decide which they prefer.

Is this what you read?

I have noticed that there are two different kinds of flax oil, regular and high-lignan. What is the difference between the two? Which one would you recommend to purchase?

Flax oil, regardless if it is regular or high-lignan, contains only the oil portion from the seed. It does not contain protein, lignans, fiber, and any other substances from the seed. With that being said, consider these points:

1. In the entire flax industry, not one standardized methodology of plant lignan extraction and measurement testing has been settled upon. Therefore, you will never know if it is high-lignan or not. It is like comparing apples to oranges.

2. High-lignan flax oil is usually more expensive than regular flax oil. So, are you better off purchasing high-lignan flax oil? Since the lignan amounts cannot be verified, it has less omega-3 fats, and is more expensive, you would be better off consuming regular flax oil and adding ground flaxseed to your diet.

Dietitian Jane Reinhardt-Martin

I wish I knew where Jane was getting her data because any first year chemistry student will tell you that if you assay a specific substance you will be able to determine its chemical composition and purity.

This is taken from the assay report of our product:

Amounts of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated fats and lignans (per serving)

Linolenic Acid (Omega-3)……….55%
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)…………..14%
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)………………19%
Other (Saturated)……………………..12% of which 1.5% is the lignans

Organic flax particulate matter (source of lignans)

Lignans……………………………….1.5%

Please let me know if you are satisfied with this response and if it adds clarity to the topic.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger BSc, DC

Reply:

Thanks for the information. I read in one of my books that I usually rely on but at the moment I can’t remember which one. I have to find it because I usually use my books to cross reference info. I have a strong interest in health and I do a lot of reading. Some things stick in my head and that was one of them. It was by no means a dig at your products. I happen to like CAOH company.

I truly appreciate your detailed response. I am use to pretty much not getting one when I request info from other companies.

Terri

I KNOW THAT CAOH HAS SOMETHING BETTER THAN FLOMAX FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE……

Dale,

We actually don’t have a prostate specific formula. Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant deficiencies are at the root of BPH. We do make a fantastic all around daily formula called Liquid Power. When combined with our Ultra Supreme Greens and Vitamin E, you have the nutritional foundation that a body can utilize to begin any healing process.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.   

Question: Dr. E,

Does Liquid Male Potency Formula still work if you had your prostate removed?

Frank

Answer: Frank,

The odds are not in your favor here (and that’s with any product of this type). It may have some impact but it would most likely be very mild, if at all. Sorry about that. On a positive note: I don’t know how long it’s been post surgery and if it’s been less than 1 year you may may just need to wait a bit. some men do regain the ability to achieve an erection. The sensitivity is not effected so you will still be able to have an orgasm. With that in mind you may want to pursue  oral medication, penile injection therapy or a penile implant.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Compounds in Pomegranate Juice May Help Curb Prostate Cancer, Lab Tests Show
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Q: Please tell me the benefits of pomegranate juice. I have heard that it prevents lung cancer is this true & if so is it substantiated? I currently use acai-max twice a day is there a benefit to adding pomegranate to this therapy? My father lost his battle with lung cancer 5 years ago. A non-smoker, he had none of the typical catalysts for the disease. Thank you for your time to answer this question, sincerely, Doris Chavez

A: Doris,

Here is a lot of easy to read data on the pomegranate – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate

As far as cancer goes: Research suggests that pomegranate juice may be effective against prostate cancer^[14][15] and osteoarthritis.^[16] In 2007, six clinical trials in the United States, Israel and Norway have been approved to examine the effects of pomegranate juice consumption on parameters of prostate cancer or prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes or lymphoma ^[17].

Both acai and pomegranate are high in unique/different polyphenols, so both together would be better than each one separately.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

The Daily Telegraph, United Kingdom

By Roger Highfield, Science Editor
(Filed: 01/07/2006)

The bottles of pomegranate juice flown to Germany to stop England’s football players wilting in the stifling heat could have other health benefits, according to a study published today that suggests the juice can combat prostate cancer.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein that the prostate produces. A rising PSA level may indicate prostate cancer, which kills 10,000 men every year in the UK.

A team from the University of California, Los Angeles, found that drinking an eight ounce glass of pomegranate juice daily increased, by nearly four times, the period during which PSA levels in men treated for prostate cancer remained stable.

The three-year study published in Clinical Cancer Research by Dr Allan Pantuck and colleagues involved 50 men who had undergone surgery or radiation but quickly experienced increases in PSA.

Pomegranate juice is known to have anti-inflammatory effects and has high levels of anti-oxidants, which are believed to protect the body from free-radical damage.

Q: How does the noni juice stack up with the anti-oxidants in the muscadine grape and does this have any affect on the prostrate.

A: Dear Linwood,

Muscadine Grape Seed Extract is a potent antioxidant that has a concentrated source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s). These anti-oxidants help protect cells from free radical damage and can also promote healthy circulation.

Noni is also a fruit rich in antioxidants, it’s one of natures most special fruits.

“Dr. E’ Golden Antioxidant Rules”

1. There are no bad antioxidants.
2. The more antioxidants you consume the better.
3. The broader the variety of antioxidants you consume the better.

Prostate
“Grape seed extract inhibits advanced human prostate tumor growth and angiogenesis and up-regulates insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3“
Alternative Medicine Review, March, 2004 by R.P. Singh, A.K. Tyagi, S. Dhanalakshmi

Many Jamaicans use local traditional remedies for treatment of urologic disease. The juice from the Noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia) has been heavily promoted in the Jamaican media as a cure-all, including as a treatment for prostate cancer.

I have also read some anecdotal evidence showing noni helping (BPH) prostate swelling. I personally don’t know if it does or doesn’t.

Please refer to these links for more information.

Pomegranates may slow Prostate
Acai or Pomegranate, which is better?
Synergy – the Essence of Health!
Noni Juice and a Heart Stint
Noni Juice – Allergies & Sinusitis

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.