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Offline madbrain

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Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« on: March 06, 2010, 04:08:16 pm »
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/02/BARO1C9RD3.DTL

Now foods, my favorite brand of supplements, was one of the brands named in the lawsuit. Although I don't take their Cod liver oil, Salmon oil or Shark liver oil, I take other their Ultra Omega-3 supplements.
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Offline aztecan

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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2010, 05:50:51 pm »
I heard about this on Good Morning America, I think.

I have been known to use Nature Made fish oil, along with other brands. I take 6,000 mgs (or 6 grams if you like) a day - which my doctor says is the max you should use.

Before I worry too much about this lawsuit, I want to see the science behind it and also see just how pervasive this problem is.

Also, whenever someone says the risk is "potential," I want to know how "potential."  Is it 1 in a 1,000, 1 in 10,000, etc., suffer problems from PCB contamination, which would probably be some type of cancer.

Just because a group in California files suit doesn't cause me real concern. Remember, this is the state that tried to ban barbecue grills because of "potential" harm caused by the emissions.

HUGS,

Mark
« Last Edit: March 06, 2010, 05:52:28 pm by aztecan »
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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2010, 04:58:55 am »

I use Members Mark (Sams Club)  I have no idea where they get it from. But it's not on the list. I also don't use shark, or cod liver oil.


Ray
« Last Edit: March 07, 2010, 05:00:45 am by J.R.E. »
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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2010, 05:06:42 am »
Quote from: aztecan on March 06, 2010, 05:50:51 pm


Before I worry too much about this lawsuit, I want to see the science behind it and also see just how pervasive this problem is.

Also, whenever someone says the risk is "potential," I want to know how "potential."  Is it 1 in a 1,000, 1 in 10,000, etc., suffer problems from PCB contamination, which would probably be some type of cancer.



HUGS,

Mark



I also agree with Mark on this.  I want to hear more, see more stats !!
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2010, 05:14:09 am »
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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2010, 03:15:35 am »
Quote from: aztecan on March 06, 2010, 05:50:51 pm
Just because a group in California files suit doesn't cause me real concern. Remember, this is the state that tried to ban barbecue grills because of "potential" harm caused by the emissions.

Amongst other silliness/stupidity to come out of there!
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Re: Lawsuit says fish oil supplements contain PCB
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2010, 03:47:26 am »
I guess we were naive to think otherwise since the fish have pcb why not the oil as well. It would be helpful to know the concentrations.
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