Comments on: Veg*n Nutrition: Essential Fatty Acids And The Importance Of DHA

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Sat, 23 May 2015 05:01:00 +0000

Wow, thank you Violet! What a wonderful, heartening comment to get on such an old post. Seriously, it means so much to hear things like this – so thank you for taking the time to leave it!

By: Violet

Violet — Mon, 18 May 2015 19:19:00 +0000

Sayward, I know this is 5 years old but I just have to comment and say thank you. I just got done with a chiropractor appointment and he made my head spin talking about fatty acids and I left completely overwhelmed (and still having neck pain, lol!) I know he was well meaning but I just couldn’t translate all that info into my life and my diet. fortunately, I happen to know a scientist who specializes in breaking it down so a quick search of your archives brought me here. Now I feel empowered to make and educated choice.

I know blogging is a weird animal and sometimes we all doubt why we put things out there, so I really wanted to tell you how helpful your words are. Thank you.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:03:00 +0000

Have a looksee at these: still a bit more expensive but if you factor in the added vegan D3 and the savings on multiple purchases, it’s the best value non-fish DHA’s I’ve been able to find.

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:10:00 +0000

I’m going to answer this on Facebook to make sure you see it, since I’m a bit late . . .

By: Chaya Kurtz

Chaya Kurtz — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:01:00 +0000

Hey Sayward! This article is awesome. I put spirulina in my daily smoothie (you would not believe what goes into that smoothie: maca, goji berries, spirulina, flax seeds, nuts, coconut oil, and fruit and maple syrup to make it taste decent). Is a small spoon of spirulina enough microalgae to get my recommended does, or should I also supplement?

By: Misa

Misa — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Thank you very much for your work, I (again) learned much from you. I just wanted to share my experience about D2. I was pretty low, so I started supplementing in a high dose. Then I checked my blood after 6 months of regular supplementation and my vitamin D was even lower by 25%. My alternative practitioner told me that several people have problems with using D2, so I ordered Vitashine (the vegan D3) now. I thought this could be interesting, but I bet you already heard of that.
Next short point is selenium. Perhaps that could be interesting, too. But the chance of being low also depends on the country you are living in.
I hope you get my point, my English isn´t very well.
I really love your blog <3.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:16:37 +0000

@ Leslie – Aw, thanks lady. =)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:59:05 +0000

Thanks so much!! I know you read this all the time but no harm in saying it again….YOU ARE AWESOME…..

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:04:16 +0000

@ Leslie – Yep, I would stick to the Barleans and drop the Udos. You could also add an actual DHA supplement if you’re really worried, but if you’re young and healthy and not pregnant/breastfeeding then you’re probably fine with just the flax. =)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:54:02 +0000

I think so. Are you saying to stick to the Barleans and drop the Udos or to just take an Omega 3 supplement ? thanks for trying to help me out with this!!!