The Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle Of The New High-dose Fish Oil: Amazon.ca: Barry Sears: Books

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Followers of Sears' zone diet probably have a hard enough time balancing their carbohydrate consumption with their protein and fats. Now, if they opt for Sears' latest scheme, the "next generation of the Zone," they're going to have to start gulping fish oil, which contains the all-important omega-3 fatty acids. And not just any fish oil. "High-dose pharmaceutical-grade fish oil" only, and don't think it's easy to get one's hands on this stuff. Only two companies manufacture it; all the others stick to low-grade fish oil. Sears predicts more companies (His own? Just asking.) will get into the high-end fish-oil business once they realize that it can prevent or reverse heart disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, and cancer. Is any of this true? Who knows? In 352 pages, Sears quotes from studies on Eskimos and hypothesizes that modern man separated himself from the apes when he started eating fish, but in the end, readers will need to judge for themselves. (Sears does mention--but discounts--a few potential side effects, including bleeding and increased incidence of strokes.) Bottom line: More than you ever wanted to know about omega-3 fatty acids. Ilene Cooper
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Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking with his blockbuster Zone books. His scientifically proven plan has helped millions lose weight, fight disease, and slow the signs of aging.

Now, for the first time, Dr. Sears reveals how consuming precise amounts of pharmaceutical-grade fish oils, in combination with the Zone dietary plan, offers you unprecedented health benefits.

Conquer obesity and reverse the ravages of many weight-aggravated conditions, including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
Prevent and treat a host of debilitating diseases, including cancer, stroke, and multiple sclerosis
Boost brain function and word off myriad mood and mind disorders, from ADD to depression to Alzheimer's disease
Overcome infertility and ease the symptoms of PMS and menopause -- naturally

The Omega Rx Zone offers a groundbreaking plan to help listeners fine-tune their health to reach an entirely new level of the Zone. With his winning blend of groundbreaking science, practical guidance and infectious enthusiasm, Dr. Barry Sears continues the evolution of the Zone to the epitome of total health and vitality for life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I am a trained weightloss counselor and teach the Zone, Aug 31 2003

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B. Jacobson (Jupiter, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Omega RX Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil (Hardcover)

The OmegaRXZone is an excellent source of information on Omega 3 Fish Oil and what it may do to improve your health, both mentally and physically. A tremendous amount of studies on Omega 3 are being done and many more that have been completed. Sear's OmegaRxZone gives you a summary of many of the already completed research projects in simple language that the layman can understand rather than searching through medical articles that usually go way over our heads. The book suggests that large doses of the oil may may improve several major health problems that Americans are suffering with. Taking Omega 3, eating within " Zone " guidelines, a little walking and staying away from partially hydrogenated fats has turned the lives and health of many of my clients around. The book is a sales pitch for Sear's Oil because it is purer than most other company's Omega 3, an important factor as the oceans become more polluted. It is also a pitch for the Zone Nutrition program, which is probably the safest and one of the least restraining weight loss programs out there. As long as the salesman is selling a great product it is worth " the listen. " My only relationship to Sears is that I believe in his program and feel he is doing what he can to get America healthy again. This book is for #1. Nutrition buffs, #2. People who would like to be educated about the good effects that the right combination of foods and Omega 3 can have on your body, #3. Adults with health problems such as Heart Disease, Arthritis, Cancer and Neurological problems.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Info and also self-serving, Aug 28 2003

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John D. Pilla "jaydpiii" (Nashua, NH, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Omega RX Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil (Hardcover)

My wife always brought home and tried several different "diet" books. I was (and still am) skeptical of most. Then, coincidentally on the same day I came home from the doctor with a Cholesterol reading of 285, she brought home from work (library) a copy of this book. I read it. First one made some sense in terms of balanced eating lifestyle. In retrospect, I see now it is all his old stuff + High grade fish oil. But for a first timer, it was helpful. There are, as I found out later, plenty of info on Fish oil. But the Balanced, lo-grain diet was most helpful, and avaiulable in the other books. And one can get a good quality Fish oil (Dr. Murrays RX Omega from iherb.com) at a real reasonable price.
After being in the ZONE for 4 months and taking Fish Oil, my Total cholesterol dropped to 204! And my weight dropped 25 lbs!

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5.0 out of 5 stars It really works!, Aug 26 2003

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Daniel E. Hofford "equsnarnd" (Ormond Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Omega RX Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil (Hardcover)

This is a great book for the lay reader. It introduces one to a set of difficult concepts without ever talking down to you but not requiring you to get a degree in biochemistry before reading it. There is a wealth of references to studies done by major universities around the world which is really appreciated. I started using the Zone Dietary protocols in 1995 when his first book was published, Enter the Zone. It worked just as he said it would. Over the last two years I've strayed and gained about 10 lbs of unwanted body fat. Having recently gotten myself reorganized, I've started again and not only has the fat just melted off, but my BP has lowered. I've also started taking the Omega3 and can tell a difference. There are other books on Omega3 but Sears has a way of dealing with the subject that gives one the sense of talking to a family member about the stars: he's right there and present and witty and smart. I only wish I'd known about Omega3 years ago. It, too, works. And what in this day of endless infomercials is more fascinating than to find something that works just as its promoter says it will???
My only criticism of the book is in the editing and proof reading. The publishers should be horse whipped.

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