We have received very valuable, but critical feedback on a recent post regarding omega-3 fish and flax oil and I want to provide an apology.
First of all, we would like to thank all those who felt strongly enough about the kind of information that is put into this site to step up and tell us when you take exception. There is enough JUNK on the internet, especially in the health a wellness industry. I can’t believe the exaggerations, misrepresentations and the lies I encounter as I do the research for this site.
Obviously, Inflammation911.com certainly does not want to be a contributor to the pile o’ junk.
Secondly, I truly appreciate this feedback and want all to know that ALL feedback will ALWAYS be welcome and greatly appreciated.
So, on to the correction or, more precisely, the editorial clarification.
The recent post entitled “Best Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Fish or Flaxseed?” brought attention to a story on CNN about a book by Dr. Andrew Stoll called “The Omega-3 Connection”. He claimed in the interview that “two-thirds of the population cannot convert the omega-3 found in flaxseed”. This proved to be quite a controvesial claim.
I have not read the book (I will be reading it soon however) so I cannot elaborate on how he substantiates that claim. But who would have thought there was such a following for flax oil! :)
What We Have Learned
First: I thought I already knew this, but I guess not–don’t accept everything you read or hear as TRUE. Be diligent and do some research!
Second: Clearly provide an editorial opinion when sharing information from another source. In this case, I wish I would have made it clear that I did not verify the claim that “two-thirds of the population cannot convert the omega-3 found in flaxseed”.
Third: Openly ask for help from our community of readers when presenting a controversial bit of information. We would love to see an open and frank discussion of the various natural health topics we discuss. This would only improve the quality and authenticity of the information found at Inflammation911.com.
Finally: We have a great group of readers who care very much about honest natural health information and they deserve the best we have to offer.
Again, thank you for the feedback and keep it coming!
1 response so far ↓
1 Sherry // May 24, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I must be one of those people who do NOT convert whatever is in flax/oils. If I have so much as a drop of anything with flax I am nearly incapacitated with painful inflammation that can take many days .. even a couple of weeks depending on how much I have taken .. before I feel better again.
Thanks for the informative site .. btw .. :)
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