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[i-have-a-question]

So I am switching from capsules to liquid. I've found a supplier of Carlson's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil here in the UK (which is flavoured thank heavens!) and have also found a product called RxOmega-3 Factors, which claims to be pharamceutical grade Fish Oil.

RX Omega-3 Factor (EPA & DHA= 2630mg & Vit E 10 IU per 5ml):
http://www.foryourhealth.co.uk/store.asp?pid=48

Carlson Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA= 1100mg, Vit A 700IU, Vit D 200 IU, Vit E 10 IU per 5ml):
http://www.foryourhealth.co.uk/store.asp?pid=114

Is this enough Vitamin A? I know the Twin Labs gives you 4615 IU of Vitamin A, but I can't find it here in the UK.

For anyone in the UK looking for supplies, I can recommend this website; fast delivery, no P&P costs, well wrapped products.

Other vitamins I got from Holland & Barrett no problem.

[NdnRomeo]

Good luck psuboy, hope this regimen works well for you. Yes I am going to continue to eliminate the dairy from my diet and still waiting for the fish and cod oils to come in.

Romeo: Are you using the Complex 15 cream or lotion?

I'm using the face one. I'm still confused about the complex 15 face cream. Apparently no one gets clogged pores from it... but I am having weird results. I've been testing this for a long time on myself. Basically my nose does have bigger pores than the rest of my face, I think most people do. When I apply a little bit, nothing much happens. But when I apply more, the pores in my nose do get clogged. The rest of my face is perfectly fine though, just my nose. When I put none they all go away. So it's either use none, or just a little. I want to use some, it's better than none, but without any, sometimes you get other issues when yous kin starts to get drier. I don't know what to do now lol. Moisturizer is my last issue!

So I am switching from capsules to liquid. I've found a supplier of Carlson's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil here in the UK (which is flavoured thank heavens!) and have also found a product called RxOmega-3 Factors, which claims to be pharamceutical grade Fish Oil.

RX Omega-3 Factor (EPA & DHA= 2630mg & Vit E 10 IU per 5ml):
http://www.foryourhealth.co.uk/store.asp?pid=48

Carlson Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA= 1100mg, Vit A 700IU, Vit D 200 IU, Vit E 10 IU per 5ml):
http://www.foryourhealth.co.uk/store.asp?pid=114

Is this enough Vitamin A? I know the Twin Labs gives you 4615 IU of Vitamin A, but I can't find it here in the UK.

For anyone in the UK looking for supplies, I can recommend this website; fast delivery, no P&P costs, well wrapped products.

Other vitamins I got from Holland & Barrett no problem.

Exactly, the cod liver oil from carlson won't cut it, not enough retinol (vit A). You should either use twin lab or GNC brand, they contain fairly similar amounts of vit A with the similar amounts of omega 3. Also I am not sure how good the RX factor is in terms of reliability, it doesn't seem like a great website. I don't know much about the brand though, if you can find carlson do use that instead. If you still stick to RX, use only half a teaspoon because that contains a ton of omega 3 in one serving. So use 2.5 ml. It will almost be like a couple of drops literally lol.

[psuboy]

Is the cod liver oil supposed to be kept in the refrigerator along with the fish oil? It says on the bottle store in a cool dry place. But I could have sworn I read somewhere on here someone said to keep that in the frig as well...

[psuboy]

One more quick question...I eat salmon twice a week. Is it still a good idea to take the fish oil after eating the salmon? It would make sense to me to just leave out the fish or cod liver oil and take the rest of the supplements after eating the salmon. But I'm not exactly sure. What would you recommend Romeo...or anyone else for that matter?

[NdnRomeo]

One more quick question...I eat salmon twice a week. Is it still a good idea to take the fish oil after eating the salmon? It would make sense to me to just leave out the fish or cod liver oil and take the rest of the supplements after eating the salmon. But I'm not exactly sure. What would you recommend Romeo...or anyone else for that matter?

That sounds pretty reasonable since you are already ingesting a lot of omega 3 . Leave out the fish oil, but not the cod liver oil due the retinol

[Dr. Acne]

Well if it doesn't say refrigerate after opening, my assumption is it shouldn't be.

[Da Real BucK]

Romeo, do you cut out sugars completely? Would like fruit juces like orange juice be bad?

and can you answer these: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php...t&p=2291968

Thanks again.

[Sunset2Sunrise]

For the past week or so I've been eating 2 peices of toast, dipped in a good amount of olive oil twice daily. I know olive oil is only one componet to the regimen but as of right now its the only "ingredient" I have on hand. I notice my skin texture is changing, also my oil seems to be changing. Just out of curiosity when I woke up yesterday I didnt wash my face. My skin tends to get oily and it still did but Idk, the oil seems kind of different. If I didn't wash my face typically, I would break out badly from the oil on my face. I didn't break out... !!!!! My old pimples also seeming to be fading faster than the norm, my skins also soft. OLIVE OIL! Cant wait to incorporate the rest of the regimen!!!

Also, I should say... I'm not really sure how much olive oil I'm consuming a day, I dont have a tablespoon measurer, I just pour out a very generous amount and dip my toast into it. I do this for breakfast and at night. It is DELICIOUS. I think I'm hooked, acne or not.

[psuboy]

For the past week or so I've been eating 2 peices of toast, dipped in a good amount of olive oil twice daily. I know olive oil is only one componet to the regimen but as of right now its the only "ingredient" I have on hand. I notice my skin texture is changing, also my oil seems to be changing. Just out of curiosity when I woke up yesterday I didnt wash my face. My skin tends to get oily and it still did but Idk, the oil seems kind of different. If I didn't wash my face typically, I would break out badly from the oil on my face. I didn't break out... !!!!! My old pimples also seeming to be fading faster than the norm, my skins also soft. OLIVE OIL! Cant wait to incorporate the rest of the regimen!!!

Also, I should say... I'm not really sure how much olive oil I'm consuming a day, I dont have a tablespoon measurer, I just pour out a very generous amount and dip my toast into it. I do this for breakfast and at night. It is DELICIOUS. I think I'm hooked, acne or not.

I completely agree with you on the taste of EVOO. I absolutely love it on just about every food I eat now. And I've noticed MUCH less oil production on my face since I have been eating it. Congratulations sunset on your improvement! I just got all of my supplements in the mail today and I am really excited to start this regime today. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress. Good luck all.

[Sunset2Sunrise]

For the past week or so I've been eating 2 peices of toast, dipped in a good amount of olive oil twice daily. I know olive oil is only one componet to the regimen but as of right now its the only "ingredient" I have on hand. I notice my skin texture is changing, also my oil seems to be changing. Just out of curiosity when I woke up yesterday I didnt wash my face. My skin tends to get oily and it still did but Idk, the oil seems kind of different. If I didn't wash my face typically, I would break out badly from the oil on my face. I didn't break out... !!!!! My old pimples also seeming to be fading faster than the norm, my skins also soft. OLIVE OIL! Cant wait to incorporate the rest of the regimen!!!

Also, I should say... I'm not really sure how much olive oil I'm consuming a day, I dont have a tablespoon measurer, I just pour out a very generous amount and dip my toast into it. I do this for breakfast and at night. It is DELICIOUS. I think I'm hooked, acne or not.

I completely agree with you on the taste of EVOO. I absolutely love it on just about every food I eat now. And I've noticed MUCH less oil production on my face since I have been eating it. Congratulations sunset on your improvement! I just got all of my supplements in the mail today and I am really excited to start this regime today. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress. Good luck all.

Thankyou PSU! I'm really shocked... I just started yet so much improvement already and with just the olive oil. Also, I should add, my oil production has decreased now that I think about it. I could of never got away with out washing my face, I would of looked like a wet seal. Granted, there was still oil... just less and seems to be a different consistency almost. Really looking forward to starting the regimen!!

Congratulations also, and GOODLUCK PSU!! Oh- btw, where did you order your supplements from? Walgreens?

[NdnRomeo]

Romeo, do you cut out sugars completely? Would like fruit juces like orange juice be bad?

and can you answer these: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php...t&p=2291968

Thanks again.

Sorry about that, I missed over those questions I will answer then in just a few minutes

Also no I don't cut out sugar completely, it's a bit silly when our body needs sugars too . Just don't go crazy on it, you'll be fine. Meaning I don't go out of my way to eat sweets, but say if something has sugar in it, I won't freak out about it =)

[NdnRomeo]

For the past week or so I've been eating 2 peices of toast, dipped in a good amount of olive oil twice daily. I know olive oil is only one componet to the regimen but as of right now its the only "ingredient" I have on hand. I notice my skin texture is changing, also my oil seems to be changing. Just out of curiosity when I woke up yesterday I didnt wash my face. My skin tends to get oily and it still did but Idk, the oil seems kind of different. If I didn't wash my face typically, I would break out badly from the oil on my face. I didn't break out... !!!!! My old pimples also seeming to be fading faster than the norm, my skins also soft. OLIVE OIL! Cant wait to incorporate the rest of the regimen!!!

Also, I should say... I'm not really sure how much olive oil I'm consuming a day, I dont have a tablespoon measurer, I just pour out a very generous amount and dip my toast into it. I do this for breakfast and at night. It is DELICIOUS. I think I'm hooked, acne or not.

That is really good to hear! Now you know why I call it the carpet bomb regimen (lol). After everything, I hope acne will just completely be annihilated since we do target the most important sources

And that is exactly what should be happening, your oil glands will feed off the pure oil and it will secret sebum the way it should be. Usually oil sits on the face, becomes comedogenic, and inflammatory. But now it does it's job, it comes out and nourishes the skin and enhances moisture to your skin as well.

Please do take pictures so that in the future when you get better we can have a few comparison pics =)

Just watch, people will start to begin noticing how healthy you look as well

Also, you're probably producing the same amount of oil right now, but the difference being that it's not comedogenic and it is nourishing your skin. It's the squalene in olive oil which is doing it.

I remember people used to associate acne with oil, and they used to stop taking any fats, which worsens it. It's also worse to take the wrong kind of fats, but when you're taking in the good kind, your skin thanks you for it and your body is relieved!

Keep us updated

If you are not ever 100% better let me know, there are still more ways and things you can do to ensure complete success.

[NdnRomeo]

Romeo, few more questions, trying to get my motivation up

1. is the evoo the biggest component to this regimen? if not, what is?

I would say so, but to be honest it's all pretty vital, from the retinol in the cod liver oil to the squalene in the olive oil to the effects of omega 3 etc, and not to mention the zinc and b complex vitamins role in acne. they pretty much manipulate your sebaceous glands and keratin production to prevent and keep a strong hold on acne.

2. did you have body acne? if so, did this solve that as well?

I used to have it yes, and yes it killed it I had many other issues too like red bumps on the back of my arms (keratosis pilarsis), and even some in my scalp, it all went, slowly but surely, it died

3. did your acne subside only after doing this regimen?

Yup! It all makes sense as well.

4. have you tested to see if you stopped taking these sups if the acne came back?

Yup, it does come back, scary indeed.

5. whats the min. tbsps of evoo one could consume and still see improvements?

It's hard to say, if I am personally deficient by even one serving, I will start seeing reprocussions. Your body does not mess around when it says you need X amount of grams daily minimum, and now I know why those are the minimum figures. So I would say 4 servings minimum. If not, you can always take 5, which is ideal and perfect. Or you take 4 but split it around 3 times a day in case twice a day doesn't work. Your oil glands feed off the oils so if you can give it a constant stream of oil, it will love you

6. how has this regimen affected your facial oil production? you more dry or more oily?

It becomes more nourishing, doing what oil should be doing, nourishing our faces, retaining moisture, and just looking healthy. Instead of sitting on the face, it will absorb into the skin like some lotion from heaven (lol).

7. do you think that if you had an unhealthy diet, this regimen will still work? or does it have a lot to do with your diet as well?

It depends, if I had too much sugar, I may increase oil production etc. But if I keep taking all my supplements and oils, I 'should' be okay, but I don't risk it. Water is also important. Your skin acts like a waste disposal if your body has no other means, so water helps flush out the system too.


thanks in advance

I answered each question under the question =)

[Philey-O-Fish]

This reminds me when I get oily skin by the end of the day, it sometimes gets into my eyes and stings. It really does feel like the oil on my skin is very counter productive. I have been clear a few times in my years and at those times the skin sebum felt very nourishing. So I'm going to try this.

Also sometimes when I eat pizza I can smell the cheese from the sebum on my face.

[Philey-O-Fish]

I already cook with olive oil, so I decided what the hell and I am trying this out. I just shotgunned my first two tablespoons in between a snack. It wasn't so bad. It's more the consistency that makes me want to gag.

[NdnRomeo]

I already cook with olive oil, so I decided what the hell and I am trying this out. I just shotgunned my first two tablespoons in between a snack. It wasn't so bad. It's more the consistency that makes me want to gag.

Make sure the amount you need daily is obtained by taking it on top of food, don't count the amount you cook with, cooking olive oil is not effective =)

lol You can make a nice dip instead if you don't want to swallow it, swallowing tastes bad. , add olive oil, pepper, basil, and balsamic vinegar and you have a snack with some bread.

[Da Real BucK]

Romeo, I went to vitamine shoppe and I was taking the cod liver oil you mentioned, but they sayd this one was better so I grabbed it: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/brow....jsp?id=YE-1001

Tell me if that will do the trick.. and if I should still take a teaspon. if not ill take it back and get the other one.

also will this be as good as your vitamin b time released pills? http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/brow....jsp?id=VS-1050

if so, do i still need to take separate 500mg vitamin c?

[Dr. Acne]

I think the brand of EVOO I got might not be that good. The brand is:

Carapelli "100% Natural First Cold Pressing"

Anyway, just got the oils in today, let the regimen begin!

[NdnRomeo]

Romeo, I went to vitamine shoppe and I was taking the cod liver oil you mentioned, but they sayd this one was better so I grabbed it: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/brow....jsp?id=YE-1001

Tell me if that will do the trick.. and if I should still take a teaspon. if not ill take it back and get the other one.

also will this be as good as your vitamin b time released pills? http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/brow....jsp?id=VS-1050

if so, do i still need to take separate 500mg vitamin c?

They told you to get that one instead to upsell you, since it costs twice as more. It actually won't work because if you notice, the vitamin A content is only 17%, and twin labs has 100% per serving , which is why I use that. So return it, get the twin labs, and get money on top of it =). Be sure it does NOT say emulsified on it, because that's the kind we don't want =) It will just say no flavored or cherry =).

For the b complex you have two options, you can take the one I am taking, or you can take this other one from walgreens:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp...;id=prod3665125
This one also seems pretty decent. It's hard to find a perfect match but that's close. I am sure they will have the one I am taking too

Or you can also take this one from vitamin shoppe
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/brow....jsp?id=VS-1046

It contains a good amount. It's the b-50. I am not sure if the vitamine shoppe is any different or how good it is, it should be fine, it's just b vitamins so I doubt they can mess that up lol.

So you can pick =) I think the vitamin shoppe one does look better.


P.S. I read that you eat only fast food and cakes and what not? That's really bad, I bet you anything that's killing you right there (acne wise). Transfat is the absolute worst thing you can do for acne.

I think the brand of EVOO I got might not be that good. The brand is:

Carapelli "100% Natural First Cold Pressing"

Anyway, just got the oils in today, let the regimen begin!

It should be fine =)

Good luck!!

[NdnRomeo]

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http://www.womentowomen.com/nutritionandwe...ltivitamin.aspx

Another important reason is that vitamins and minerals often compete for absorption, leaving some important nutrients out in the dirt.

There was a study done by an accredited university which stated how you usually only absorb about 20% of your multivitamin. I cannot find the link anymore, but it was very legit and it isn't hard to believe.