Thanks for the additional information on this matter. Am curious to know what Drs Klaper and Fuhrman said in your exchange with them. Were they receptive to the information you provided?
Thanks for watching and a great question. I want to preface that I admire both men and am grateful for their contributions to human health. I have known Michael Klaper for over 20 years and have had many conversations with him over the years about this and we exchange studies regularly. He has been admirably open-minded and receptive but seems still not to be convinced that ALA is sufficiently converted, because he still thinks the Omega 3 Index is accurate, waiting for more research that is more convincing to him. Even Dr. Bill Harris, the inventor and seller of the O3I RBC Test recently stated that it is "not appropriate" for ALA/SDA sources of Omegas. I have only this year had lengthy email exchanges with Joel, who has taken one of the strongest stances for the use of pre-formed DHA in the entire Veg community. My friends and Vegan Doctors; Dr. Frank Sabatino, Dr. Milton Mills, and Dr. Tim Radak are all firmly in the view of not needing preformed DHA, and even recognizing the potential negative effects of preformed DHA. Joel has been less receptive to this information and almost combative in his defense of pre-formed DHA. I do not fall back into the reason being that "he sells DHA supplements" for being the reason for his passion. I honestly believe that he, like myself and the other doctors mentioned, truly wants the best health for others. I believe Michael's and especially Joel's concern is mostly based on fear of dementia, which is understandable at their age. But at 61, I am concerned as well, and why I did this video. I will let the science speak for itself and let others decide the best course of action for them, but to provide as much information about the physiological mechanisms in play in the development of dementia, so people can make the most informed decision for themselves.
I mentioned my conversations with Joel in the very first part of the video. I show the research that indicates he may be incorrect in his assumptions. Thanks for watching.
