I've heard great things about these. Anyone here taking them?
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quote:Originally posted by blue's:
semiannualchick, I take 2,000 mg. of omega 3's per day...
quote:Originally posted by Basement Cat:
Just wait'll that first burp....
Ewwness.
quote:Originally posted by Cookey:
As many of you know, I'm not one to trample on anyone's widely held, cherished beliefs but I will say that there is new data on this subject that is contrary to what some of you seem to accept as fact.
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Fish Oil – Better Left in the Fish?
Everybody knows fish oil is good for you. It’s one of the most popular diet supplements, and even the FDA allows claims that it can help prevent heart attacks. It has been claimed to help everything from schizophrenia to psoriasis. Here are the only claims that are supported by good quality evidence:
1. In patients who have had a heart attack, fish oil improves survival.
2. It reduces triglycerides.
3. In patients with high cholesterol levels it reduces the risk of coronary events but does not decrease mortality.
4. It reduces blood pressure slightly.
There are some concerns. In the DART 2 trial of men with chronic coronary disease (stable angina), it apparently increased the risk of death. In a study of patients who had an implanted cardioverter defibrillator, it increased the risk of arrhythmias. With higher doses, it can worsen control of diabetes and it can increase bleeding tendency. Side effects include burping, heartburn, and an unpleasant aftertaste.
People see that fish oil improves survival after a heart attack so they assume it should also help prevent heart disease in people who don’t yet have it. That does not necessarily follow: insulin improves survival of diabetics, but that doesn’t mean healthy people should take insulin to prevent diabetes.
A 2006 review article in The Medical Letter concluded, “Eating fatty fish may be beneficial for healthy people, but there is no evidence from prospective trials that fish oil supplements prevent cardiovascular disease in the general population.”
My mother-in-law practically drank it She had both macular degeneration and Altzheimer disease(Ithink it is supposed to help it also.)quote:Originally posted by LMM:
Just this morning it was mentioned for help in slowing down the progression of macular degeneration in the eyes along with all the "B" vitamins.
quote:Originally posted by 4CommonGood@gmx.com:
There is a coated brand of fish oil that prevents the fishy taste. I guess it doesn't completely dissolve until it leaves the stomach. I've noticed an after taste.
quote:Originally posted by earthmomma:My mother-in-law practically drank it She had both macular degeneration and Altzheimer disease(Ithink it is supposed to help it also.)quote:Originally posted by LMM:
Just this morning it was mentioned for help in slowing down the progression of macular degeneration in the eyes along with all the "B" vitamins.
quote:Originally posted by PapaTim00:quote:Originally posted by Cookey:
A 2006 review article in The Medical Letter concluded, “Eating fatty fish may be beneficial for healthy people, but there is no evidence from prospective trials that fish oil supplements prevent cardiovascular disease in the general population.”[/i]
thanks for the info cooky, i did have a heart attack and the fish oil has kept my triglycerides in check.
quote:Originally posted by yankeegramma:
My heart Dr. has me taking 1000 mg. three times a day of Fish Oil.
BC, Kindred told me that Biotin was good for hair and nails. I have been taking 1000 mcg. five times a day for the last week and it seems to be helping my nails grow.I did ask my Dr. if it was O.K. first because they have me on so much other medication.