Is a Fish Oil Supplement Good For Me?

Fish Oil Supplements can be beneficial to many, but from what I've read, eating the right fish is still the best thing overall. I've included some links and hope that this helps you to make your own educated decision on this question.

Hugs, Teri

"Can you get omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil supplements?"

"Fish oil supplements do provide omega-3 fatty acids. But the best way to get these nutrients is by eating fish. Besides omega-3s, fish also provide a lean source of protein, B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus — nutrients not found in supplements alone.

Some people may benefit from fish oil supplements if taken along with eating a variety of fish several times a week. The American Heart Association recommends fish oil supplements for people with coronary artery disease and people who need to lower their triglyceride level. Talk to your doctor before taking these supplements. Large amounts of omega-3s cause excessive bleeding in some people."

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=NU00292

If you like to eat Fish to get your fish oil, another thing to keep an eye out for is mercury levels. I think all fish have some mercury, but it is always best to purchase wild fish... as in not farm-raised. It is really surprising how many markets and restaurants sell the farm-raised stuff. The wild is more expensive, but well worth it.

"Coumadin, Aspirin, Plavix, Heparin, Hormone therapy, or birth control meds. Some Blood Pressure medications and Cyclosporine, etretinate, any herbs with blood-thinning effects like angelica, anise, arnica, capsicum, celery, chamomile, clove, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, panax ginseng, horse chestnut, horseradish, licorice, onion, papain, passionflower, red clover, turmeric, and willow, along with Vitamin E."

http://www.realage.com/research_library/searchResults.aspx?link=file%3A//Utility2/crsfiles/ma/ma_fishoil_ma.htm

The above medications, herbs and Vit. E may interact with Fish Oil Supplements, so please make sure your Dr. knows what you are taking, in addition to your normal medications that they've prescribed.

Each of us need to read and learn about the medications and supplements that we take. What helps one person in one situation, may not always help someone else. That's why none of us are all on the same med.'s now for heart disease, as we all have different medical issues that we are dealing with. So only use this info as the thoughts and research of one persons views, then discuss this with your Dr. I truly hope this helps you!

There is a product called Rescue 1250 which is just the Omega 3 seperated from the fish oil

>>>Sara, was this product created to eliminate the bleeding factor?<<<

 

  Not sure..I just hear commercials for it all day on my local talk radio station

>>>There is a product called Rescue 1250 which is just the Omega 3 seperated from the fish oil......<<<

>>>I checked on a couple of search engines and from I could find, no one's saying...or, I didn't see it. Perhaps, it needs more time to be around?<<<

    OHHH...I see..I had a blonde moment..It`s actually "Res-Q 1250".......Perhaps there is something on there about the bleeding thing...Either way it sounds like a great alternative to statins

 

 

 

 

Post Edited By Moderator (Teri16) : 8/19/2005 4:10:06 PM (GMT-6)

..Of course..I wasn`t really bothered by it

When i had my heart attack and bypass surgery the VA hospital staffed by doctors from UCLA gave me omega-3 fish oil
before and after surgery. I had to go off all blood thinners but they did not stop the omega 3.

If the doctors at UCLA think omega 3 works i am going to keep taking it.