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

"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

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"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.

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Let me know what your Dr. has to say, Libby!

Hugs, Teri

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

>>>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)

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Should I spend the money for omega 3 stuff?  Would it help?  Would it cause side effects that are not desireable?

teaman