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What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007 at 1:31 AM CuteLittleBunnie (Login CuteLittleBunnie)
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Is it good for you and what does fish oil do? Oh and can it increase breasts when combined with organic flaxseed oil gel pills? Thanks!
sandy
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:34 PM
All oils are good for NBE
Suzy
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:35 PM
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); it is very important to include these in the diet; amongst other things they help fight and prevent heart disease, cancer, depression, arthritis, diabetes, ulcers and the list goes on. Omega-3 fatty acids also help increase energy levels and the ability to concentrate; hence the government supported idea to give to schoolchildren to improve ability.
As for benefits for nbe, I have no idea, but the importance of including them in one's diet cannot be overemphasised.
Henri
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:41 PM
The one thing I remember about fish oil, is you need to watch what you get, because the oil can go rancid, which then doesn't help your body at all. I think the way I read to test it, is to open a capsule up and taste it. If its good it shouldn't taste too horrible. I'll have to see if I can find that info., but I don't know anything else about it.
sophie
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 6:11 PM
I am on a super heavy dose of fish oil right now, recommended by the naturopath/MD I am seeing. I really went because I had a stress response from having had pneumonia in the spring. But after talking, I realized the stress response and the problems I am experiencing are related to my hormones (adrenal problems). And those adrenal problems I think have caused my body to create more testosterone than normally. Well...anyways...this is what she told me:
Fish Oil is a good source of good cholesterol, and choleterol helps support all hormone functioning. So without good cholesterol in your diet, you are prone to experience a hormone imbalance, and if you have one, taking it will help regulate your hormone activities, and if you try to live a healthy lifestyle, your hormones can help balance themselves. So that is why I am taking it.
It also gets rid of inflammation. I am guessing...but I think when you are under stress, you are prone to inflammation. And stress ages us. That quack Dr. Perricone (while some of what he says is logical and makes sense, he's trying to profit off of common sense and sells ridiculous skincare products, so I guess he isn't quite a quack, though he did lie about attending Yale medical school; he did a residency there) recommends fish oil supplements as well as a diet high in omega threes from sources like salmon, sardines, and other oily fish.
I have been doing this fish oil thing for four days (this is the fifth) and wow! I notice a HUGE difference in my skin! So there must be something to it. And I have been able to sleep more normally. I went there complaining of chronic insomnia. It's crazy how it has worked. But seriously, my skin looks amazing and I haven't done anything differently. I have really nice skin already, but I have the beginning of a line by my mouth, and I actually noticed you can't really see it now. Isn't that strange? Inflammation apparently is a big cause of aging both externally and internally. I also have respiratory problems, which are due to inflammation, and she said the fish oil will help with that as well. So far, I have to say - it is CRAZY how it is working for me.
Henri is totally right though about quality and the fact that it can go rancid. My doctor asked me which brand I already had (had not been taking it), and she said not to take it. She said she had one patient who was using a brand that said they used wild caught salmon. And she said the problem with that is that wild caught salmon have high mercury content. I went to Whole Foods to get the brand she recommended, and the guy who helped me find it just so happened to have worked for their company. And he said he worked for them because he was impressed by their ethic and quality. The brand I have is called "Nordic Naturals." It is 3rd party and they are very particular in testing so that their product is free of heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs. So that's what I have to say about Fish Oil! So far so good! My skin looks great in such a short time - an added perk!
artlady
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to Sophie
October 6 2007, 6:28 PM
Sophie, I found Nordic Naturals and would like to try their fish oil. I notice they have many kinds, like omega-3 or 3-6-9, capsules, drops etc. What did you use?
sophie
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 6:41 PM
hi artlady...i like your name! At the store I was at, they only had the regular Omega 3 and the Complete Omega 3-6-9. The guy at the atore who said he worked for them was kinda cute and we were being sort of flirty and he said, "the ladies seem to like this one." So I got the one "the ladies" like! I'll mention this here, but I mentioned Fish oil on bonette's post about stress and added more. I simply am amazed. I am on this to support my hormone functioning so that it can be in working order for when I get my test results back and we see what I need to do. But I have PMS for the first time since before starting birth control 5 years ago. I NEVER have pms while on birth control. I don't know if it is related, but it does seem to me like something is going on hormonally with me that does not normally. But it also has a lemon scent, so you don't gag while taking them. And by the way - just thought i'd mention - the naturopath recommended I take more than the recommended dose. I don't recommend anyone does that. They are 1000 mg. pills, and you are supposed to take two daily. I take 4 daily.
artlady
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to sophie
October 6 2007, 10:45 PM
Hi, you never mentioned specifically which one you're on: regular omega 3 or Complete omega 3-6-9. Can you tell me? Thanks.
sophie
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 7 2007, 12:08 AM
oh sorry...i didn't! i take the 3-6-9.
October 6 2007 at 1:31 AM CuteLittleBunnie (Login CuteLittleBunnie)
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Is it good for you and what does fish oil do? Oh and can it increase breasts when combined with organic flaxseed oil gel pills? Thanks!
sandy
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:34 PM
All oils are good for NBE
Suzy
(Login SuzyUK)
Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:35 PM
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); it is very important to include these in the diet; amongst other things they help fight and prevent heart disease, cancer, depression, arthritis, diabetes, ulcers and the list goes on. Omega-3 fatty acids also help increase energy levels and the ability to concentrate; hence the government supported idea to give to schoolchildren to improve ability.
As for benefits for nbe, I have no idea, but the importance of including them in one's diet cannot be overemphasised.
Henri
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 12:41 PM
The one thing I remember about fish oil, is you need to watch what you get, because the oil can go rancid, which then doesn't help your body at all. I think the way I read to test it, is to open a capsule up and taste it. If its good it shouldn't taste too horrible. I'll have to see if I can find that info., but I don't know anything else about it.
sophie
(Login sophie9)
Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 6:11 PM
I am on a super heavy dose of fish oil right now, recommended by the naturopath/MD I am seeing. I really went because I had a stress response from having had pneumonia in the spring. But after talking, I realized the stress response and the problems I am experiencing are related to my hormones (adrenal problems). And those adrenal problems I think have caused my body to create more testosterone than normally. Well...anyways...this is what she told me:
Fish Oil is a good source of good cholesterol, and choleterol helps support all hormone functioning. So without good cholesterol in your diet, you are prone to experience a hormone imbalance, and if you have one, taking it will help regulate your hormone activities, and if you try to live a healthy lifestyle, your hormones can help balance themselves. So that is why I am taking it.
It also gets rid of inflammation. I am guessing...but I think when you are under stress, you are prone to inflammation. And stress ages us. That quack Dr. Perricone (while some of what he says is logical and makes sense, he's trying to profit off of common sense and sells ridiculous skincare products, so I guess he isn't quite a quack, though he did lie about attending Yale medical school; he did a residency there) recommends fish oil supplements as well as a diet high in omega threes from sources like salmon, sardines, and other oily fish.
I have been doing this fish oil thing for four days (this is the fifth) and wow! I notice a HUGE difference in my skin! So there must be something to it. And I have been able to sleep more normally. I went there complaining of chronic insomnia. It's crazy how it has worked. But seriously, my skin looks amazing and I haven't done anything differently. I have really nice skin already, but I have the beginning of a line by my mouth, and I actually noticed you can't really see it now. Isn't that strange? Inflammation apparently is a big cause of aging both externally and internally. I also have respiratory problems, which are due to inflammation, and she said the fish oil will help with that as well. So far, I have to say - it is CRAZY how it is working for me.
Henri is totally right though about quality and the fact that it can go rancid. My doctor asked me which brand I already had (had not been taking it), and she said not to take it. She said she had one patient who was using a brand that said they used wild caught salmon. And she said the problem with that is that wild caught salmon have high mercury content. I went to Whole Foods to get the brand she recommended, and the guy who helped me find it just so happened to have worked for their company. And he said he worked for them because he was impressed by their ethic and quality. The brand I have is called "Nordic Naturals." It is 3rd party and they are very particular in testing so that their product is free of heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs. So that's what I have to say about Fish Oil! So far so good! My skin looks great in such a short time - an added perk!
artlady
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to Sophie
October 6 2007, 6:28 PM
Sophie, I found Nordic Naturals and would like to try their fish oil. I notice they have many kinds, like omega-3 or 3-6-9, capsules, drops etc. What did you use?
sophie
(Login sophie9)
Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 6 2007, 6:41 PM
hi artlady...i like your name! At the store I was at, they only had the regular Omega 3 and the Complete Omega 3-6-9. The guy at the atore who said he worked for them was kinda cute and we were being sort of flirty and he said, "the ladies seem to like this one." So I got the one "the ladies" like! I'll mention this here, but I mentioned Fish oil on bonette's post about stress and added more. I simply am amazed. I am on this to support my hormone functioning so that it can be in working order for when I get my test results back and we see what I need to do. But I have PMS for the first time since before starting birth control 5 years ago. I NEVER have pms while on birth control. I don't know if it is related, but it does seem to me like something is going on hormonally with me that does not normally. But it also has a lemon scent, so you don't gag while taking them. And by the way - just thought i'd mention - the naturopath recommended I take more than the recommended dose. I don't recommend anyone does that. They are 1000 mg. pills, and you are supposed to take two daily. I take 4 daily.
artlady
(Login artlady)
to sophie
October 6 2007, 10:45 PM
Hi, you never mentioned specifically which one you're on: regular omega 3 or Complete omega 3-6-9. Can you tell me? Thanks.
sophie
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Re: What are the benefits from taking fish oil?
October 7 2007, 12:08 AM
oh sorry...i didn't! i take the 3-6-9.