fish oil
i take 1 1200mg softgel daily
like evening primrose oil, fish oil is an essential fatty acid. they share a lot of the same benefits and are both good sources of omega-3s.
a note on my dosage: the fish oil bottle suggests i take 3 softgels a day... since i also get omega-3s from evening primrose oil, i only take one of each a day.
most doctors believe that you should eat fish twice a week. since most people don't (and not all fish is safe), fish oil supplements are a good substitute.
even though the FDA has not endorsed fish oil as a "rda" supplement, the american heart association has come out in favor of fish consumption.
oil of pisces is the best website i've found regarding the health benefits of fish oil.
By chance to you have ADHD? If so, has the fish oil done anything to diminish the impact?
Posted by: Phil at September 24, 2004 12:18 AMno, i don't have ADHD. i think i have the opposite of ADHD: i can pay attention and i'm sub-active.
i have read, though, that fish oil (and flax oil) are alternative treatments for ADHD. seems like a good first step to take before hitting the hard stuff (ritalin).
Posted by: christa at September 24, 2004 12:43 AMI've been giving my dog fish oil for more than a year and it hasn't helped his ADHD a bit. On the other hand, I've been taking it myself and ... hey, look, something shiny ...
Posted by: Lisa B at September 25, 2004 1:25 PMHello there! I know this is an older post, but you may be interested in my website all about fish oil news! It's called Fish Oil Blog and it's all about fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids. It's located at http://www.fishoilblog.com/ Leave me a comment or e-mail and let me know what you think! Also, what kind of fish oil are you taking?
Warm regards,
Marshall
Hello again!
I noticed you said that you don't take as much fish oil because you take evening primrose oil. EPO contains large amounts of GLA, which is an omega-6 fatty acid. While it is still an essential fatty acid and is crucial in a lot of body processes, it is nowhere near as important as EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil! How many omega-3s does it say are in one 1,200mg soft gel?
Thanks.
Warm regards,
Marshall