Anyone here take Fish Oil?

[#98QBKiller]

I've been researching its benefits for a while and just started taking it. With my family history of high cholesterol and my high-protein diet I thought it would be a good idea.

I've also read a lot of new studies saying that it's shown to be a fairly effective anti-depressant. I'm not a depressed person but after taking it for just a little bit I've noticed an elevation in my mood.

The Mayo Clinic gave it good scores on several cardiovascular/blood pressure issues too:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fish-oil/NS_patient-fishoil/DSECTION=evidence

Evidence

These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

High blood pressure

Multiple human trials report small reductions in blood pressure with intake of omega-3 fatty acid. DHA may have greater benefits than EPA. However, high intakes of omega-3 fatty acids per day may be necessary to obtain clinically relevant effects, and at this dose level, there is an increased risk of bleeding. Therefore, a qualified healthcare provider should be consulted prior to starting treatment with supplements. A

Hypertriglyceridemia (fish oil / EPA plus DHA)

There is strong scientific evidence from human trials that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements (EPA + DHA) significantly reduce blood triglyceride levels. Benefits appear to be dose-dependent. Fish oil supplements also appear to cause small improvements in high-density lipoprotein ("good cholesterol"); however, increases (worsening) in low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL/"bad cholesterol") are also observed. It is not clear if alpha-linolenic acid significantly affects triglyceride levels, and there is conflicting evidence in this area. The American Heart Association has published recommendations for EPA + DHA. Because of the risk of bleeding from omega-3 fatty acids, a qualified healthcare provider should be consulted prior to starting treatment with supplements. There is growing evidence that reducing C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is beneficial towards favorable cardiovascular outcomes, although additional research is pending in this area. The data on fish oils and CRP levels is mixed. A

Secondary cardiovascular disease prevention (fish oil / EPA plus DHA)

Several well-conducted randomized controlled trials report that in people with a history of heart attack, regular consumption of oily fish or fish oil/omega-3 supplements reduces the risk of non-fatal heart attack, fatal heart attack, sudden death, and all-cause mortality (death due to any cause). Most patients in these studies were also using conventional heart drugs, suggesting that the benefits of fish oils may add to the effects of other therapies. A

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[Bang]

I do, just generic fish oil, 2 gels 1200 MGs each.

The burps are horrifying

~Bang

[zCommander]

Fish oil is good for you and reduces ADD among many other benefits - why take Ritalin when you can take this natural product. Take the one that say Omega3 + Vitamin D. Also you should take Acai berry which can be bought from your local drug store. Acai berry has a nice punch of anti-oxidants as well as help reduce cholesterol and is good for your blood.

[Enter Apotheosis]

I do, just generic fish oil, 2 gels 1200 MGs each.

The burps are horrifying

~Bang

Yes they are. It seems to help a bit if you chill/freeze the capsules and take them in the middle of a meal, though.

[redskin-one]

i've been taking it for over a year now because my HDL/LDL ratio is way out of wack but my total cholesterol is only 143.

[skinsfan07]

Been taking em for like a year. Good stuff. 1 pill twice a day.

[boofMcboof]

Not everyday. If I go through a couple weeks without much fish in my diet I'll pop some.

[Duckus]

I give them to my dog - and then started taking them myself.

[DeanCollins]

good stuff, I take it to raise my hdl

[nyskinsfan56]

My wife takes them occasionally but we eat enough fish during the week (3+ times a week) that we probably don't need to supplement. Any reason you don't just add more fish to your diet instead?

[#98QBKiller]

I do, just generic fish oil, 2 gels 1200 MGs each.

The burps are horrifying

~Bang

I take two 1290 MGs a day, I made sure I bought a brand that claimed to not give you the fish burps. So far so good, I haven't had a case of them yet.

My wife takes them occasionally but we eat enough fish during the week (3+ times a week) that we probably don't need to supplement. Any reason you don't just add more fish to your diet instead?

I guess it just comes down to convenience. I love fish but this isn't a great time of year for hitting the fish market and my girlfriend doesn't like seafood that much so it's just easier for me to pop the concentrated pills.

[Chump Bailey]

The benefits are seemingly endless and it is one of my mainstays as far as supplementation goes. I'd recommend Barlean's or Carlson's products for purity.

[Mickalino]

Don't take it. It's a bunch of B.S.

It's clearly not medicine, so it must be alternative medicine, and therefore quackery, and of no use for depression.

/sarcasm for the anti-alternative medicine crowd

[Chump Bailey]

My wife takes them occasionally but we eat enough fish during the week (3+ times a week) that we probably don't need to supplement. Any reason you don't just add more fish to your diet instead?

Aside from sardines, anchovies, other small cold water fish, pretty much all others are contaminated with heavy metals and other toxins. You can order wild red salmon from good sources online however that's supposed to be fairly pure. Expensive, but an option. You may also want to stay away from farmed fish. I do anyways.

[Mickalino]

Fish Oil = Snake Oil

What else can I sell you ?

:laugh:

[Jumbo]

Don't take it. It's a bunch of B.S.

It's clearly not medicine, so it must be alternative medicine, and therefore quackery, and of no use for depression.

/sarcasm for the anti-alternative medicine crowd

I take it.

But remember, mi amigo, there's a difference between having an open mind and having a head like a sieve. :pfft:

[#98QBKiller]

What else can I sell you ?

A Chick-Fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich w/ fries.

[Mickalino]

I take it.

But remember, mi amigo, there's a difference between having an open mind and having a head like a sieve. :pfft:

It musta been taking too much fish oil for mood improvement, that caused your head to open up like a sieve

[Bostic Hog]

I give it to my dog for her skin .... no more itchy dog Of course, her burps SUCK!!!

[Burgundy Burner]

<Raises Hand>

Yep, I take fish oil.

[Mickalino]

I eat fish.

Fish has fish oil in it.

[Mufumonk]

My doctor has me taking it to help my hdl/ldl ratio. I take Nature Made and don't have any issues with fish burps.

[Mickalino]

So, what are all you people who are taking fishd sticks, going to take for a supplement, when you get mercury poisoining from all those fish pills

[zCommander]

I eat fish.

Fish has fish oil in it.

And Mercury.

[Mickalino]

And Mercury.

Depends what body of water the fish came from