Question 1

what would be the beneficial dose of omega-3 fatty acids for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil:

http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.

Question 2

how beneficial are omega 3 supplements such as the ones from nature made for the brain?

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Likely to be helpful: The brain is 70-80% fat. Healthy fats grow better functioning brains and bodies than hydrogenated and unhealthy fats. High quality EPH/DHA fish oil supplements that have been tested for purity and not combined with soy bean oil are thought to be best by many experts. Recent book "Grain Brain" has more detailed information.
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Question 3

is it helpful to take multivitamins if i have adhd & ocd , & i'm taking ritalin & zoloft (sertraline) & omega-3 supplement (efalex active 50+) ? and is it safe ?

Accepted Answer

Probably; yes: I believe it is beneficial for most people to take multivitamins. It's also probably useful for anyone taking most pharmaceuticals. Studies show mutivits. Can have a positive benefit on mood, esp. Those high in b complex: http://bit.Ly/1lu4aou 
multivitamins are very safe- see http://bit.Ly/18xyule
there is no guarantee multivitamins will help but an excellent chance a quality one can be of value.

Question 4

doc wants me to take three 300mg of krill oil daily after my omega 3 test came back. i had been taking 1 krill plus a fish oil daily.  is this unusual?

Accepted Answer

Fish best: No evidence taking capsules help. Recommendation is to eat fish at least twice a week.

Question 5

could cod liver oil contain omega 3 beneficial for the heart and arteries ?

Accepted Answer

I'm skeptical: The journals and internet are fully of contradictory stuff, but the last three big studies I've seen showed no cardiac benefit, which is what I expected. You're free to ask a local evidence-based holistic physician about this. Everyone agrees they are no substitute for sensible eating, avoiding smoking, and physical fitness.

Question 6

i am 18 years old and i take modafinil three days a week at 50mg sublingual ,coffee for the rest 4 days, and omega 3 daily...i'm thinking of adding ginkgo biloba for it's cognitive benefits but afraid of the blood thinning effect, so is it okay?

Accepted Answer

: A brief comment:  several yrs ago, there was an extensive study from the Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical School, finding no significant or substantial cognitive value for Ginkgo Biloba.  So, save your money and do not search for "miracles" from Dr. Google!

Question 7

hello, i have nutrilite heart health omega-3 supplement, but it says to take 3 softgels per day before meals. can i take all three softgels at once?

Accepted Answer

You Like Fish Burps?: Better to split them up. Better absorbed with food. If you don't eat three meals a day then take two with one meal and one with another. but in this case food will help. Or, take the third with a healthy snack. Taking all three at once won't hurt but you want to get your money's worth, right? Also, if you eat some salmon that day, you can skip the supplement. The "real" thing is always better

Question 8

i know that drinking fish oil high in omega 3 is beneficial to everyone, however is it ok to drink if if i have had open heart surgery mv repair done?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is but stay within standard dosages.

Question 9

can i take omega 3-6-9's expired 8/2014?

Accepted Answer

Better to not: Oils go rancid and then are not good to consume. Even products that haven't reached an expiration date can go bad if not stored in cool dark conditions.

Question 10

is it healthy to take omega 3 omega 6 and omega 9?

Accepted Answer

Omega Oils: Omega 3s are the most useful for the average person.  The others are in plentiful in foods we eat.  Look for about 50 % of total mgs are in in Omega 3s when you buy marine fish oil.  Also make sure they purified.  Cheaper oils are too weak and impure.  Peace and good health.

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Is it helpful to take multivitamins if i have adhd & ocd , & i'm taking ritalin & zoloft (sertraline) & omega-3 supplement (efalex active 50+) ? and is it safe ?

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Doc wants me to take three 300mg of krill oil daily after my omega 3 test came back. i had been taking 1 krill plus a fish oil daily. is this unusual?

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Could cod liver oil contain omega 3 beneficial for the heart and arteries ?

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I am 18 years old and i take modafinil three days a week at 50mg sublingual ,coffee for the rest 4 days, and omega 3 daily...i'm thinking of adding ginkgo biloba for it's cognitive benefits but afraid of the blood thinning effect, so is it okay?

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Hello, i have nutrilite heart health omega-3 supplement, but it says to take 3 softgels per day before meals. can i take all three softgels at once?

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I know that drinking fish oil high in omega 3 is beneficial to everyone, however is it ok to drink if if i have had open heart surgery mv repair done?

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Can i take omega 3-6-9's expired 8/2014?

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Is it healthy to take omega 3 omega 6 and omega 9?

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