Question 1

can omega fish oil lower psa?

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Doubtful: Psa rises from enlarged prostate or tumor.  Omega fish oil is not likely to impactbthis.

Question 2

does fish oil raise hdl?  how much?

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

Question 3

why does fish oil raise blood pressure ?

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

Question 4

i am a diabetic. can taking omega fish oil raise my blood sugar?

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Does not add up: Why would you want to raise your blood sugar.  Fish oil will not raise or lower blood sugar.

Question 5

do omega 3 in nuts, sapn, etc raise hdl?  if so, the fish oil should as well right?

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Don't focus here: The evidence on omega-3's as offering protection from atherosclerosis . Heart disease / stroke is unclear at best. I think your own physician and most of us here would urge you instead to look at lifestyle considerations (diet, fitness) instead of what kinds of oils are in nuts. Reading speculative stuff / slick promotions is fun but no substitute for real hard work that will help you.

Question 6

what are the top 3 ways to raise hdl? i fixed tc/tg/ldl with high fiber, fish oil, guggulsterones, pantethine, niaspan, (niacin) but hdl went from 29 to 30

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Most fixed: Of all the lipoprotein fractions, HDL seems to be the most "fixed" by genetics and the most difficult to alter by behavioral changes. The things you have done, especially niacin and lowering triglycerides, should have the most effect. Physical activity, ideal weight maintenance, and, maybe a glass of red wine a day, might also be of help. Sante!

Question 7

how long to use fish oil?

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Fish Oil: Studies have shown that  moderate consumption of fish oil can reduce heart disease risk.  This is less than 250 mg/day.  Consuming more than that, may not offer additional value.

Question 8

what does fish oil pills do?

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Fish Oil: Fish oil supplies essential omega-3 fats that our bodies cannot make on their own.  Among their many effects, they can lower triglycerides, prevent heart disease,  help reduce high blood pressure, and reduce inflammation in the body.  Fish oil helps ward off depression too.  In general, most people need at least 1-2 grams of epa and 500mg dha per day in a fish oil preparation.

Question 9

can fish oil improve my vision?

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Don't Know: Omega 3 fatty acids are suspected to improve patients with macular degeneration.  This has yet to be proven, but a study is underway to determine this exact question. 

Look for data from the "areds 2" study due to come out in the 1-2 years.

The short answer is that nothing has been proven.

Question 10

can fish oil help you with studying?

Accepted Answer

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

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