Question 1

l-arginine and fish oil is good to use for body building? i had a past symptom herpes zoster. its good if i take l-arginine and fish oil supplement

Accepted Answer

L-arginine and: High quality and strong enough (50 % epa&amp;dha) fish oil are good products but high arginine can raise prob of herpes outbreak.  Avoid arginine containing food such as nuts and chocolate.  Lysine supplement will help balance arginine out.  Fish oil studies show benefit for cardio, joints, skin, eyes, and inflammation.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

is fish oil harmful?

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No/Yes: Most anything can be harmful if taken improperly.  Think about it, drinking too much water can make you very ill or you can die.  Fish oil, like anything else should be taken according to manufacturer's directions or according to your health care provider.  Fish oils have many beneficial effects if used properly and if a reputable product is purchased.  Some fish oils are alleged to be contaminate.

Question 3

is fish oil good for you?

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It may be: It may lower triglycerides.

Question 4

what is fish oil's maximum dosage?

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It depends: For routine cardiac prevention the recommended daily dose includes the epa and dha components together. This part should not exceed 1200 mg.  800 mg-1000 mg generally recommended. However, if you are taking it to lower your triglyceride level, higher doses like 2000 mg recommended. Not to exceed 4g. There is a higher risk of bleeding at this high dose so a doctor should see you first.

Question 5

is creel oil better for you than fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Stay tuned: We don't know yet. Not too many good independent studies on krill vs fish oil (1 small study on pms), not sponsored by the manufacturer. No difference between pollution in our seas, alas. Stay tuned for now. Meanwhile, we *do* know that eating right (whole grains, fruits&veggies), exercising 30-60 minutes a day, & sleeping well are all proven excellent ways to be well.

Question 6

what are the benefits of fish oil tablets?

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Diffeerent: Some studies suggest improvement in things like braina and joint function.

Question 7

what are the signs that  fish oil is fresh?

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4 signs: 1- the container is not past expiration, 2- the capsules smell only slightly "fishy, " 3- the capsules are a pale yellow color, and 4- the capsules are firm to light pressure. If all four of these qualities are present, the capsules are likely fresh.

Question 8

what are the proven advantages of taking fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Heart & Brain: In particular, some evidence indicates fish oil may reduce cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, some evidence indicates fish oil may be modestly beneficial for the treatment of a variety of brain related problems such as adhd, autism, and mood disorders.

Question 9

is there really no issue to consume large amounts of fish oil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

fish oil is bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Certain fish have high purine content. Fish oil doesn't. So, i believe it is more neutral.

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