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what is fish oil?

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Fish oil: Fish oil is the oil found in many cold water fish, such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, sturgeon, mullet, bluefish, anchovy, sardines, herring, trout, and menhaden.  It's rich in omega-3 fats -- essential to our diets because our bodies cannot make them.  You can also get this in supplement form -- at least 1-2 grams of epa and 500mg dha per day if you have depression.

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

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 5

do you recommend fish oil?

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Fish Oil: Definitely. Fish oil and Omega 3s help with inflammation and can lower cholesterol. At least 1 gram a day if not 2 grams.

Question 6

what does fish oil do for u?

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Omegas: Fish oils are the most important source of vitamin a and the omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids which are critical to good health.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

can a child take fish oil pills?

Accepted Answer

Discuss With Doctor: Fish oil supplies Omega-3 fatty acids. In children it is used to lower cholesterol components, a fat source for intravenous nutrition, &amp; more. Your child's age &amp; medical history are unknown. The best way to give a healthy child the benefits of fish oil is to include fish in your child's diet. Fish oil supplements can vary in quality &amp; omega-3 content is unreliable.  See child's doctor to discuss.

Question 10

what are the benefits of fish oil?

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Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil:

http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.

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