Question 1

is flax seed oil good for treating gout?

Accepted Answer

No: The vest treatments for gout are dietary and pharmacological measures to lower uric acid levels.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

can i take cod liver oil tablets even though i suffer with gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although consumption of organ meats  high in purine content such as beef, lamb, and pork, can contribute to gout attacks, cod liver oil pills should not be a problem.

Question 4

husband has gout. since seafood is to be avoided, can he take his fish oil supplement?

Accepted Answer

Diet not important: He does not have to avoid fish. If his serum uric acid is well controlled on Allopurinol his diet need not be modified except for minimizing alcohol intake. Remember, shellfish have relatively higher levels of purine not other fish.

Question 5

does consuming olive oil good for gout, and does it really help to reduce uric acid levels in the body, or still, there is no evidence of olive oil's effectiveness in whether reducing or increasing uric acid?

Accepted Answer

: Olive oil is sometimes used to treat gout because of its so called antiinflammatory effect. Remember, gout attack is usually self limited so people may mistake olive oil can be helpful in treating gout. 
Olive oil does not affect uric acid level per my knowledge.
My advice: reduce uric acid intake, use proven med to lower uric acid, use Colchicine + antiflammatory drug(s) to treat acute gout.

Question 6

hi dr. , i have gout and vitamin d deficiency, can i take gnc's triple cod liver oil daily ?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: While I wouldn't expect the fish oil to treat or improve your gout or vitamin D deficiency, I don't thinking taking this supplement once a day would be harmful for these conditions.  There might be some gastrointestinal side effects such as heartburn or bloating associated with this supplement, however.  Including fish in your diet may be an even better choice. Good wishes!

Question 7

can flaxseed oil cause consitpation?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed: Flaxseed contains fiber and if taken without adequate water could cause  constipation. I am unaware of flaxseed oil causing constipation.

Question 8

can flaxseed oil increase my energy?

Accepted Answer

Typically not: Flaxseed oil contains ala, an omega-3 fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant benefits as a healthy fatty acids. It is not typically associated with increasing energy, but contributes to overall health. However, don't overdue it as it is a fat.

Question 9

what're the health benefits of flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

Lipoproteins: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.  Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable.  This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 10

is fishoil or flaxseed oil good for arthritus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Studies have really shown no significant benefit from either agent. In the original studies of fish oil in ra, only extremely high doses helped at all. Those doses were so high that they carried significant risks of side effects.

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