Question 1

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 2

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 3

can i have a list of foods high in omega 3's, for a 2-5 year old?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3: Eating fish at least weekly is probably the most palatable for a child. Salmon or other cold-water fish usually have good omega-3 levels.

Question 4

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 5

what are omega 3's and what are their benefits?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3s: Omega 3s are the "business end" of marine fish oil.  They are powerful anti-inflammatories and also lower triglycerides.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

tell me abput omega 3?

Accepted Answer

Read labels: Look at the details of the supplement. Many fish oil supplements actually have very little omega 3's in them, & it's often difficult to tell what else is in them. Epa  dha are the omega 3's most studied/shown to be beneficial, but often r not the main part of the fish oil supplement. As unregulated products u can't know 100%, but at least make sure they list the good things as the main components.

Question 7

benefits of omega 3 on ur health?

Accepted Answer

Vascular: Omega3 fatty acid helps to rejuvenate your vascularity -- giving strength and elasticity.

Question 8

can someone have too much omega 3?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3 = snake oil: Omega 3 fish oil is the same as snake oil, both are high in omega 3 fatty acids which are extremely fragile. Omega 3 fish/snake  oils reduce triglycerides by impairing your  liver's ablility to make them. However the oxidative stress caused by fish/snake oil actually raises your LDL cholesterol. 
Some day we may use the phrase "this is just more fish oil"  or "here comes the fish oil salesman".

Question 9

what are some of the risks of omega-3?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Omega 3 may slightly increase your risk of bleeding.

Question 10

would it be okay to take expired omega-3?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: It is never good to take or use expired medications or otc's.  That is why there is an expiration date!  why take a chance?  Don't do it!  they are cheap, so don't you be cheap!  buy a new bottle.

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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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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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Can i have a list of foods high in omega 3's, for a 2-5 year old?

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

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What are omega 3's and what are their benefits?

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Tell me abput omega 3?

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Benefits of omega 3 on ur health?

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Can someone have too much omega 3?

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What are some of the risks of omega-3?

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Would it be okay to take expired omega-3?

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