Question 1

hi,my father has severe allergies eating seafood especially fish.should he take omega 3 fatty acid as a supplement or would that also trigger allergy.

Accepted Answer

Would not: especially over the counter supplements with unknown contents and not FDA regulated.

Question 2

are fish the best source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oily fish are the source of the epidemiological data suggesting health benefits. Other fish have lesser amounts of fish oils. Supplements are variable in their content of epa and dha components, and potential issues of mercury and other contaminants (though not serious issues with reputable sources) have existed.  Supplements not truly validated for comparable benefit as fish itself.

Question 3

how do i get more omega 3 fatty acids in my diet without eating fish?

Accepted Answer

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 vegetarian. i cannot take fish.so please tell the other sources of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Many sources: Look to chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, beans, seaweed, and leafy greens.  Still your best bet are from the seeds!

Question 5

what's the difference between the omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed oil and fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Different fats: The fatty acid most commonly found in flax-seed oil is α-linolenic acid (ala, 18 carbons and 3 double bonds). In fish oil, they are eicosapentaenoic acid (epa, 20 carbons and 5 double bonds), docosahexaenoic acid (dha, 22 carbons and 6 double bonds). Ala converts to epa and dha, but in limited amounts. Best to get your epa and dha from actual wild salmon and your ala from flax.

Question 6

how much fish oil to take? i am taking a  fish oil supplement, it says it is 1000 mg.  on the supplement facts label it says it has both epa and dha with a total omega 3-fatty acids of 300 mgs.  the label says to take 3 softgels per day.  i am now on my s

Accepted Answer

One : One to two grams daily is a reasonable start.  Accurate dosing depends on reason for taking fish oil.

Question 7

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 8

i'm currently taking folic acid. would it be safe to take omega 3 fish oil too to help boost my chance to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is certainly safe. Whether it will help or not is more controversial.

Question 9

can acid reflux worsen by taking biotin, b12, omega 3 fish tabs. vitamin k2 ,  buffered vitamin c,vitamin d3 have barrett's esophagus and a hernia.

Accepted Answer

Possibly fish oil: Fats including fish oil can sometimes aggravate reflux; this is less likely if taken with food.
But certain supplements are proven beneficial for reflux, esp. melatonin. See http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/5-natural-heartburn-remedies-proven-beat-drugs
and http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/MelatoninandGERD.htm 
and  http://tinyurl.com/p88fxjm

Question 10

which fish has omega-3?

Accepted Answer

Cold water fish like: Salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and lake trout. The american heart association recommends eating at least 2 fatty fish meals a week since eating these fish is associated with better heart health.

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How do i get more omega 3 fatty acids in my diet without eating fish?

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I am a vegetarian. i cannot take fish.so please tell the other sources of omega-3 fatty acids?

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What's the difference between the omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed oil and fish oil?

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How much fish oil to take? i am taking a fish oil supplement, it says it is 1000 mg. on the supplement facts label it says it has both epa and dha with a total omega 3-fatty acids of 300 mgs. the label says to take 3 softgels per day. i am now on my s

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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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I'm currently taking folic acid. would it be safe to take omega 3 fish oil too to help boost my chance to conceive?

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Can acid reflux worsen by taking biotin, b12, omega 3 fish tabs. vitamin k2 , buffered vitamin c,vitamin d3 have barrett's esophagus and a hernia.

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