Question 1

can omega-3 be dangerous?

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In excess: Fish oil does have some properties as a blood thinner, and may, in the extreme, contribute to bruising or affect a patient in surgery.  Omega-3 supplements are usually restricted during the 10-14 days before major elective surgery, (along with Aspirin and anti-inflammatories).

Question 2

does omega 3 gain weight?

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Omega 3: Omega 3 is a kind of fatty acid. To gain weight from ingesting them you'd need to have a large daily intake of the foods containing them. If taking omega 3 supplements, you'd likely have to take them to excess. In and of themselves I am not aware they cause weight gain.

Question 3

omega-3 does good for what ?

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Prostaglandins: Hi. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential in the diet (our bodies can't make them). They are used to make prostaglandins, a family of small, hormone-like molecules with very diverse physiologic effects throughout the body.

Question 4

what are omega 3-6-9 capsules?

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Fish oil: Omega 3 fatty acid are also found in fish oils  including cod liver  oil.

They include include DHA = docosahexaenoic and EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid

Lovaza which is  omega-3-acid ethyl esters are FDA approved  to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia

Question 5

can men also take omega 3 daily?

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Omega 3: Men can benefit from Omega 3 fats as can women.  Please have him check w/his doctor first.  They make the platelets silky and can be seen as blood thinning so you need to be sure they are not contra-indicated in that specific person's situation.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

benefits of omega 3 on ur health?

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

Question 7

can someone have too much omega 3?

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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 8

is tuna considered an omega 3 food?

Accepted Answer

Tuna is omega3: The best source of Omega 3  as far as fish is cold water fish like Salmon. the problem with tuna is the Mercury which sort of cancels the benefits.  Get the best you can get

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

how much omega 3 can we consume a day?

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Omega 3: According to the fda, it is safe to take up to 3, 000mg of omega 3 (dpa and epa) per day. It’s not the same as 3, 000mg of fish oil. A 1, 000mg fish oil usually contains about 300-400mg of omega 3 (dpa and epa). One capsule of prescription omega 3 Lovaza 1, 000mg contains the total of 840mg of omega 3 (465mg of epa and 375mg of dha). The daily dose for Lovaza is 4 caps/day or 3, 360mg of omega 3/day.

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