what is fish oil?

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Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Grease: Or fat from fish like salmon or others, used as a supplement to fight inflammation.

Answer 3

Concentrated: to contain varying amounts of the omega-3 EPA and DHA, sold as dietary supplements or prescription Lovaza or Vascepa

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

Harmful fish oil: Most fish oils are sold as dietary supplements and are not tested or approved by the fda.

Answer 7

Check brands 4 safeT: Fish oils can go rancid, and then not be safe to use. So, it's best to check the brands and find the ones that are considered high quality, and recommended by many integrative medicine, internal medicine, family medicine physicians, and those, who understand the nutritional value of fish oils (omega 3's) to reduce inflammation, and protect myelination of nerves. Nordic naturals are popular. Stay away from gnc.

Answer 8

It may be: It may lower triglycerides.

Answer 9

It is: Improve triglycerides, decrease free fatty acids in some patients.

Answer 10

Happy heart: Dr v pointed out how fish oil can help your blood cholesterol. We also know that taking fish oil can lower your risk of heart attacks and dying from bad heart rhythms, the very things we're trying to prevent. Does an "apple a day keeps the doctor away?" maybe we should be saying fish oil instead of apple!

Answer 11

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

Answer 12

Yes,: but those that contain EPA omega-3 lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, those that contain both DHA and EPA will lower triglycerides but raise LDL cholesterol. If you don't want dietary supplement fish oil there's prescription EPA Vascepa or EPA/DHA Lovaza. Epanova is another just approved by FDA.

Answer 13

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.

Answer 14

Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.

Answer 15

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.

Answer 16

It depends: on why you are taking/using fish oil. If you have very high triglycerides(>1000), then you may need to take this for the rest of your life or at least until you can undertake interventions that will keep the levels tolerable without fish oil. If you are taking it as a well-being supplement, then it is up to you.

Answer 17

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.

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