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Fish oil pills? My friend takes them and says it gives him energy and makes him feel good. Has anybody else ever taken them? If so how did they make you feel?
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It's supposed to be good for you but I've only gotten it from eating fish which we know is out for you Tony.
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I haven't heard of them. They're an energy supplement?
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Chris wrote:I haven't heard of them. They're an energy supplement?
They're a very old concept, Chris, at least 60 years I think. I was at a show where this one guy impersonated Red Skelton, Bob Hope, W.c. Fields, in the way a 40's radio show would be done, and one ad was for cod liver oil pills for healthy livers, and as W.C. he said his mother-in-law took them for 50 years, and when she died they had to beat her liver to death.
I've never taken them, and don't know that I'd care to.
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My landlord is giving himself a mega-dose per day of those. He thinks he has early onset Alzheimer's (I think he is right) and he says they slow down the effects. I can't recall how much he takes, but it is several times the recommended amount. His skin is very, very greasy now.
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Chris wrote:I haven't heard of them. They're an energy supplement?
It's source of Omega-3 fatty acid.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Overview:
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can' t make them -- you have to get them through food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other seafood including algae and krill, some plants, and nut oils. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. They have also become popular because they may reduce the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (particularly fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon) at least 2 times a week.
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.
It is important to have the proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and most omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, which many nutritionally oriented physicians consider to be way too high on the omega-6 side.
The Mediterranean diet, on the other hand, has a healthier balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Many studies have shown that people who follow this diet are less likely to develop heart disease. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, olive oil, garlic, as well as moderate wine consumption.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm
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I take omega 3 supplements a couple of times a week. Some of my relatives have dealt with heart disease and problems. Omega 3 is good for the heart.
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