Omega 3 Fish Oil

paperpudding

I don't think it helps with fat metabolism at all.

May have other minor benefits for some people but fat metabolism isn't one of them.

snowflake954

This thread is from 2014, every now and again someone fishes an old thread out.

mca90guitar

I take it, couldn't tell you if it makes a difference at all but it cheap so why not

GaleHawkins

AMachnev wrote: »

I take omega 3 oil everyday. Not just for general health reasons but because it has an anti-inflammatory property to it and helps me avoid the soreness from my workout.

@AMachnev I got into fish oil capsules in 1996 for their anti-inflammatory property thanks to an Amway introduction. After they kicked me out I stayed with the fish oil. In 2004 I stopped taking NSAIDS for pain because of their side effects that I no longer could live with so since then I have been really heavy into fish oil because they really take a bite out of my arthritis pain.

Last week I got the results of my first Coronary Artery Calcium scoring test. To my surprise the score was 9.3 when I was hoping for at least 100 but knew it could be much worse. So at the age of 66 I have artery health of an average 56 year old white male.

health.harvard.edu/heart-health/should-you-consider-a-coronary-artery-calcium-scan-

This article shows the visual difference between a CAC score = Zero vs. = 1200


As stated by others there is not direct proof that fish oil insures good heart health I do expect it was helpful in my case. Because there is no fat profit margins in fish oil I never expect to see highly controlled research on the subject.

Welcome to MFP forums.

GaleHawkins

RodaRose wrote: »

I take Omega 3 fish oil twice a day every day it has helped me with my weight loss and cholesterol, I recommend it highly but you should always check with you doctor before taking anything new, especially if you are on any other medication, some supplements don't mix well with medication.
But this is my opinion and I'm sure others will have other opinions and don't believe everything you read on the inter-web.
Jim

RiIght. Fish oil is a blood thinner and could interfere with other medications. Potential problems could arise if one takes aspirin, warfarin, . . .

https://healthcentral.com/article/does-fish-oil-cause-bleeding

I found this article about when fish oil is and is not considered a blood thinner helpful.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

Holy necro thread

Alatariel75

GaleHawkins wrote: »

AMachnev wrote: »

I take omega 3 oil everyday. Not just for general health reasons but because it has an anti-inflammatory property to it and helps me avoid the soreness from my workout.

@AMachnev I got into fish oil capsules in 1996 for their anti-inflammatory property thanks to an Amway introduction. After they kicked me out I stayed with the fish oil. In 2004 I stopped taking NSAIDS for pain because of their side effects that I no longer could live with so since then I have been really heavy into fish oil because they really take a bite out of my arthritis pain.

Last week I got the results of my first Coronary Artery Calcium scoring test. To my surprise the score was 9.3 when I was hoping for at least 100 but knew it could be much worse. So at the age of 66 I have artery health of an average 56 year old white male.

health.harvard.edu/heart-health/should-you-consider-a-coronary-artery-calcium-scan-

This article shows the visual difference between a CAC score = Zero vs. = 1200


As stated by others there is not direct proof that fish oil insures good heart health I do expect it was helpful in my case. Because there is no fat profit margins in fish oil I never expect to see highly controlled research on the subject.

Welcome to MFP forums.

Considering her first and only post was in 2014, you're a bit late off the mark there...

RalfLott

GaleHawkins wrote: »

https://healthcentral.com/article/does-fish-oil-cause-bleeding

I found this article about when fish oil is and is not considered a blood thinner helpful.

Thanks for the link. Interesting write-up by William Davis. The nub:

There are two situations, however, in which omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to blood thinning sufficient to be important. One is if you are deficient in vitamin K1, a vitamin crucial to forming blood clotting proteins; omega-3 fatty acids in the presence of vitamin K1 deficiency can cause an inadvertent excess risk of bleeding. For this reason, including plenty of vitamin K1-rich foods like broccoli, lettuces, green peppers, and other green-colored foods is important for this and other health benefits.

The second situation is the intentional vitamin K1-“deficiency” induced by the drug, Coumadin ® (warfarin); because omega-3s modestly reduce production of several clotting proteins (e.g., factors VII and X) that intersect with Coumadin’s ® action, blood may thin more than without omega-3s present. For this reason, anyone adding omega-3 supplements while on Coumadin ® should simply work with their healthcare provider and have an INR checked within 1-2 weeks to assess any change and reassess INR if any dose change in omega-3s is made.

Outside of these special situations, the blood thinning effect of omega-3 fatty acids should be viewed as a benefit, not a risk.

drgnfyre

There is no magic pill to help you lose weight. But I take the fish oils to help keep my fat ratio 1:1 or close as i can get it. We eat a lot of omega 6 and not enuff 3's. 3's help with reducing inflammation and 6's help with creating it. So, it has health benefits, but you can get omega 3's from eating fish more or eating grass fed beef and butter. You don't NEED a pill. But i take them and they make me feel better. I literally feel better mentally and physically. SO, for me, I feel they help.

GaleHawkins

drgnfyre wrote: »

There is no magic pill to help you lose weight. But I take the fish oils to help keep my fat ratio 1:1 or close as i can get it. We eat a lot of omega 6 and not enuff 3's. 3's help with reducing inflammation and 6's help with creating it. So, it has health benefits, but you can get omega 3's from eating fish more or eating grass fed beef and butter. You don't NEED a pill. But i take them and they make me feel better. I literally feel better mentally and physically. SO, for me, I feel they help.

@drgnfyre I agree after using fish oil for past 21 years.

Alatariel75

Fun fact - Taking fish oil when having to go for a lumbar puncture increases your chances of having side effects from the puncture, including massive headache due to spinal fluid leakage because it doesn't stop leaking as fast.