Nature Made
10-14-2008, 10:42 PM
Hello,
I am 18 years old, and healthy. I recently discover the benefits of Omega 3. For the past days I have been taking Nature's Bounty Fish Oil (1200mg). The suggested dose is 1 soft gel 3 times a day. That means that I am taking 3600mg of Fish Oil per day, 1,080mg being EPA and DHA (combined). However, recently I found out that Fish Oil is a blood thinner. Should I be worry? Call me paranoid, but I just feel scare because if I get cut or get my labs done, I might bleed for a long time (if that will happen).
Should I be worry? Will it thin my blood to the point that my blood will be unable to clot after a cut (etc)?
Thanks,
Nature Made
I am 18 years old, and healthy. I recently discover the benefits of Omega 3. For the past days I have been taking Nature's Bounty Fish Oil (1200mg). The suggested dose is 1 soft gel 3 times a day. That means that I am taking 3600mg of Fish Oil per day, 1,080mg being EPA and DHA (combined). However, recently I found out that Fish Oil is a blood thinner. Should I be worry? Call me paranoid, but I just feel scare because if I get cut or get my labs done, I might bleed for a long time (if that will happen).
Should I be worry? Will it thin my blood to the point that my blood will be unable to clot after a cut (etc)?
Thanks,
Nature Made
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Harry
10-19-2008, 03:18 AM
My doctor recommends taking 3 per day.
Blood platlets are what causes your blood to clot and omega 3 oil does not affect that-- but it does help your circulation -- improving memory & moods.
I suggest you read--the book on The Omega 3 Rx Diagnosis by Dr Barry Sears!! He is the man that started the Omega 3 fish oil -- and the benefits.
Blood platlets are what causes your blood to clot and omega 3 oil does not affect that-- but it does help your circulation -- improving memory & moods.
I suggest you read--the book on The Omega 3 Rx Diagnosis by Dr Barry Sears!! He is the man that started the Omega 3 fish oil -- and the benefits.
Nature Made
10-21-2008, 03:57 AM
Thanks! I was a little worry, but thanks for replying!
Lynn8
10-24-2008, 03:45 AM
Caution. If you buy fish oil, read the label. Some of them have 25mg cholesterol, some only 5mg, some have None. So it depends on your cholesterol level, but I certainly don't want to take any supplements with cholesterol in it. I would rather eat it in my food.
Nature Made
10-25-2008, 03:49 AM
Caution. If you buy fish oil, read the label. Some of them have 25mg cholesterol, some only 5mg, some have None. So it depends on your cholesterol level, but I certainly don't want to take any supplements with cholesterol in it. I would rather eat it in my food.
Thanks for the info. My Fish Oil contains no cholesterol.
Thanks for the info. My Fish Oil contains no cholesterol.
kellibear
11-07-2008, 02:30 PM
make sure you take a reputable brand--some fish oil is contaminated with mercury. i take fish oil, flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil. i get all of mine from puritans pride. i take these to prevent heart disease and the anti-inflammatory effect (arthritis).