Fish oil supplements..... - High Cholesterol Message Board

JJ · 01-17-2007, 04:35 PM

When hubby went to the cardio. man 2 weeks agao, I asked about going on fish oil capsules. He said, fine, about 2 grams a day. He use to tell him to take vitamin E, but now over the last 3 years said no, they are not what they were cracked up to be. Have heard you should take vitamin E with fish oil. Also read a report from AHA that too much fish oil is no good, and anything over 750 mgs. to 1,000 mgs. a day could cause glucose levels in diabetics to rise. Anyone aware of this study, as hubby is diabetic?

When we took fish oil a few years ago, both of us had a rise in LDL, which I heard is normal. I'm a little confused on the good, bad and ugly of fish oil, so any information is greatly appreciated. I bought a small bottle of them for now, but don't wish to overdo on taking them.

Thank you in advance for any input.......

Lenin · 01-17-2007, 05:24 PM

JJ,
Don;t worry about too much fish oil:

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How much omega-3 should I consume?
The American Heart Association recommends that people who show no signs of coronary heart disease (CHD) should eat fish — preferably fatty fish — at least twice a week as well as food rich in alpha-linolenic acid, such as flaxseed, canola and soybean oils and walnuts.

People with documented cases of CHD should consume about a gram of EPA and DHA per day, preferably from fatty fish. Getting it from capsule form could be considered in consultation with a physician.

However, people should not consume more than three grams of omega-3 fatty acids, with no more than two grams coming from a dietary supplement.

That GRAM of EPA and DHA is available with a tsp. of cod liver oil (5 grams) or about 5 big capsules of fish oil. The 2 gram limit would be 10 big gram capsules...and even then the result would be some slight excess blood thinning, or a large supply of Vitamin A and D...not always a bad thing.

There are societies that LIVE on fish and get many times this amount with no harm.

The problem with the American diet is from a huge oversupply of saturated fats and Omega-6 oils...and far too little Omega-3's from fish and Canola and flax.

JJ · 01-17-2007, 07:03 PM

Thank you Lenin. Hubby is on so many meds. now, I do not want to push too much on him, as he takes the aspirin plus 3 BP meds., and also 2 for his PN pain. Naturally he is also on Diabetic meds., and something for his prostate.

I think for a start, I'll have him start at the one pill, 1,000 mgs. and see how it goes, as he bleeds easily as it is.

Thanx again, always appreciated......

edkal · 01-17-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ

Thank you Lenin. Hubby is on so many meds. now, I do not want to push too much on him, as he takes the aspirin plus 3 BP meds., and also 2 for his PN pain. Naturally he is also on Diabetic meds., and something for his prostate.

I think for a start, I'll have him start at the one pill, 1,000 mgs. and see how it goes, as he bleeds easily as it is.

Thanx again, always appreciated......

There is a Omega 3-6-9 fish oil that I have been using with NO after taste as it has a slight LEMON FLAVOR. Never had a burp with oil taste like caps. do. Carlsons Omega is the name of the product I get on the net. board rules restrict me from giving you the site, but you, I'm sure, can find it someplace.

This beats capsules all to heck, and less expensive.

JJ · 01-17-2007, 08:08 PM

Yes, I have seen it, but for now I did already buy the bottle so will use it up. If it helps, as hubby has high Trigs., although they have come down the last test, I will look into the lemon flavored stuff. Also heard Cod Liver oil is good as well. So far I have taken the ones I got, and don't seem to have any after taste. Oh well, we will see how it goes, but thank you for the info.