How much Fish Oil to take??

Sahuja12 · 11-18-2009, 11:55 AM

Hi,

I am a 30 year woman still plagued by what i think is hormonal acne... Its awful. On my chin, around my mouth and a bit on my forehead... I get 2-3 inflamed pimples (with BIG whiteheads) every week. I did well on spiro. Unfortunately had to stop takin it cause hubby and I are trying for a baby...

I read about Fish Oil and started on it last weekend. Got Omega 3 (by Nordic Natura;s) and have been taking 1000mg a day. (Normal dosage). How much should I take to see any affect?? its only been a week. Nothing is worse. No better but not worse either... Please help.

CaringMom · 11-18-2009, 05:06 PM

I posted a similar reply to another thread.
I've been taking 1 tablet (500 mg I believe) a day for over a year now. The recommendation is 2. Anyways, I've seen a dramatic difference in my skin. Not near as oily or dry either. I wouldn't think it would be wise to take more than is recommended on the bottle. Too much of a good thing could be too much.
As many claim, it's good for your skin and my nails and hair have never been stronger, longer or in better shape. The fish oil is actually good for your heart. The rest just extra benefits!

Sahuja12 · 11-18-2009, 07:15 PM

Hi Caring Mom,

Thank you. How long did it take you to see a difference? i have been on for a week and no difference yet...

kilgore52 · 11-19-2009, 03:00 AM

I have never heard of fish oil helping acne because it is the oil due to hormones that cause the acne. I have heard of it for dry skin and the heart plus taking it when on accutane to help with the dry skin. I really in my opinion don't think that would help the acne. It sounds like your acne is from getting off of Spiro and is now back to breaking out. My doctor said that pregnancy will stop it again, so I hope that you get pregnant quickly. Hormonal is the worst to have. UPDATE.. Just looked that up and there are people who say that it helps. So.. maybe its worth a try. I do know that it usually takes 30 to 90 days to see a supplement work. Good luck

kilgore52 · 11-19-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CaringMom

I posted a similar reply to another thread.
I've been taking 1 tablet (500 mg I believe) a day for over a year now. The recommendation is 2. Anyways, I've seen a dramatic difference in my skin. Not near as oily or dry either. I wouldn't think it would be wise to take more than is recommended on the bottle. Too much of a good thing could be too much.
As many claim, it's good for your skin and my nails and hair have never been stronger, longer or in better shape. The fish oil is actually good for your heart. The rest just extra benefits!

Just curious.. did you have acne and did this clear it up? Was it cystic? Thanks