kathiepeterson Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 hi guys! for as long as i can remember i've been sick a lot. aside from that since i was 18 yrs old i've been having problems with my body one by one! so far i have a congenital heart condition, hypertension, chronic migraine, severe dry eyes, and a vertebral artery pressing on a part of my brain. i've always been the happy-go-lucky-live-your-life-as-if-it-were-your-last kind of person my entire life. so when my docs told me that i need to be on betablockers for my heart condition and hypertension, i didn't want to. they say it's for life. i asked for an alternative solution, one that doesnt require drugs and he said i could try omega 3 fish oil capsules. so far i'm taking maxa life omega 3 supplements. has anyone taken fish oil for good health and to stabilize minor depression? i'm very new to this. need your thoughts! Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that you've had to deal with chronic illness for such a long time. Have the doctors determined the cause(s) of your symptoms? While I'm not a medical expert, there is a large body of research and anecdotal evidence that supports the benefits of taking Omega-3 fish oil supplements. As far as I know, it couldn't hurt. Taking steps, even if they're small to improve your health via exercise and improved diet should also be a goal of yours, IMO. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
denise_xo Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Where I live, people take fish oil all the time for health purposes. When I grew up, I was fed a big table spoon of oil every day. It tasted really yucky but now they come in tablet format as you said so it's easier. So, yes I do believe they are beneficial and with regard to battling depression I just think a healthy diet in general is extremely important. Link to post Share on other sites
Afishwithabike Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I take Nordic Naturals fish oil. It's a brand you can find at many health food stores and places like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. It's third party tested for metals which is something you need to watch out for when you buy fish oil supplements. I didn't have mood issues, but I've noticed some skin colored bumps on the back of my arms disappeared after I started taking the omega-3 Nordic Natural supplements plus my cholesterol (which was never bad) is really excellent now. Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolat Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Consider also incorporating more fatty fish -- like salmon or sardines -- into your diet. Whole food > supplement. Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Martin Berkhan dishin' out some mad knowledge on yo' butts about Omega 3 Fatty Acids: http://www.leangains.com/2011/05/omega-3-fatty-acids-for-muscle-growth.html Cliff Notes: It's good for you. Link to post Share on other sites
cerridwen Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Martin Berkhan dishin' out some mad knowledge on yo' butts about Omega 3 Fatty Acids: http://www.leangains.com/2011/05/omega-3-fatty-acids-for-muscle-growth.html Cliff Notes: It's good for you. Sold! Thanks, tman! OP, women I work with swear by Omega 3 capsules. Their problems range from headaches, dry skin to chronic illnesses. Best of luck tackling your health problems. Link to post Share on other sites
thehead Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Sold! Thanks, tman! OP, women I work with swear by Omega 3 capsules. Their problems range from headaches, dry skin to chronic illnesses. Best of luck tackling your health problems. Cerridwen, can you take Omega 3 if you're allergic to fish? I thought you were, home girl. Link to post Share on other sites
tb24 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Science-Quacks-Pharma-Flacks/dp/0865479186/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307616551&sr=8-1 While Omega 3 is needed in the body, taking more than the (VERY TINY) required amount has been shown to have no positive effect. Mostly it's used as a marketing ploy. Link to post Share on other sites
shadowofman Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 My old lady has some health problems with her heart and brain. I tried to get her to start taking heavy doses of Omega 3. She said that she lost too much weight and her tits shrunk. Silly superficial girl. She's rather feel like crap. Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolat Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 My old lady has some health problems with her heart and brain. I tried to get her to start taking heavy doses of Omega 3. She said that she lost too much weight and her tits shrunk. Silly superficial girl. She's rather feel like crap. This doesn't sound right. There's nothing about fish oil to make someone lose weight and the added fat should support hormone production (making it unlikely that breast size would be affected). http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/12/24/us-fish-oil-idUSTRE6BN2BF20101224 Has she seen a doctor? Link to post Share on other sites
joshuawilson Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 It is scientifically proved that fish oil have lots of mineral.. n it prove effective in increasing your memory power... a person should have a proper intake of fish oil... Link to post Share on other sites
nlpman Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 widely accepted as a major anti-depressant. Facilitates increased brain activity(picks YOU UP ) Dozens of other benefits ! i spent days researching it before deciding to use Omega 3, 5htp and st johns wort together as a home made natural anti depressant. Works for me Link to post Share on other sites
SleeplessRomantic Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 For a personal anecdote, I use fish oil every day in conjunction with saturated fats from whole food sources and some monounsats., and if I don't I seem to break out. Maybe it's a placebo-planted idea that I do breakout without the use, but whenever I do regularly consume fish oil, my skin practically glows. Link to post Share on other sites
cerridwen Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Cerridwen, can you take Omega 3 if you're allergic to fish? I thought you were, home girl. Pretty much allergic to all seafood. I'll have to check with my doctor about this one. Thanks, J. Link to post Share on other sites
shadowofman Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Allergic reactions are caused by proteins. But who is to say there are not proteins in fish oil. As far as my ex, I wouldn't be surprised if her decreased boob size wasn't just all in her head. She has issues. And she has seen the doctors, but no one can find anything wrong with her. She is on several medications for her heart and some other ****. I personally think it's a depression thing. That's why I suggested that she try omega-3. She's rather spend all her money on pharmies that haven't really worked so far. Link to post Share on other sites
just_some_guy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I added sardines to my diet. They are rich in omega-3, minerals and other nutrients, and lack the mercury found in larger fish. Brisling sardines from Norway are good, as well as some of the ones imported from Portugal. We sometimes have fresh sardines available too where I live. They make a great pasta dish, often served in Rome and Sicily. Also try to cut the bad fats and get more of the good fats, from fish, olive oil and avocados instead of red meat and dairy or hydrogenated fats from baked goods. I'm not a believer in supplements, unless a lack of something is clearly indicated in the diet that can't be correct by changing food choices. We're meant to eat food, not pills and elixirs. Link to post Share on other sites
jurismarie Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I think yes! Fish Oil plays an important role for those who've been taking it. I've never been tried to take a health supplement particularly focused on omega 3 fish oil But I'm aware about the brand like Nordic, Puritan, and the one popular and said to be the purest, Maxalife. I know omega 3 fish oil is good for the heart, lifts mood and nourishes brain. Link to post Share on other sites
lovelylove Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 For those of you allergic, I don't eat fish so I take flaxseed oil. Link to post Share on other sites
junea9 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Fish oil is really good for health. fish oil contains the proteins and vitamins which are really good for skin and hairs health. Link to post Share on other sites
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