Why are fish oil capsules so large??
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You can break open the capsules and swallow it with water in small quantities.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are only naturally found in flax seed oil and fish oil from fish with red coloured flesh. Like salmon for instance. Omega-3 fatty acids are required by the brain to function at peak efficiency. They also reduce bad cholesterol levels. There are also Omega-6 fatty acids also commonly found in beef, pork, chicken and fried foods. O6 acids are not good for the body in large quantities and lead to heart attacks and blood clots.\n\n I take a gram of O3 acid at dinner every day. I find it helps to order thoughts and seems to be a mood stablizer, for me at least. If you go for a fish based source be warned that not all fish oils contain significant amounts of Omega-3 acids. I use the Organika brand of wild harvested Pacific salmon oil. It contains a garenteed amount of the O-3 acids EPA and DHA in eack softgel tab. Stay away from the " Natural Factors " brand of fish oil as from my experience it does not contain any EPA and DHA and did nothing for me. As a warning do not take more than a gram or 2 of O-3 oil per day. Too much oil thins the blood and puts an additional strain on the heart as it works harder to pump the thinner blood. Not good if you have a heart condition of any sort.\n\nAs for why O-3 acids are named the way they are that would have been up to their discoverer. Try searching the web for that person and you may find the answer to the 2nd part of your question.
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Omega 3 is a vital essential fatty acid that ALL people must have in adequate amounts to ensure proper functioning of many body processes and to gain vibrant health. \n\nOmega 3 affects many processes in the body: critical in the structure of cell membranes, important in nervous system development, acts as a systemic, natural anti-inflammatory, helps in preventing cardiovascular/heart disease, can help prevent blood clots, essential for proper brain function, is able to help with joint (arthritis) problems, good for the skin.\n\nIt can be found in cold water fish--salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna. However, much of the fish today is contaminated with mercury. It's best if you can get "wild caught" fish from unpolluted waters. Omega 3 is also found in marine algae and dark, leafy green vegetables and, to a degree flaxseed oil, which will also contain Omega 6 and Omega 9. \n\nTaking a high-quality, toxic-free fish oil is the best way of ensuring you are getting adequate amounts of this essential substance. It comes as a liquid or in capsules. \n\nYou must make sure that you are also getting the correct amount of Omega 6. Omega 6 can be found in flaxseed oil. Check with your physician. Since most MDs are not too educated in this area you may want to go to a clinical nutritionist or a holistic/complementary MD or naturopathic physician who can give you a complete evaluation which will provide the best diet/supplementation/exercise program for your situation. There are many nutrients which can be of great benefit to you regarding the diabetes. I've known people who have been able to lower their insulin dosage, and some have been able to completely come off of their medication (pill form) and control the condition utilizing proper diet, supplements, exercise, etc. This takes a noble effort, diligence, perserverence and sacrifice. It is well worth the effort.\n\nIn addition to Omega 3, it is very important to make sure that you are receiving adequate amounts of Omega 6 (ex. flaxseed oil) and that Omega 3 is being consumed in the correct ratio with Omega 6. These essential fatty acids must be in the proper balance. Generally, in America, we are getting way too much Omega 6 (vegetable oils) as opposed to Omega 3.Again, the properly informed health care professional can help you.\n\nVERY IMPORTANT: If you are on any meds, especially blood thinners, DO NOT take Omega 3 fish oil without first checking with your medical doctor!\n\nBelow, some sources that can be of help.\n\nBest of luck and health to you!
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eat fish or fish oil supplements
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The only thing that gets larger when you take those "natural enhancement supplements" is the bank account of the company selling them to you.\n\nThose companies prey upon a guy's common fear of inadequacy and promote it for their own benefit.
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o·me·ga-3 fatty acid:\nAny of several polyunsaturated fatty acids found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, and fish such as salmon and mackerel, capable of reducing serum cholesterol levels and having anticoagulant properties.\n\nOmega-3 fatty acids are found in oil from oily fish and vegetable sources such as the oil from the seeds of chia, perilla, flax, purslane, hemp, and canola. Omega-3 fatty acids are classed as essential fatty acids.\n\nUseful sources of Omega-3:\n\nThe scientific literature points to two Omega-3 fatty acids that are especially critical to human health: the long (20 carbon) chain eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and the 22 carbon chain docosahexanoic acid (DHA). The best known source of these Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA's) is fish oil from cold water fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines which contain large amounts of Omega-3, and have a profile of around seven times as much Omega-3 as Omega-6. Larger fatty fish such as tuna also contain Omega-3 in somewhat lesser amounts, but should perhaps not be eaten in great quantities due to the potential for heavy metals which accumulate up the food chain. Additionally, with the greater lifespan of larger fish, more toxic heavy metals and other contaminants may accumulate. Some supplement manufacturers filter the heavy metals and pollutants from their products through various means (like molecular distillation- see above) that can make some fish oils, very pure and safe. Even some forms of fish oil may not be optimally digestible. Of the four studies that compare bioavailability of the triglyceride form of fish oil vs. the ester form, two have concluded that the natural triglyceride form is better, and the other two studies did not find a significant difference. No studies as yet have shown the ester form to be superior although it is cheaper to manufacture.\n\nBotanical sources of Omega-3, expressed as %ALA in the oil:\n\nChia (aka chia sage) (Salvia hispanica) - approx. 64%\nPerilla (aka shiso) (Perilla frutescens) - approx. 59%\nFlax (aka linseed) (Linum usitatissimum) - approx. 55%\nPurslane (aka portulaca) (Portulaca oleracea) - approx. 47% \nHemp (aka cannabis) (Cannabis sativa) - approx. 20% \nCanola (aka rapeseed) (Brassica napus) - approx. 9%\n\n I have also heard of walnut to be a good source.
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cholesterol is bad thing for your health, if you eat too much then you will get heart-disease. So they remove it from the oil, and put it on the packaging, so that you will buy their oil...lol
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Some pills come in different sizes. Coated Capsules are easier to take, have you tried those?
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Many good supplements are out there, NORWEGIAN Cod Liver Oil is good (take the capsule form), Garlic & Onions also are good for it.
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Because when you transport fish in a sealed trailer, the oil from the fish's liver emits a scent that permeates the wood of the trailer floor.  Anything else you transport with that trailer will end up smelling like fish. In order for trucking companies to determine which reefer units were used for seafood, they are marked on the side.  If you have ever cooked anything in oil that was used to fry fish, you will notice it has a fishy flavor, no matter what food it is. Oil from the liver of fish and most other seafood is heavy and permeates it's scent into just about anything it touches.
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I'm not sure which part you don't understand so I will try to explain both.\n\nUnsaturated, or nonhydrogenated, oils have kinks in them because they have double bonds. All oils have kinks, like this: /&#92;/&#92;/&#92;/&#92;.  But most can rotate around all the bonds, so they act pretty much as though they were straight.  An unsaturated oil has a double bond in it: /&#92;/&#92;/&#92;&#92;/&#92;.  It can't rotate around that double bond, so the kink stays in place.  Most unsaturated oils also change the direction they zigzag in at the double bond like this:  /&#92;=/&#92; and that kinks it up even more.\n\nNow, as for why that makes unsaturated oils liquid (and, by extension, what makes saturated oils solid), it's because saturated oils can pack together more closely.  Without those kinks to get in the way, they can squeeze in really tight and solidify.  Unsaturated oils can't get that close because of the kinks in their structure, so they don't solidify as easily.
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On fish oil, you can take 1200 mg (each capsul has 1200 mg if you buy Rexall High Potency Fish Oil), you can take one softgel 3 times a day.  Or you can go to wal-mart and buy the Omega-3 Dietary Supplement Omega HMJ.  This has fish oil in it and is purified to remove mercury, PCB's and dioxins.  It is also good for your heart, mind and joints. These are 570 mg softgells and you only take one of those each day as they are more concentrated than the Rexall fish oil.  I switched from the Rexall figh oil as it is hard to keep remembering to take the softgell 3 times a day.  I preferr the Omega HMJ as it is easier to take and also smaller so its easier to swallow.
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no, fish oil is a supplement not known for decreasing weight.  i don't know the equivalent of kilos to pounds, but i've found a great way to shed quick weight healthily is making smoothies as meal replacements.\nmy smoothie: 1 scoop Spiru-tein powder by Nature's Plus\n1 c yogurt (vanilla)\n1 c ice and some water\n1 banana\nfrozen fruit of choice\ndash of honey\nblend and enjoy!\nif i get hungry between i snack on almonds, veggies, fruit
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Fish oils are used for 'brain food' in many parts of the world. Perhaps it is your diet causing memory loss, but it could be other things, too, like stress, depression, anxiety, normal aging.......If the condition impairs your daily life, see a doctor, or a dietitian.
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Depends on the dosage omega 3 you are taking, I have taken omaga 3 capsules and I only had to take one a day for high cholesterol as adviced by my doctor. Is this the adviced dosage, prescribed by your doctor, If so you should talk to him about it and your sicknees. Maybe it has nothing to do with it or maybe he can adapt the dosage, I wouldn't take any drug or lower or higher the dosage whithout asking for advice from my doctor. Talk to your doctor about it.Good luck
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ever wonder why the big pharmaceuticals don't make any? because they don't work.\nthe only guaranteed way to increase size is to hit it with a hammer !
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No, there are no pills, creams etc that will make your package bigger. Pumps will for a brief few minutes. Nothing short of surgery (which usualy end up causing major complications) will make it bigger. Take a human biology class and /or a human sexuality class. I am in med school so my answer is pretty sound but one does not need to be to know any of this. People hawking pills and creams are just wanting money, do not believe it even if you see a supposed pic of a doctor on the ad. Unless you have a condition known as micro-penis, you are probably at least average size.