are there any dangers in taking omega-3 pills??
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Omega-3 is an ESSENTIAL oil - essential because the body needs it and cannot produce it by itself. Omega-3 was originally removed from many oils when the big food companies started to process oil. The reason they removed it was simply to extend the self-life of the oil - Omega-3 is delicate and tends to degrade quickly, especially when exposed to light. I don't know of any negative effects from taking Omega-3 supplements - the pills contain a very small amount. The best source is fresh, fatty fish such as Atlantic salmon and tuna.
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Possibly include more fish in your diet. Fish contains omega-3 oils which have been shown to improve mental function and can reduce some symptoms of depression, in young people in one study at least. There may also be benefits in adults.
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Yeah....the FDA are idiots.  The only thing you need to do to understand the tremendous benefits of taking fish oil is to pull a cholesterol panel.  Have your cholesterol done.  Start taking fish oil. A month later, have your cholesterol panel done again.  Notice the dramatic rise in your HDL cholesterol?\n\nBut, if you don't believe what is in front of your face, fish oil is a well researched supplement in the peer reviewed medical literature.  Very few doctors know that because very few bother to look.  Duh.
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This site provides a good explanation\n\nhttp://www.vegsoc.org/info/omega3.html
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I think that it is risky because you dont know what youre really getting into. If you are prescribed vikodin, ALWAYS go to your doctors pharmacy or a drug store because then you know without a doubt what youre getting is the real thing. online sources may be convincing but there is never really a true way to tell if what youre getting is the real thing, the RIGHT thing, and that its not something dangerous. hope this helps!!
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Yes,they work fine..But if you take that bunch of all mentioned you probably will "kill" youself..Select some..don't take them all at once..You can damage your health severely..Good luck!!
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I wasn't sure, so I found this link -- it has info on both:\n\nhttp://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html
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Could not find specific info. on this, but you can go to web site listed below, enter "dietary supplements."  There are several articles  to read.  Maybe you can find a lead.  Problem with many of these supplements is labels do not include warnngs, labels cannot be trusted, they are not regulated by FDA, adverse reactions are often not identified until many people have been affected.
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try taking 1000mg of fish oil ...2 capsules 3 x a day
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Fish Oil \n\n\nClaims, Benefits: Prevents heart disease, alleviates auto-immune disorders, plus many other claims. \n\nBottom Line: Fish oil contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Many studies find some beneficial effect, especially against heart attacks. But supplements can have adverse effects. We recommend fish, but not fish oil capsules, except for those with heart disease or auto-immune disorders. \n\nFull article, Wellness Letter, November 2003: \n\nShould You Take Fish Oil Pills? \n\nNearly every month there’s another study showing the health benefits of fish, and some of these studies have used fish-oil supplements. The Wellness Letter has never been big on these supplements. They contain the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but not the other good things in fish, and they are not without risk. Our opinion about these supplements has changed somewhat, however, because of ongoing research and new advice from the American Heart Association (AHA). \n\nHere’s who should consider taking fish-oil supplements: \n\nPeople who already have coronary artery disease, notably those who have had a heart attack. There is solid evidence that omega-3s can help protect them. Thus, last year the AHA started recommending 1 gram a day of omega-3s, preferably from fish, for these people, with their doctors’ approval. That’s the amount in a serving of fatty fish, such as 3 ounces of salmon. But most people don’t eat fish every day, and many choose less-fatty fish (it takes 12 ounces of canned tuna or 7 ounces of flounder to supply 1 gram of omega-3s). Moreover, since fish may contain mercury, we advise limiting fish intake to 12 ounces a week, on average. So to get enough omega-3s without going overboard on fish, people with heart disease should consider taking fish-oil supplements on days when they don’t eat fish. \n\nThose with high triglycerides. These fats in the blood increase the risk of heart disease. It’s well known that omega-3s help lower triglycerides. The AHA recommends 2 to 4 grams a day from supplements for people with high triglycerides, but only under the care of a physician. \n\nThose with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or other auto-immune disorders. Omega-3s may help relieve the inflammatory symptoms of such auto-immune diseases by suppressing the immune response. Thus, they can help reduce the joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation says the supplements are worth trying. Clinical studies suggest about 3 grams of omega-3s a day. \n\nWhat about people with coronary risk factors, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, but no apparent heart disease? We suggest that they get their omega-3s from two or three weekly servings of fatty fish. There have been no clinical studies to see if fish-oil supplements will help them. \n\nNot for everyone \n\nIf fish oil is so great, why shouldn’t everyone take supplements? \n\n• The decreased ability of the blood to clot, which helps prevent heart attacks, has a negative side, notably an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. People with bleeding disorders, those taking anticoagulants, and those with uncontrolled hypertension should not take fish oil supplements.\n\n• Large doses of fish oil may suppress the immune system. Thus, supplements may be risky for those with weakened immune systems. What’s a "large dose"? One definition is 3 grams or more a day, but no one really knows what the cutoff point is.\n\n• Large doses can increase glucose levels in people with diabetes.\n\n• Large doses can cause nausea, diarrhea, belching, and a bad taste in the mouth. \n\n• The supplements may contain contaminants and may not contain the labeled dose. A recent test by Consumer Reports of top-selling supplements was reassuring on both counts, even for the least expensive brands, but that doesn’t mean that the next batches will be okay—or that other brands on the market are. Last year a test by ConsumerLab.com found no de
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I take ZMA, Tribulus Terrestris and Themo Dynamx and have had no side effects thus far. If you want a professional opinion I suggest you contact Todd Ganci, his link is below. I had the chance to meet him three weeks ago, he is extremely knowledgeable in nutrition and has a respectable reputations. Here are both of his websites.
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I am not a doctor, but I am a special education teacher of children with autism, and try to keep up with current autism research. I have not heard anything about Omega 3 and Omega 6 being used for autism, but I think that these are part of a healthy diet. I think that a healthy, balanced diet is important for all kids, and can help improve behavior and academics for all children. \n\nI would also exersise caution in dealing with anything that is labeled as a "cure" or "treatment" until you have done serious research into it. There are many "fad treatments" out there, and many are not shown to be effective. Please be especially carefully with any kind of "Mercury detox" or anything similar. There have been news reports of these causing death in some children. There is not enough research to know how harmful these are.
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The Omega6 and Omega8 EFA's for more info see:\nhttp://www.votehemp.com
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Eat foods with lots of good omega 3 fats:\nSalmon\nOlive Oil\nPeanut Butter\nAvocados\nAll nuts
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I did a bit of research on the net to see what I could find out.\n\nI focused on the sites that were not trying to sell the product so nothing to gain by any information provided.\n\nHere are a couple sites that I found:\n\n(1) http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101270.shtml\n\n(2) http://au.health.yahoo.com/041101/25/1umx.html?r=967507925\n\n\n\nIt seems it is not recommended to use in this day and age and if used should be done under medical supervision only. \n\nIt has been noted that overdose reaction in sheep is “spasms, paralysis, and death through asphyxiation” (1)\n“Possible side effects include headache, weakness, jitteriness, yellow-green saliva.”(2)\n\n\nIt is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women and for children and infants (2)\n\n\nI  scanned through a number of  other sites but unable to find anything specific to men or to any specific affect adverse or other wise specifically to men.
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There is no need to take any pills. Minimise fatty and spicy and carbo. foods and add sprouts and salads to your meals. You will be more healthy.
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Here's a summary of fish oil research regarding use in mood disorders, updated Jan 2006 .\n\n\nThe article is long, but excellent. In conclusion:\n\nConclusions (reviewed as of 3/2006; still seem to hold): the evidence is piling up that omega-3 fatty acids do something, at least in some people;  \nthe dose to use is not at all clear, as some studies suggest you can go too high and lose benefits (Nevets, Sagduyu), whereas many of the individual glowing results come with the higher doses;  \neven at higher doses, the risks seem minimal, and there may actually be additional benefits (on cholesterol, perhaps arthritis);  \nhowever, it's a large number of pills, though a minimal-moderate expense;  \nfish burps can be managed easily  \nit's not clear how long you have to wait to see benefits, but especially with the smaller doses they may take 1-2 months to show up, so if you take them, prepare yourself for a period of taking a lot of pills with no benefits.  \nDo I recommend them to my patients? Yes, rather commonly, especially when we're looking for all possible anti-depression tools to use, rather than have to use a typical antidepressant.  I still have yet to see a clear-cut stunning improvement like those case reports in the table above, but because the risk appears to be so minimal, in many cases it seems like it's worth a try.  \n\nFor more on omega-3's generally, here's a 2001 summary, including an extensive explanation of omega-3 physiology.  For small details including , pill type, flaxseed oil and any other tidbits I accumulate, here are more of my fish (oil) stories.