Omega 3 Oils
By tsgirl01
@tsgirl01 (900)
United States
May 17, 2007 11:51am CST
I would like to know if anyone has been using Omega 3 supplements for an extended period of time, and the benefits of taking it. Is it good for you, does it help? Have you had any negative side effects? I read some information about this supplement but I'd rather hear results from people's experiences before trying certain things. Thank you.
4 responses
@nsangno (63)
• Thailand
25 May 07
I had had Omega 3 for 3 months but together with other nutritions. I'm on diet and I got my weight loss 7 kgs in 3 months; my blood pressure reduced from 160/100 to 140/90. I don't know if this is the result of using Omega3 or not. And I think that only Omega3 itself should not help so much. We need to use it with other nutritions or vitamins to get good outcome.
@jenn80 (64)
• Canada
19 May 07
I've been taking salmon oil along with a few supplements and, while I don't have a heart condition, I'm using it as a preventative, since it runs in my family. And, in general, it seems to help me feel better.
One caveat, though - watch out for the salmon oil. I keep getting fishy breath, so I think next time I'll be getting the flax oil instead. Same benefits, just no fishy goodness.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
18 May 07
Hi tsgirl, I also take 1200 mg of Omega 3 and 1200 mg of Flax Oil for my elevated Cholesterol and for me it has not worked very well. Maybe it's just my system.
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
18 May 07
I am sorry to hear that the Omega 3 and Flaxseed Oil do not work for you howard96h. I keep hearing that Omega 3 is good for triglyceride levels, when those levels get too high it leads to high cholesterol levels this is what I've read. I really don't know what to do, guess I need to talk to my doctor. From what I've read, I understand that the use of actual flaxseeds are better than the oil. I can be wrong but perhaps you would think of trying the flaxseed in your foods as opposed to the oils? I will let you know what my Dr. has to say about all of this when I talk to him next week. Take care and thanks for your response, it gives me more to talk to my doctor about
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
17 May 07
I have been taking NOrdic Naturals Omega 3-6-9 for about 1 year. My cardiologist recommended it and my primary care doctor agreed. I have had less joint pain ( I have a sort of autoimmune disorder) by about 50% or more. It is heart healthy and also great for joint problems as they say. It is something we don't get enough of in our regular diets as a rule...I have had no side effects and the brand I take has no after taste/bad breath symptoms as most can. Personally I wouldn't stop taking it as I have seen some good results and my blood work shows some "unfelt" results!! I order mine from Vitacost.com and love their prices.
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
17 May 07
Thank you so much rx4life! You gave me some great information. I was looking online at the brand that you use. I just see so many things and don't know what will be good. I am going to go to the site you purchase from and check it out. And knowing that a cardiologist recommends it impresses me. I really appreciate your help, thanks again and take care...
