Omega 3 in flax oil

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My husband has severe dry eyes, and has started taking omega 3 and flax seed oil. It is working very well, but his dose (after gradual increase to a point of benefit) is more than recommended. Can he overdose on 3 times the normal dose of purified omega 3 fish oil..the brand he takes is Health from the Sea PFO pure fish oil liquid. He takes twice the dose of the flax seed oil (same brand name).

There are various vitamin-mineral supplements available that contain this or you could just add a little (~1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil to your dogs meals. Olive oil is a great source of Omega-3 Fatty acids. The omega-3's are the same for people and pets. If you give too much the result would be a bit of gas and/or loose stool.

In fact I seem to be sensitive to most oils that enter my stomach with the exception of olive oil. Even flax oil gives me issues. So does walnut oil. I am allergic to shell fish so Krill oil would be out of the question. What options do I have as far as Omega 3 now? They are very important for health and I want to take advantage them but the nausea is not fun. I guess I could eat more salmon but worry about the contamination issue.

Coincidently, around 12 years ago when my arrythmia took a turn for the worse, I was on a health kick, had decided to clean up my health and diet, and started taking fish oil with Omega 3-6-9 and borage oil because I had heard it was heart healthy and would lower my cholesterol. Never made the connection between the supplements and the worsening arrythmia. I was on several other self-prescribed vitamin and mineral supplements as well.

Omega 3 oils may increase bleeding time, however, research has showed no significant bleeding occurred with coronary bypass patients who were given fish oil until the day of their surgery. Suggest if you are concerned, then stop taking the oils before the test.

For the best quality of Flax & Borage seed oil, Barleans is tops. You can order direct from them and pay a little more than a site that may offer discount pricing, but when you receive the product, the "Pressed" date will only be 2 or 3 days from when you receive it... FRESH!!!!! Here's their site for information: http://www.barleans.com/faqs.

What can I do with flax seeds I love them, I know they are healthy,full of Omega 3 I believe it is, I have had some great cookies with them baked in , I have thrown a handful onto a salad.Any new ideas of how I can incorporate them into cooking .?

I've heard a lot of good things about flax seed! It's high in the omega 3's (the good for you fats) and fiber. It's said to help with Crohns or other intestinal problems because it helps coat and soothe the lining of the intestines that may be inflamed. It's also been said to help with heart disease and even cancer, especially breast cancer! It's also supposed to help with mild depression. I have a friend who's two sons were diagnosed with ADHD and she didn't want to put them on meds.

My doc said I need to be taking an omega 3, but I've found iodine in fish oil, cod liver oil and hemp seed oil. I looked it up and hemp is apparently a high source of iodine, so while it's not listed in the ingredients, it's part of the plant. I started taking it two days ago and I've been so dizzy since I've had to hold onto walls to walk. So it seems my only option left is Flax seed oil. How bad is it for your thyroid really?

Husband taking Udos's oil (similiar to flax - a 3-6-9 Omega) and has been successful. I think the answer is yes, as long as you've got 20 g of fat in there.

What is true is that the Omega 3 in flax seed oil is different from that in fish oil, and flax seed oil contains more than just omega 3 oils, whereas most fish oil is artificially purified to eliminate many other beneficial oils that would also be a fish. Since you can get cold processed organically grown flax, whereas fish are contaminated pretty much everywhere now, and for vegetarians, flax is a good source of oil, but for a diabetic, fish oil probably would be a good choice.

I would listen to your cardiologist or internal medicine doctor if they are very familiar with this situation. Omega 3 fish oil and flaxseed oil can both sometimes increase bleeding in patients taking blood thinners like coumadin (warfarin), apirin, and plavix. In diabetics on glucose lowering drugs there is some evidence that suggest that flaxseed oil may increase fasting blood sugar levels.

They are a supplement that can be taken in conjunction with your regular meds. You can get the Omega 3 fatty acids from either flax seed or fish oil. Mine are fish oil (I do not get the fishy smell), but some prefer the other. Just google omega 3s, depression and ADD and you will find lots of information out there. But basically, they help your brain function better by giving it the much needed nutrients because our diets are usually lacking in them - unless you consume lots amounts of fish.

Parents of ADHD children and ADHD adults who wish to utilize omega-3 fatty acids as a method of modifying their behavior should use both flax and seafood sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Flax provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the master omega-3 fatty acid from which other omega-3 fatty acids are synthesized. Seafood provides DHA directly which appears to be a vital omega-3 fatty acid for modifying behavior of ADHD children and adults. The rate of conversion of ALA to DHA is quite low.

I visited my local GNC store to purchase some Omega 3 Fish Oil supplement. I bought the triple strength, and then asked while paying for it what was the normal dosage? He and another employee said "1,000mg per day." When I arrived home their "triple strength" is only 900 mg??? I have bought others that have always been 1,000mg and that is what I have been taking. Can someone please help me with what is the proper dosage? Thanks.

I've taken BOTH omega 3 and vitmin B12....... Omeaga 3 works very well in my experince it improved my overall mood esepically towards depression but you don't have to worry about taking too much unlike B vitamins which can cause you to be manic.... but it may be a bit expensive because you need it in the higher doeses 300-400mg pills and you have to take a large amount because you won't really see a diffrence if if you just take like 1 a day.

I have the opposite effect with omega 3 from krill oil. It makes them tons worse. I take a tsp. of flax seed each day and blend them in a smoothie and that doesn't seem to bother me. What brand of plant based omega 3 do you use? After my bad experiences with krill oil, I'm kind of scared to take anything but whole flax seeds.

Some experts have said that the balance between Omega 6 fatty acids and Omega 3 is key, but just as many say this is nonsense. Omega 3 do have benefits, mainly reducing inflammation in the body, such as in the arteries or joints. It can also reduce your clotting factor if taken in too high doses, causing excessive bleeding. Experts do agree on one thing, take omega 3 acids from foods rather than supplements. Without a doubt, having enough Omega 3 acids in your diet does improve health.

I had recently taken Omega-3 suppliments containing fish oil that gave me an allergic reaction. I stopped and a few days later took a different brand of Omega-3 that only contained Flax oil, no fish oil. Again, I got an allergic response, actually even worse. However, it was a very similar reaction. My face, hands & elbows became extreamly red and HOT. Benadril helped, but why / how could I be allergic to both kinds of oil suppliments? Am I actually allergic to the compound - Omega-3?

Hey does flaxseed oil work the same as the ground flax? I have oil in my fridge, i am excited to try it, and take it more often if it is effective. Evening primrose oil has not really been working for me. Those hot flashes can be a real pain!!!

Most doctors don't recommend even taking supplements because it can be extremely dangerous. It is very easy to take too much. An omega-3 overdose is likely to cause any of the usual omega-3 side effects, but perhaps more severely. In particular, stomach upset can be expected. In serious cases, an overdose could increase the risk of bleeding, including dangerous internal bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or bleeding in the brain.

I have read that a lot of those supplements go rancid very quickly. This is especially true of flax seed and fish oil supplements. You can tell by cutting one open and smelling it. If it is rancid it will have an almost gasoline smell. I am also vegetarian and I just make sure to eat ground flaxseed (I put it in my cereal and soups, or whatever), walnuts, and eggs. These are all excellenct sources. As far as the B vitamins go, you probably should be taking a supplement.

What brand of Omega 3's are you using? I have been taking just the Kroger brand Omega 3's with fish oil concentrate. Should I maybe look at the health food store for some that are especially for pregnancy? Thanks!

The scientist attribute the lack of Alzhiemers to the Tumeric. Flax Seed Oil (Omega 3) is GREAT for everyone....(I only use organic products) and try to get it in my food sources first ...fresh salmon, Flax seed...but also take an organic supplement. My doctor highly recomends it, but again I was taking it before I was Dx. I just started mixing Acai juice in my fruit drinks/ on ocassion(mainly because it is so expensive) never heard of any negative effects...again I am new to this one....

The most important for the heart is EFA, which is found in largest amounts in fish oil, but flax and hemp oil are also very high in omega 3 oils. But omega 3 oils don't do the same thing as statins. Statins lower LDL cholesterol, the bad kind, whereas omega 3 oils provide the good kind of cholesterol, HDL. If you raise HDL, that will be more preventive of future heart disease than lowering LDL unless you're LDL was sky high.

The one you've got is great for overall essential fatty acids, especially for women with hormone problems, but for cholesterol the Omega 3 oils are the best. These are found in fish oil, hemp oil, and flax oil primarily. The garlic and parsley is probably more of a waste of money, but it certainly won't harm you. Garlic works best combined with other nutrients, so a cholesterol lowering formula would be better than garlic by itself. Exercise and dietary changes are also necessary.

Starting Caleb & myself on a Omega 3 Suppliment. He has problems with switching gears from one activity to another. He gets over stimulated & has a hard time calming down. He goes through cycles where he can't sleep (just like his Mom). He gives himself stress tummy aches in the morning before school but once he's there he's fine. My husband has a lot of anxiety problems & I have sleep problems & it looks like we've passed them on.

If there isn't a reaction, then you can eat that item. Flax seed oil is a vegetarian omega 3 fatty acid, but I can't remember if it's because it contains alpha linoleic acid or not. It does taste good and I don't have any problem with it, and I have a lot of food sensitivities and allergies.

I am a middle age female with a reaction to Omega supplements which I hope to find a way to avoid since I know that Omega would help me in many ways if I could take it. These supplements, along with acidic foods like citrus and many other fruits, ascorbic acid additives, Vitamin C supplements and vinegars cause rectal swelling, pain, bleeding and if I don't avoid the cause soon enough, proctitis symptoms.

The body cannot manufacture them from other nutrients. Throughout human history, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have been ingested in near perfect proportion. For millions of years, the equal ingestion of these two have created a delicate check and balance system within the body that is in control of, literally thousands of metabolic functions.

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