Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 You have been told your VA prescription coverage does not cover Fish Oil. This is the VA Pharmacy Benefits Management review of Omacor, the prescription version of Fish Oil. http://www.pbm.va.gov/monograph/OmacorMonograph.pdf So the VA likely covers this for someone. >> I have High triglycerides around 750 and Cholesterol is about 215 but > my triglycerides continue to rise. I am on Fuzeon, Susitva, Kaletra > and take Gemfibrozil 600mg twice a day and Lescol/Fluvastatin 40mg once > a day. My counts were pretty normal before starting on these meds 3 > 1/2 years ago. I have been poz 21+ years my VL is undectable and T-> cells are around 800. I am working on the diet and have started > exercising again. My question is the VA (doctor) recommends that I > take some fish oils, they do not have these available in there > prescription plan So I will need to buy my own. Can anyone give me any > advice on how much and when to take these fish oils. Any advice would > be greatly appreciated. thanks all and good health to all. garyw> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 You have been told your VA prescription coverage does not cover Fish Oil. This is the VA Pharmacy Benefits Management review of Omacor, the prescription version of Fish Oil. http://www.pbm.va.gov/monograph/OmacorMonograph.pdf So the VA likely covers this for someone. >> I have High triglycerides around 750 and Cholesterol is about 215 but > my triglycerides continue to rise. I am on Fuzeon, Susitva, Kaletra > and take Gemfibrozil 600mg twice a day and Lescol/Fluvastatin 40mg once > a day. My counts were pretty normal before starting on these meds 3 > 1/2 years ago. I have been poz 21+ years my VL is undectable and T-> cells are around 800. I am working on the diet and have started > exercising again. My question is the VA (doctor) recommends that I > take some fish oils, they do not have these available in there > prescription plan So I will need to buy my own. Can anyone give me any > advice on how much and when to take these fish oils. Any advice would > be greatly appreciated. thanks all and good health to all. garyw> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 My hepatologist recommended 3,000 mg a day. He strongly recommended Salmon Oil as opposed to other fish oils. Other oils seem to not be as effective and are generally harder on the liver. The liver issue is a big one for me as I also have Heb C. I had to have my health food store place a special order, but they were glad to do so. Good Luck. Steve steveminsf@... "Mourn the losses because they are many, but celebrate the victories because they are few" - Queer As Folk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 My hepatologist recommended 3,000 mg a day. He strongly recommended Salmon Oil as opposed to other fish oils. Other oils seem to not be as effective and are generally harder on the liver. The liver issue is a big one for me as I also have Heb C. I had to have my health food store place a special order, but they were glad to do so. Good Luck. Steve steveminsf@... "Mourn the losses because they are many, but celebrate the victories because they are few" - Queer As Folk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I too have rapidly rising triglycirides,a nd my Doctor just put me on prescription Omacor, a prescription fish oils.....I'll know in 3 months if it is working.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I too have rapidly rising triglycirides,a nd my Doctor just put me on prescription Omacor, a prescription fish oils.....I'll know in 3 months if it is working.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I am using " Healthaid " 's High Potency Omega 3 brand. It's produced from Norwegian salmon oil, which is purified for better absorption. Each capsule contains 1250mg of fish oil which yields 750mg of the important Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 425 mg EPA and 325 mg DHA. Also containing 5mg of Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol) in each capsule. Something that we need to bear in mind in the case of essential fatty acids supplements, whether derived from fish, flax, evening primrose or starflower oils, require nutrients such as manganese, Vitamin B3, zinc and other co-factors for the conversion of essential fatty acids into their active components. So, it would benefit to use a good multivitamin/mineral supplement with them. Andonis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I am using " Healthaid " 's High Potency Omega 3 brand. It's produced from Norwegian salmon oil, which is purified for better absorption. Each capsule contains 1250mg of fish oil which yields 750mg of the important Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 425 mg EPA and 325 mg DHA. Also containing 5mg of Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol) in each capsule. Something that we need to bear in mind in the case of essential fatty acids supplements, whether derived from fish, flax, evening primrose or starflower oils, require nutrients such as manganese, Vitamin B3, zinc and other co-factors for the conversion of essential fatty acids into their active components. So, it would benefit to use a good multivitamin/mineral supplement with them. Andonis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 We also had a horrible reaction to fish oil. Worked wonders in the days of apraxic speech. We introduced it and our child had a horrible reaction. When the body has enough, I guess even a little bit is just too much. Cathi From: Arias <thinkingheads@...> Subject: [ ] Fish Oils Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 12:42 AM I thought this may interest some people. http://www.fedupwit hfoodadditives. info/factsheets/ Factfish. htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 My dd just raged on the codliver oil! On Nov 16, 2008, at 6:55 AM, Markman wrote: > We also had a horrible reaction to fish oil. Worked wonders in the > days of apraxic speech. We introduced it and our child had a > horrible reaction. When the body has enough, I guess even a little > bit is just too much. > > Cathi > > > > From: Arias <thinkingheads@...> > Subject: [ ] Fish Oils > > Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 12:42 AM > > I thought this may interest some people. > > http://www.fedupwit hfoodadditives. info/factsheets/ Factfish. htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Regarding the fish oil questions, I would like to refer those interested to the following literature review by the excellent Dr Ray Peat. All references are placed at the bottom of the article, after reading this I became very confused about fish oils. I actually contacted Dr Peat and I have a quote from him, " Fish oils are very good, for fish, but not warm blooded humans " . Have a read and discuss :- http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/fishoil.shtml McCambridge Physiologst London, UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 For another viewpoint on this topic I would suggest you read the following scientific review. Beyond the Mediterranean Diet: The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease R. Harper, MD, Terry A. son, MD Published: 08/01/2003 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458440 The above is my source. You would need an account (free) and password to medscape to access it. It may be available trough other portals. It is comprehensive review of mulitple scientific studies (not promoted by supplement companies) Including the Intuit study(eskimo study), The GSSI Prevenzione trial (Italy), The LyonDiet Heart study (France), The Dart Study(Diet and Reinfarction Study_, The Indian experiment infarct study. It also discusses in detail the mechanism of action in coronary prevention. Read both articles and draw your own conlusions. Ralph Giarnella MD Southington Ct USA ________________________________ From: Mc Cambridge <shiftyman2001@...> Supertraining Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 10:55:21 AM Subject: Re: Fish Oils Regarding the fish oil questions, I would like to refer those interested to the following literature review by the excellent Dr Ray Peat. All references are placed at the bottom of the article, after reading this I became very confused about fish oils. I actually contacted Dr Peat and I have a quote from him, " Fish oils are very good, for fish, but not warm blooded humans " . Have a read and discuss :- http://raypeat. com/articles/ articles/ fishoil.shtml ============================ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 HiCheck out nordic naturals as they do lots of different capsules, some lemon and orange flavoured. Also look at www.red23.com as they have some excellent fermented oils in caps that you can also get flavoured-Green Pastures is the brand. Both are pure.Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless deviceFrom: "RACHEL" <rachelnixon@...>Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:06:40 -0000<Autism Treatment >Subject: Fish Oils Hi- I'm having great difficulty giving my DD fish oils as she gags on them- she can detect them in drinks and chews as well.I just wondered if anybody could recommend one that came in capsule form that's for kids and is v high quality...I've been searching around, Eskimo Kids don't seem to do one and the other brands seem to sell DHA & Omega 3 separately (I'd rather have just one pill as getting her to take them at all is a trial)Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks a lot .....I wasn't sure if the Nordic Naturals were gums or capsules, think I'll give them a try! > > Hi > > Check out nordic naturals as they do lots of different capsules, some lemon and orange flavoured. Also look at www.red23.com as they have some excellent fermented oils in caps that you can also get flavoured-Green Pastures is the brand. Both are pure. > > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > Fish Oils > > Hi- I'm having great difficulty giving my DD fish oils as she gags on them- she can detect them in drinks and chews as well. > > I just wondered if anybody could recommend one that came in capsule form that's for kids and is v high quality...I've been searching around, Eskimo Kids don't seem to do one and the other brands seem to sell DHA & Omega 3 separately (I'd rather have just one pill as getting her to take them at all is a trial) > > Any help appreciated! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 hi rachel they also do a liquid as do carlsons [but they're expensive] isobel x > > > > Hi > > > > Check out nordic naturals as they do lots of different capsules, some lemon and orange flavoured. Also look at www.red23.com as they have some excellent fermented oils in caps that you can also get flavoured-Green Pastures is the brand. Both are pure. > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > > > Fish Oils > > > > Hi- I'm having great difficulty giving my DD fish oils as she gags on them- she can detect them in drinks and chews as well. > > > > I just wondered if anybody could recommend one that came in capsule form that's for kids and is v high quality...I've been searching around, Eskimo Kids don't seem to do one and the other brands seem to sell DHA & Omega 3 separately (I'd rather have just one pill as getting her to take them at all is a trial) > > > > Any help appreciated! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hello all ... I am rather new to posting on this list and I was wondering about adding fish oils to my ds diet. He is 11 and I was wondering what anyone else has or is using. what amount and what brands? what does it do for your kids? Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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