Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 The first thing our doctor did (psychiatrist conducting research on PANDAS) was to recommend my son take omega fish oil in the form of the coromega supplement. She says that he bain needs this fat to function properly...in otherwords omega 3 is brain food. If your brain has a glitch in it and you have OCD, TS, etc., you need to nourish it. Plus there are many, many other proven benefits to omega fats that are proven and some of these have to do with boosting immune levels. Our doctor also recommends getting the omegas 3's in diet like the omega enriched eggs, walnuts, etc. She said to cut down on the bad fats in your diet because you must have a higher ratio of good to bad fat in your diet for the omegas 3's to work. She said the bad fats would squeeze out the good fats. Hope this helps. I believe taking omega 3's have helped us. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 The first thing our doctor did (psychiatrist conducting research on PANDAS) was to recommend my son take omega fish oil in the form of the coromega supplement. She says that he bain needs this fat to function properly...in otherwords omega 3 is brain food. If your brain has a glitch in it and you have OCD, TS, etc., you need to nourish it. Plus there are many, many other proven benefits to omega fats that are proven and some of these have to do with boosting immune levels. Our doctor also recommends getting the omegas 3's in diet like the omega enriched eggs, walnuts, etc. She said to cut down on the bad fats in your diet because you must have a higher ratio of good to bad fat in your diet for the omegas 3's to work. She said the bad fats would squeeze out the good fats. Hope this helps. I believe taking omega 3's have helped us. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have heard about this before--omega 3's helping OCD. I know that it has helped some people because I believe what they say. We tried it and it did nothing. We tried it for several months, too. I'm so desperate for help now that I'll try anything again--even if it's something that didn't work in the past that might work now. Does anyone think that might be a possibility? (that it might not have worked in the past but could work now?) I'm terribly confused about my son's situation because the things that many people say help, just don't seem to help him at all, which starts to make me wonder if he really does have OCD. Has anyone gotten a dianosis of OCD and then failed to get relief from any of the normal things done to help that (the various supplements and/or the various drugs)? Thanks, > The first thing our doctor did (psychiatrist conducting research on PANDAS) was to recommend my son take omega fish oil in the form of the coromega supplement. She says that he bain needs this fat to function properly...in otherwords omega 3 is brain food. If your brain has a glitch in it and you have OCD, TS, etc., you need to nourish it. Plus there are many, many other proven benefits to omega fats that are proven and some of these have to do with boosting immune levels. Our doctor also recommends getting the omegas 3's in diet like the omega enriched eggs, walnuts, etc. She said to cut down on the bad fats in your diet because you must have a higher ratio of good to bad fat in your diet for the omegas 3's to work. She said the bad fats would squeeze out the good fats. Hope this helps. I believe taking omega 3's have helped us. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have heard about this before--omega 3's helping OCD. I know that it has helped some people because I believe what they say. We tried it and it did nothing. We tried it for several months, too. I'm so desperate for help now that I'll try anything again--even if it's something that didn't work in the past that might work now. Does anyone think that might be a possibility? (that it might not have worked in the past but could work now?) I'm terribly confused about my son's situation because the things that many people say help, just don't seem to help him at all, which starts to make me wonder if he really does have OCD. Has anyone gotten a dianosis of OCD and then failed to get relief from any of the normal things done to help that (the various supplements and/or the various drugs)? Thanks, > The first thing our doctor did (psychiatrist conducting research on PANDAS) was to recommend my son take omega fish oil in the form of the coromega supplement. She says that he bain needs this fat to function properly...in otherwords omega 3 is brain food. If your brain has a glitch in it and you have OCD, TS, etc., you need to nourish it. Plus there are many, many other proven benefits to omega fats that are proven and some of these have to do with boosting immune levels. Our doctor also recommends getting the omegas 3's in diet like the omega enriched eggs, walnuts, etc. She said to cut down on the bad fats in your diet because you must have a higher ratio of good to bad fat in your diet for the omegas 3's to work. She said the bad fats would squeeze out the good fats. Hope this helps. I believe taking omega 3's have helped us. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 I have heard about this before--omega 3's helping OCD. I know that it has helped some people because I believe what they say. We tried it and it did nothing. We tried it for several months, too. I'm so desperate for help now that I'll try anything again--even if it's something that didn't work in the past that might work now. Does anyone think that might be a possibility? (that it might not have worked in the past but could work now?) I'm terribly confused about my son's situation because the things that many people say help, just don't seem to help him at all, which starts to make me wonder if he really does have OCD. Has anyone gotten a dianosis of OCD and then failed to get relief from any of the normal things done to help that (the various supplements and/or the various drugs)? Thanks, ... - I know what you mean about being desperate and wanting to re-try things that didn't work before. How about trying a different version of Omega 3? Maybe the type you were using was of a different potentcy? Maybe you could find out which particular brand worked for others? kimz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 I have heard about this before--omega 3's helping OCD. I know that it has helped some people because I believe what they say. We tried it and it did nothing. We tried it for several months, too. I'm so desperate for help now that I'll try anything again--even if it's something that didn't work in the past that might work now. Does anyone think that might be a possibility? (that it might not have worked in the past but could work now?) I'm terribly confused about my son's situation because the things that many people say help, just don't seem to help him at all, which starts to make me wonder if he really does have OCD. Has anyone gotten a dianosis of OCD and then failed to get relief from any of the normal things done to help that (the various supplements and/or the various drugs)? Thanks, ... - I know what you mean about being desperate and wanting to re-try things that didn't work before. How about trying a different version of Omega 3? Maybe the type you were using was of a different potentcy? Maybe you could find out which particular brand worked for others? kimz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 > - I know what you mean about being desperate and wanting to re-try things that didn't work before. How about trying a different version of Omega 3? Maybe the type you were using was of a different potentcy? Maybe you could find out which particular brand worked for others? > kimz I suppose it's possible another brand would work, however I used one of the top brands at a local health food store, so I got very discouraged when it gave no relief. Merrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 > - I know what you mean about being desperate and wanting to re-try things that didn't work before. How about trying a different version of Omega 3? Maybe the type you were using was of a different potentcy? Maybe you could find out which particular brand worked for others? > kimz I suppose it's possible another brand would work, however I used one of the top brands at a local health food store, so I got very discouraged when it gave no relief. Merrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Okay all, I just ordered some Omega 3 fish oil and B-100 complex. Was that the right amount? They also had B50's, but it said to take 2 and only one of the B100's. I hope it's not too much! Thanks! Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Okay all, I just ordered some Omega 3 fish oil and B-100 complex. Was that the right amount? They also had B50's, but it said to take 2 and only one of the B100's. I hope it's not too much! Thanks! Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hi Dina, I am telling you what I take, not giving you advice on what you should take! I take a multiple vitamin, B-50 complex, fish oil, vitamin e and coral calcium. I am 46 and some of those vitamins help with perimenopause too. I also drink soy milk for hot flashes. I have also taken flax seed oil. Since I have been taking all those vitamins everyday, I feel better, have more energy and laugh more. I also get plenty of sleep, and exercise. I don't know if it will work for you, all I know for sure is I feel great! The article also said higher doses were needed for mental health issues. So the B-100 complex should be fine. The body eliminates what isn't used. I give Bre(14) a multiple vit, B-50 complex, and fish oil. She is also on luvox and buspar. She is doing great! Because of her age she has moodiness, but she doesn't get as intense with her moods anymore. Always check with your doctor if you have questions. Though there are some doctors that say just to take a multi vit.! I also make sure Bre gets lots of sleep, eats healthy, and exercises. It is a tall order, but when her health is balanced she does better mentally. Good luck! Sandy -- In , Dina <dina.n.jones@c...> wrote: > > > Okay all, I just ordered some Omega 3 fish oil and B-100 complex. Was > that the right amount? They also had B50's, but it said to take 2 and > only one of the B100's. I hope it's not too much! > > Thanks! > Dina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hi Dina, I am telling you what I take, not giving you advice on what you should take! I take a multiple vitamin, B-50 complex, fish oil, vitamin e and coral calcium. I am 46 and some of those vitamins help with perimenopause too. I also drink soy milk for hot flashes. I have also taken flax seed oil. Since I have been taking all those vitamins everyday, I feel better, have more energy and laugh more. I also get plenty of sleep, and exercise. I don't know if it will work for you, all I know for sure is I feel great! The article also said higher doses were needed for mental health issues. So the B-100 complex should be fine. The body eliminates what isn't used. I give Bre(14) a multiple vit, B-50 complex, and fish oil. She is also on luvox and buspar. She is doing great! Because of her age she has moodiness, but she doesn't get as intense with her moods anymore. Always check with your doctor if you have questions. Though there are some doctors that say just to take a multi vit.! I also make sure Bre gets lots of sleep, eats healthy, and exercises. It is a tall order, but when her health is balanced she does better mentally. Good luck! Sandy -- In , Dina <dina.n.jones@c...> wrote: > > > Okay all, I just ordered some Omega 3 fish oil and B-100 complex. Was > that the right amount? They also had B50's, but it said to take 2 and > only one of the B100's. I hope it's not too much! > > Thanks! > Dina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi All! Adrien did a great job of summarizing what has worked for my son regarding the use of omega 3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil and some of the info I shared with her about it. I'm so glad you and your family are benefitting from the supplements, Adrien! The key thing to keep in mind regarding use of fish oil is to look for a brand that has a high EPA to DHA ratio (ideally should be in the ratio of 7:1). The smaller the fish the better as far as potential contamination, the anchovies and sardines are preferable to other fish oils. Most companies do use purification techniques but they can vary, so read labels and do your research. Therapeutic dosage is up to 6 or more grams per day, 1000mg=1gram. Some brands would require 12 or more capsules a day to get the recommended dose, so read the labels. My family currently uses Omega 3 Mood (each capsule is 1gram with a high EPA to DHA ratio). Also, when preganant or nursing, it is preferable to increase the amount of DHA. There are even some infant formulas now that add DHA- very important for brain development. The benefits of breastfeeding in this regard are significant,if and only if, the Mom has ample ongoing supplies of the omega 3 fatty acids (EFA's) which are ESSENTIAL, meaning that our bodies do not make them so we have to get them through our diet. The omega 3 fatty acids also require adequate supplies of vitamins B3, B6, and C along with the minerals magnesium and zinc in the body to do their job most efficiently. The B vitamins are beneficial and my son takes a B-100 vitamin with his fish oil capsules each morning. He also takes 5-HTP and calcium, magnesium, and zinc supplements each night before bed. He would not currently meet the criteria for OCD and has been sub-clinical for over 3 years now. He says he doesn't have OCD anymore! Regarding inositol, it is important to take a B-complex vitamin if you are taking inositol. You would not want to have too much of one kind of B vitamin which could lead to deficiencies in the other B vitamins with accompanying deficiency symptoms. One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil or another source of EFA's in the summer. in MA > > Hi Sandy, > I just wanted to share with you what another (list member) > shared with me a couple months back regarding Omega 3 fish oil. If I > recall correctly she was planning to do her dissertation on the > effects of Omega 3's on OCD. She led me to look into Dr. > Stoll's (director of the Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory at > Harvard Medical School-McLean Hospital) research with Omega 3's and > bipolar depression and other mental illnesses. He recommends using a > fish oil supplement high in EPA compared to DHA. recommended a > couple different brands to me, Omega 3 Mood by Country Life and > OmegaBrite. > My husband and I (along with our 10 year old OCD son) have been > taking the Omega 3 Mood for about 7 weeks now and we have seen great > improvements, moodwise, in all 3 of us. I got my sister and her > husband to start taking it as well because they are going through a > stressful time right now and they are both very pleased with their > results. I originally purchased the Omega 3 Mood locally for $30.00 > a bottle (90 gelcaps; 45 day supply for one person. And then I > discovered that iherb.com sells it for $15.00 a bottle ($14.50 if you > buy 4 bottles at once). > also recommended I (and my son) take a B-complex vitamin > in conjunction with the Omega 3's for their synergistic effects.( I > see you are already taking a B vitamin supplement.) She also > mentioned taking the Omega 3's separate from any zinc supplement > because of its interference with absorbtion(?) , if you are out > there, I hope I explained this right. If not, please correct me. I > am just so appreciative of the advice she gave me I wanted to share. > It has really helped my family and I a great deal. Anyhow, Sandy, it > is worth looking into! Good luck and take care!--Adrien in NV > > P.S. The cautions I have read about the Omega 3 fish oils are to be > certain the brand tests for mercury and PCBs and of course check with > your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner, because the fish oils > have a blood thinning effect. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi All! Adrien did a great job of summarizing what has worked for my son regarding the use of omega 3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil and some of the info I shared with her about it. I'm so glad you and your family are benefitting from the supplements, Adrien! The key thing to keep in mind regarding use of fish oil is to look for a brand that has a high EPA to DHA ratio (ideally should be in the ratio of 7:1). The smaller the fish the better as far as potential contamination, the anchovies and sardines are preferable to other fish oils. Most companies do use purification techniques but they can vary, so read labels and do your research. Therapeutic dosage is up to 6 or more grams per day, 1000mg=1gram. Some brands would require 12 or more capsules a day to get the recommended dose, so read the labels. My family currently uses Omega 3 Mood (each capsule is 1gram with a high EPA to DHA ratio). Also, when preganant or nursing, it is preferable to increase the amount of DHA. There are even some infant formulas now that add DHA- very important for brain development. The benefits of breastfeeding in this regard are significant,if and only if, the Mom has ample ongoing supplies of the omega 3 fatty acids (EFA's) which are ESSENTIAL, meaning that our bodies do not make them so we have to get them through our diet. The omega 3 fatty acids also require adequate supplies of vitamins B3, B6, and C along with the minerals magnesium and zinc in the body to do their job most efficiently. The B vitamins are beneficial and my son takes a B-100 vitamin with his fish oil capsules each morning. He also takes 5-HTP and calcium, magnesium, and zinc supplements each night before bed. He would not currently meet the criteria for OCD and has been sub-clinical for over 3 years now. He says he doesn't have OCD anymore! Regarding inositol, it is important to take a B-complex vitamin if you are taking inositol. You would not want to have too much of one kind of B vitamin which could lead to deficiencies in the other B vitamins with accompanying deficiency symptoms. One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil or another source of EFA's in the summer. in MA > > Hi Sandy, > I just wanted to share with you what another (list member) > shared with me a couple months back regarding Omega 3 fish oil. If I > recall correctly she was planning to do her dissertation on the > effects of Omega 3's on OCD. She led me to look into Dr. > Stoll's (director of the Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory at > Harvard Medical School-McLean Hospital) research with Omega 3's and > bipolar depression and other mental illnesses. He recommends using a > fish oil supplement high in EPA compared to DHA. recommended a > couple different brands to me, Omega 3 Mood by Country Life and > OmegaBrite. > My husband and I (along with our 10 year old OCD son) have been > taking the Omega 3 Mood for about 7 weeks now and we have seen great > improvements, moodwise, in all 3 of us. I got my sister and her > husband to start taking it as well because they are going through a > stressful time right now and they are both very pleased with their > results. I originally purchased the Omega 3 Mood locally for $30.00 > a bottle (90 gelcaps; 45 day supply for one person. And then I > discovered that iherb.com sells it for $15.00 a bottle ($14.50 if you > buy 4 bottles at once). > also recommended I (and my son) take a B-complex vitamin > in conjunction with the Omega 3's for their synergistic effects.( I > see you are already taking a B vitamin supplement.) She also > mentioned taking the Omega 3's separate from any zinc supplement > because of its interference with absorbtion(?) , if you are out > there, I hope I explained this right. If not, please correct me. I > am just so appreciative of the advice she gave me I wanted to share. > It has really helped my family and I a great deal. Anyhow, Sandy, it > is worth looking into! Good luck and take care!--Adrien in NV > > P.S. The cautions I have read about the Omega 3 fish oils are to be > certain the brand tests for mercury and PCBs and of course check with > your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner, because the fish oils > have a blood thinning effect. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi --thanks for the info! A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with meals? Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi --thanks for the info! A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with meals? Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi in MA, a question - Where you wrote: " One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil or another source of EFA's in the summer " Where does vit A fit in with fish oil?? Is it in/part of fish oil? I think I've read there's a lot in cod liver oil, but am wondering about the fish oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi in MA, a question - Where you wrote: " One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil or another source of EFA's in the summer " Where does vit A fit in with fish oil?? Is it in/part of fish oil? I think I've read there's a lot in cod liver oil, but am wondering about the fish oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi Dina, According to my osteopath, there is not enough magnesium and calcium. I'm not sure about zinc. We only take 1 capsule a day. But I was just reading our bottle, and I should be taking 2. Ours must be more concentrated. But all this conversation makes me realize I need to look into it more. Although I'm pretty sure the homeopath just said 1 for the kids. But I need to look it up again. With 4 of us, and things changing all the time, sometimes I get confused! -- Re: Re: Omega 3 fish oil > Hi --thanks for the info! > > A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium > and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil > together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the > amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with > meals? > > Dina > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi Dina, According to my osteopath, there is not enough magnesium and calcium. I'm not sure about zinc. We only take 1 capsule a day. But I was just reading our bottle, and I should be taking 2. Ours must be more concentrated. But all this conversation makes me realize I need to look into it more. Although I'm pretty sure the homeopath just said 1 for the kids. But I need to look it up again. With 4 of us, and things changing all the time, sometimes I get confused! -- Re: Re: Omega 3 fish oil > Hi --thanks for the info! > > A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium > and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil > together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the > amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with > meals? > > Dina > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi dina, To answer your question, most multivitamins do not contain enough calcium, magnesium or zinc. My son, though, does not take a multivitamin along with his other supplements. My daughter (9 years old) does take a multivitamin but it does not contain calcium nor enough zinc so we supplement with a daily calcium, magnesium, zinc capsule. As far as the fish oil, my son only takes 2 grams a day so, yes, he does take the 2 capsules all at once. He has benefitted from this amount so we have not seen a need to increase it. If you need to take more, I would suggest taking 2 capsules with each meal. in MA > > Hi --thanks for the info! > > A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium > and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil > together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the > amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with > meals? > > Dina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi dina, To answer your question, most multivitamins do not contain enough calcium, magnesium or zinc. My son, though, does not take a multivitamin along with his other supplements. My daughter (9 years old) does take a multivitamin but it does not contain calcium nor enough zinc so we supplement with a daily calcium, magnesium, zinc capsule. As far as the fish oil, my son only takes 2 grams a day so, yes, he does take the 2 capsules all at once. He has benefitted from this amount so we have not seen a need to increase it. If you need to take more, I would suggest taking 2 capsules with each meal. in MA > > Hi --thanks for the info! > > A couple of questions for you.....there isn't enough magnesium, calcium > and zinc in a daily multivitamin? Also, does he take all the fish oil > together in the morning (I would be taking 6 capsules according to the > amounts you gave, looking at my bottle) or do you spread them out with > meals? > > Dina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi You're right, I wasn't clear when I wrote that and I apologize. Cod liver oil (a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, EFA's) is extracted from cod liver and is an excellent source of vitamins A and D but can raise vitamin A levels. Fish oils are extracted from the tissues of fatty fish (sardines, anchovies, salmon) and as good sources of EPA and DHA, should not be of concern regarding vitamin A toxicity. If you were to try to obtain therapeutic amounts of EPA and DHA from cod liver oil, though, you would probably exceed the recommended daily intake of vitamins A and D which could lead to Vit A toxicity. Thanks for bringing this to my attention I hope I didn't cause too much confusion. in MA > " One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of > time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil > consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is > fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, > some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil > or another source of EFA's in the summer " > > Where does vit A fit in with fish oil?? Is it in/part of fish oil? I > think I've read there's a lot in cod liver oil, but am wondering about > the fish oil? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hi You're right, I wasn't clear when I wrote that and I apologize. Cod liver oil (a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, EFA's) is extracted from cod liver and is an excellent source of vitamins A and D but can raise vitamin A levels. Fish oils are extracted from the tissues of fatty fish (sardines, anchovies, salmon) and as good sources of EPA and DHA, should not be of concern regarding vitamin A toxicity. If you were to try to obtain therapeutic amounts of EPA and DHA from cod liver oil, though, you would probably exceed the recommended daily intake of vitamins A and D which could lead to Vit A toxicity. Thanks for bringing this to my attention I hope I didn't cause too much confusion. in MA > " One last thing, if you live in a very warm climate and spend a lot of > time outdoors in the sun, you may need to decrease your fish oil > consumption so as not to develop vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A is > fat soluble and as such can build up in the system. As a result, > some people take the fish oils in the winter months and flaxseed oil > or another source of EFA's in the summer " > > Where does vit A fit in with fish oil?? Is it in/part of fish oil? I > think I've read there's a lot in cod liver oil, but am wondering about > the fish oil? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 P & L wrote: > Hi Dina, > > According to my osteopath, there is not enough magnesium and calcium. > I'm > not sure about zinc. > > We only take 1 capsule a day. But I was just reading our bottle, and I > should be taking 2. Ours must be more concentrated. But all this > conversation makes me realize I need to look into it more. Although I'm > pretty sure the homeopath just said 1 for the kids. But I need to > look it > up again. With 4 of us, and things changing all the time, sometimes I > get > confused! > > -- > > > In your last post, you said a therapeutic dose would be 6g's, but you only take 1g? If you take 2, that would be 2gs., right? I'll try researching it too. Thx! Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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