KP Magazine
9:29 AM (edited) - Public
Fish Oils: Oils derived from the fat of cold-water fish, a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, can be contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Dr. Weil recommends seeking out products that, like his fish oil supplements, have received the highest rating for purity – five out of five stars – from the International Fish Oil Standards program.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02831/how-to-find-good-vitamins.html
Several studies have linked omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil with a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as lowered triglyceride levels and reduced blood pressure.
The role of omega-3 fish oil in preventing heart disease is well documented. Taking high-quality fish oil can reduce the chances of a heart attack by at least 20%. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that has anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effects - working like a fireman dousing the flames of inflammation.
Fish oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people, including pregnant and breast-feeding women, when taken in low doses (3 grams or less per day).
Taking more than 3 grams per day might keep blood from clotting and can increase the chance of bleeding.
Fish oil can cause side effects including belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, rash, and nosebleeds. Taking fish oil supplements with meals or freezing them can often decrease these side effects.
Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs) interacts with FISH OIL
Antihypertensive drugs interacts with FISH OIL
Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) is used for weight loss interacts with FISH OIL
Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs interacts with FISH OIL
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-993-FISH%20OIL.aspx?activeIngredientId=993&activeIngredientName=FISH%20OIL
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02831/how-to-find-good-vitamins.html
Several studies have linked omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil with a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as lowered triglyceride levels and reduced blood pressure.
The role of omega-3 fish oil in preventing heart disease is well documented. Taking high-quality fish oil can reduce the chances of a heart attack by at least 20%. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that has anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effects - working like a fireman dousing the flames of inflammation.
Fish oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people, including pregnant and breast-feeding women, when taken in low doses (3 grams or less per day).
Taking more than 3 grams per day might keep blood from clotting and can increase the chance of bleeding.
Fish oil can cause side effects including belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, rash, and nosebleeds. Taking fish oil supplements with meals or freezing them can often decrease these side effects.
Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs) interacts with FISH OIL
Antihypertensive drugs interacts with FISH OIL
Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) is used for weight loss interacts with FISH OIL
Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs interacts with FISH OIL
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-993-FISH%20OIL.aspx?activeIngredientId=993&activeIngredientName=FISH%20OIL
KP Magazine
9:45 AM - Public
pregnant clients to eat five to 12 ounces of oily fish each week to increase their intake of DHA, an omega-3 fat important for brain and eye development during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Fish rich in omega-3’s and low in mercury include salmon, trout, sardines, herring and Atlantic mackerel.
Women who don’t eat fish should consider taking a fish oil supplement. Vegetarian DHA supplements are also available.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-nutrition/leslie-beck/it-can-be-safe---and-beneficial---to-diet-while-pregnant/article2440266/
Fish rich in omega-3’s and low in mercury include salmon, trout, sardines, herring and Atlantic mackerel.
Women who don’t eat fish should consider taking a fish oil supplement. Vegetarian DHA supplements are also available.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-nutrition/leslie-beck/it-can-be-safe---and-beneficial---to-diet-while-pregnant/article2440266/
KP Magazine
9:43 AM - Public
Flaxseed vs fish oil
Fish and krill oil contain two other omega-3 fatty acids not found in the other plant-based foods: Fish oil provides pre-formed EPA and DHA.
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/expert+opinion/flaxseed+vs+fish+oil,18015
Fish and krill oil contain two other omega-3 fatty acids not found in the other plant-based foods: Fish oil provides pre-formed EPA and DHA.
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/expert+opinion/flaxseed+vs+fish+oil,18015
KP Magazine
9:33 AM (edited) - Public
omega-3 fatty acids were no better than a placebo at reducing the severity of tics -- the sudden, involuntary movements or vocalizations that mark Tourette's.
On the other hand, children who took omega-3 did show an improvement in the degree to which their tics bothered them, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics.
The typical American diet, including that of kids, tends to be low in omega-3 and high in omega-6 fats -- which are found in margarine, vegetable oils and an array of snack foods, sweets and fast food. And that imbalance is thought to be generally unhealthy
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/18/us-fishoil-idUSBRE84H0Q420120518
On the other hand, children who took omega-3 did show an improvement in the degree to which their tics bothered them, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics.
The typical American diet, including that of kids, tends to be low in omega-3 and high in omega-6 fats -- which are found in margarine, vegetable oils and an array of snack foods, sweets and fast food. And that imbalance is thought to be generally unhealthy
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/18/us-fishoil-idUSBRE84H0Q420120518
KP Magazine
9:31 AM - Public
maybe these days, drugs such as statins make it hard to detect a benefit from fish oils because the statins and other meds are already helping people so much.
Still they note that there’s “no conclusive evidence” for recommending fish oil to prevent a first or subsequent heart attack.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/09/news/la-heb-fish-oil-study-20120409
Still they note that there’s “no conclusive evidence” for recommending fish oil to prevent a first or subsequent heart attack.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/09/news/la-heb-fish-oil-study-20120409
Kanj Segue
9:14 AM - Public
DHA from algae seems to be a sustainable, alternative source of DHA that can satisfy both the demands of consumers and the needs of vegetarians, as well as fulfilling most, if not all, the health benefits currently established with omega 3s.
Supra Omega 3 Contains Omega3 Oils Derived from Fish, Krill And Algae in the Recommended Proper Balance and Ratios.
Supra Omega 3 Contains Omega3 Oils Derived from Fish, Krill And Algae in the Recommended Proper Balance and Ratios.
Kanj Segue
9:09 AM - Public
Fish oil helps people feel full faster. Obese people that consume fish oil supplements no longer feel the need to eat as much food. It's almost as if the oil tricks your body into thinking it's eating more than it really is.
1.Supplementing with this oil increases the rate at which your body burns calories. In one study people that supplemented with fish oil burned fat 26% faster than those that did not.
2.The oil can help block the accumulation of fat in tissues. Generally speaking, the more of this oil you have in your body, the harder it is for your body to store fat. Very few substances have the fat blocking effect this oil does.
3.Taking at least a gram of fish oil a day is a recommended way to take full advantage of the health benefits of this oil.4 While a gram a day may seem like a lot, there's no reason you can't get that much in your diet with the use of supplements.
Kanj Segue
9:08 AM - Public
Does Fish Oil Have Anti-Aging Benefits?
My dissertation research focused on the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, so naturally it caught my attention when I started seeing ads touting fish oil pills as a "Fountain of Youth" anti-aging remedy. Surprisingly, when I looked into the scientific evidence, I found a kernel of truth at the bottom of the mountain of hype. So, should you smear fish oil on your face and walk around smelling like a sardine factory? Well, no. That would be crazy. But after reading the evidence, you might feel more inclined to order salmon for dinner, or you might even want to start taking fish oil pills.
Cellular Aging
The omega-3 fatty acids we're talking about here are those found in fatty fish, like salmon, sardines or herring. All the hype really started from a 2010 study published in the journal JAMA, which found that people with high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish had longer structures called telomeres in their blood cells. Telomeres act like a protective cap on the ends of chromosomes, but they get shorter when cells are exposed to environmental stresses that trigger aging, like sun exposure. The same processes that make skin sag and wrinkle also shorten telomeres, and people with shorter telomeres have higher risk for death from age-related diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. As a result, the length of telomeres is like a biological clock, indicating that the fish eaters had biological ages younger than their chronological ages.
Staying Sharp
Perhaps even more important than not dying is continuing to lead a normal life in old age, and for that, staying mentally sharp is critical. At least three studies have found an association between fish consumption and slower rates of mental decline with aging. However, randomized clinical trials for Alzheimer's Disease have so far only found a benefit of omega-3 supplements for people in the very earliest stages of mental decline. This may just mean that fish oil is only helpful if people start taking it while they are still relatively healthy.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
On the other hand, critics and seafood-haters like to point out that most of these results could just be due to coincidence. People who eat a lot of fish, or who go to the trouble to take fish oil pills, are probably health freaks in other ways, and have a whole constellation of healthy habits that may add up to make these people age more slowly. However, researchers in the field point to direct experiments in lab animals as evidence these effects are really due to fats in fish: for example, omega-3 supplementation in mice led to slower mental decline with aging, and longer life spans. (Note that most omega-3 researchers, including myself, aren't waiting for clinical trial evidence to start taking fish oil or to make eating fish a priority. Interestingly, the pioneers in the field are now elderly, but seem to be aging remarkably well.)
Bottom Line
In the quest to delay aging, fish oil can't hurt, and might help. Even if it doesn't, there are other good reasons to eat fatty fish, like the well established benefit of preventing cardiovascular disease. Try to avoid types of fish that can have high mercury content, such as farm-raised salmon. Fish oil pills are safe as long as you keep to recommended doses (below 3 grams per day). But watch out for products that claim to have added omega-3's; this usually refers to flax seeds, which may not have the same benefits as the omega-3 fatty acids in fish.
My dissertation research focused on the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, so naturally it caught my attention when I started seeing ads touting fish oil pills as a "Fountain of Youth" anti-aging remedy. Surprisingly, when I looked into the scientific evidence, I found a kernel of truth at the bottom of the mountain of hype. So, should you smear fish oil on your face and walk around smelling like a sardine factory? Well, no. That would be crazy. But after reading the evidence, you might feel more inclined to order salmon for dinner, or you might even want to start taking fish oil pills.
Cellular Aging
The omega-3 fatty acids we're talking about here are those found in fatty fish, like salmon, sardines or herring. All the hype really started from a 2010 study published in the journal JAMA, which found that people with high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish had longer structures called telomeres in their blood cells. Telomeres act like a protective cap on the ends of chromosomes, but they get shorter when cells are exposed to environmental stresses that trigger aging, like sun exposure. The same processes that make skin sag and wrinkle also shorten telomeres, and people with shorter telomeres have higher risk for death from age-related diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. As a result, the length of telomeres is like a biological clock, indicating that the fish eaters had biological ages younger than their chronological ages.
Staying Sharp
Perhaps even more important than not dying is continuing to lead a normal life in old age, and for that, staying mentally sharp is critical. At least three studies have found an association between fish consumption and slower rates of mental decline with aging. However, randomized clinical trials for Alzheimer's Disease have so far only found a benefit of omega-3 supplements for people in the very earliest stages of mental decline. This may just mean that fish oil is only helpful if people start taking it while they are still relatively healthy.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
On the other hand, critics and seafood-haters like to point out that most of these results could just be due to coincidence. People who eat a lot of fish, or who go to the trouble to take fish oil pills, are probably health freaks in other ways, and have a whole constellation of healthy habits that may add up to make these people age more slowly. However, researchers in the field point to direct experiments in lab animals as evidence these effects are really due to fats in fish: for example, omega-3 supplementation in mice led to slower mental decline with aging, and longer life spans. (Note that most omega-3 researchers, including myself, aren't waiting for clinical trial evidence to start taking fish oil or to make eating fish a priority. Interestingly, the pioneers in the field are now elderly, but seem to be aging remarkably well.)
Bottom Line
In the quest to delay aging, fish oil can't hurt, and might help. Even if it doesn't, there are other good reasons to eat fatty fish, like the well established benefit of preventing cardiovascular disease. Try to avoid types of fish that can have high mercury content, such as farm-raised salmon. Fish oil pills are safe as long as you keep to recommended doses (below 3 grams per day). But watch out for products that claim to have added omega-3's; this usually refers to flax seeds, which may not have the same benefits as the omega-3 fatty acids in fish.
KP Magazine
May 29, 2012 - Public
KP Magazine
May 25, 2012 (edited) - Public
Fish Oil
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Pycnogenol
Proteolytic enzymes and Propolis
http://www.arthritis.org/supplemental-relief.php
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Pycnogenol
Proteolytic enzymes and Propolis
http://www.arthritis.org/supplemental-relief.php
From the web
Taking DHA-enriched fish oils during the second half of pregnancy does not lower the risk of developing preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, researchers from Adelaide University, Australia, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The authors explained that experts have long been ...
KP Magazine
May 25, 2012 - Public
an Alaskan native tribe known as the Yup’ik Eskimos, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states. The study suggested that consuming a lot of these fats helps prevent the diseases.
The study showed that people with low blood levels of DHA and EPA, obesity strongly increased both blood triglycerides (a blood lipid abnormality) and C-reactive protein, or CRP (a measure of overall body inflammation). High levels of triglycerides and CRP are already known to increase the risk of heart disease and, possibly, diabetes.
“It appeared that high intakes of omega-3-rich seafood protected Yup’ik Eskios from some of the harmful effects of obesity,"
http://www.latimes.com/news/kcpq-032511-fredhutchfishstudy,0,5581143.story
The study showed that people with low blood levels of DHA and EPA, obesity strongly increased both blood triglycerides (a blood lipid abnormality) and C-reactive protein, or CRP (a measure of overall body inflammation). High levels of triglycerides and CRP are already known to increase the risk of heart disease and, possibly, diabetes.
“It appeared that high intakes of omega-3-rich seafood protected Yup’ik Eskios from some of the harmful effects of obesity,"
http://www.latimes.com/news/kcpq-032511-fredhutchfishstudy,0,5581143.story
The Conscious Life
Feb 6, 2012 (edited) - Public
A study found that people who took fish oil supplements saw the most improvement in muscle strength and functional capacity >
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