Fish Oil OK?

Lots of nutrition advice out there, like low iron, Vit. A (unless beta carotene - carrots still ok), etc.  How about Fish Oil/Omega 3 fatty acids suppliments? I would assume ok for happy liver?

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[Forseegood]

I think so, if you think it's okay to eat a piece of fish, it's okay to eat a good fish oil supplement, watch where they are caught from though, it should say on the bottle...just my opinion, been taking them for years, cept the days I'm eating fish...

[GoofyDad]

My doc knew I was taking it on tx. No probs by him. I like the nordic naturals, orange flavored, my self. Careful if you google it though, you could end up at a site about large breasted norwegiens.

<small>determined to get through this post with no double entendres on forsee eating fish</small>

[amicraxy]

I have enjoyed reading you since being on here and look for your posts.  I find you to be very practical with a way of looking at this illness and tx that is needed.
Greenspan and even Bush were great. As I was telling my kids today, If it wasn't for them we would not have such a clearer picture of what we don't need.

[tulsatime]

I just wanted to comment on the fish oil. I found out it was a blood thinner. So I guess some people could take it. But not all. I don't know your stats. So it might be OK. But my bloodplatelet are under 50 and I have cirrhosis, so I just wanted to add, not everyone should take them depending on how bad your liver is. Have a great day, Debi

[orphanedhawk]

I have cirrhosis and my herbalist has me taking omega-3 fish oil along with other supplements.  As far as I know it hasn't hurt.

[Forseegood]

guess this went off topic anyway, (about the fish oil, I have heard and read that you really have to be taking a big amount for these types of effects, as long as you stick to a moderate amount I have heard it is safe, I'm no expert though) anywhoo, just wanted to say I hope you feel better Ina...

[cuteus]

yes, scott he is on that side of my list also, but the moment he signs; "hope this helps" he is moved to the other side fast!!

I am glad to see you around a bit more, there was a while there when we hardly saw you and I was begining to get worried.

[rentapen]

Oil is good but belch and smell like fish the next day.

[sass_blue]

I was told yesterday by a pharmacist that fish oil is beneficial particularly liquid fish oil 5 mls a day.  Its good for relieving aching joints and for clarity of thought.  He said that it is not bad for your liver although I am going to wait until I see my specialist next week (I can almost predict what he will say "there are no studies to show that it is either good or bad")

[Eisbein]

Somebody here said fish oil can "thin" the blood. In large quantities it can, and we need fairly large quantities to derive any benefit.
For the reason mentioned above, I take only a couple capsules on the days I don't eat fish. Those pills are huge, can't see myself gulping 8 or so of them down.
Most of the Omega-3 and 6 I get from Flaxseed oil.
Also fish oil is derived from many different fish, usually the ones that have a high mercury content.
I by strictly Salmon oil, which is a fish least contaminated with mercury, even if farm raised.

Hey thanks forsee, all is well that ends well.

Ina and

[GoofyDad]

If you're up to posting it, I'd be most interested in what your other supplements are. If ya don't want to get into it, that's cool too.

<small>still need to get me some of that beet powder</small>