I heard all of these great things about flax seed oil, etc., and was all excited. I have taken it for 3 years, no change in my cholestorol. Actually got worse.:sad3: Talked to an herbologist, and he agreed that it sucks, that you should take omega 3 fish oil softgels, and refrigerate after opening. He says that it is night and day. I know it can't be worse.
hellah10 said:
Fish oil is a rich source of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), omega-3 fatty acids.
Fish oils seems to protect against heart attack, stroke, cancer and inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. It is involved in protection against disease in several ways. The most important include "thinning" the blood and preventing blood clots, and being converted into less inflammatory prostaglandins and reducing inflammation.
Oily fleshed, cold water fish like salmon and sardines are the best sources of fish oil, although fish oil capsules are available and may be used if higher amounts are needed for specific conditions. If you use fish oil capsules, choose a product that is free from heavy metals and toxins that may also contaminate fish.
