Posted by KellyD on December 20, 2003, at 8:28:57
In reply to Question about Fish Oil « Siraris, posted by Dr. Bob on December 19, 2003, at 21:11:47
> > First of all, it helps with cognition? You've really noticed helpful effects from it?I find it helpful in a number of areas. Mood is better. I seem to handle stressors better and I do believe clarity and "sharpness" is improved.
> > How do you know how much to take? Does the bottle tell you? I would like to get a few responses on how much people take, or if there is a universal dose.
I use 3 gms. (1 gm per softgel) per day of a softgel form. You may want to work up to that, say, a week at 1, progress to 2, and so on. You may find you tolerate it just fine, but gradual works better for some.
> > How long do you take it? How often and whatnot, and is it something you take for the rest of your life, or just a few months or a year?
I split my doses - 3 times per day. My plan, right now, is to remain on it indefinately.
> > Last thing, does it make you smell? I know things like garlic and fish make you smell like them, does this do the same? If so, what do you do to counteract it?
I haven't noticed that being a problem and those "close" to me haven't reported it. People have reported "fishy" burps and stomach distress. You should take it with a fatty meal. I have noticed NO problems with it. The only caution is if you use blood thinners or high dose aspirin - fish oil can interfer with blood clotting, but it's not a risk for most - only the cautions I noted above.
I highly recommend it. It's definately worth trying and you may be pleased you did. My experiences have been good. Others may not find it so good. At the very least, it's good for your heart health and not really harmful.
There are many here who know a lot more than I do about it and hopefully, you will get some good information to make the decision that's right for you.
Good Luck,
Kelly
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