[jimbo2012]

Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests

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Fish oil supplements may cause harm, study finds. ‘Is it time to dump them?’ expert asks | CNN

[MikeVillages]

Anyone have an opinion on flaxseed oil?

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests

See
Fish oil supplements may cause harm, study finds. ‘Is it time to dump them?’ expert asks | CNN

The benefits likely outweigh the risks, but I would be interested in @GolfingEagles or @JMintzer opinion.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Anyone have an opinion on flaxseed oil?

The Omega-3s in flaxseed oil (ALA) are not the same kind in fish oil (DHA & EPA).

ALA is difficult for your body to convert.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Anyone have an opinion on flaxseed oil?

I have been taking it for a few years my bowels seem to think it is a good idea

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

The benefits likely outweigh the risks, but I would be interested in @GolfingEagles or @JMintzer opinion.

Still taking them not going to go by one study but would be interested in what they have to say.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests

Not sure if any of this new info is true.

But please speak to a doctor if due for surgery in the near future as I believe that fish oil may increase bleeding risk.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Anyone have an opinion on flaxseed oil?

Flax oil contains lignans which is a phytoestrogen. So you may want to deep dive into some research to see how that might influence your health.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Not sure if any of this new info is true.

But please speak to a doctor if due for surgery in the near future as I believe that fish oil may increase bleeding risk.

Fish oil might increase bleeding risk in surgery so for upcoming minor procedure was told to stop taking it 3 days before

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Fish oil might increase bleeding risk in surgery so for upcoming minor procedure was told to stop taking it 3 days before

Lots of conflicting info on this but it's always best to check with your surgeon and make sure it's on the chart if taking fish oil.

[MikeVillages]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Anyone have an opinion on flaxseed oil?

Originally Posted by AMB444

Flax oil contains lignans which is a phytoestrogen. So you may want to deep dive into some research to see how that might influence your health.

Fish oil & flaxseed oil.
Wow, I did not know that. I used to alternate between fish oil and flaxseed oil. My doctor knew that but never said anything. I recently stopped fish oil because they say mercury has been removed from the fish oil but you never know.

I just did a quick google search on “lignans and men", I got: “Several studies show that men who take lignans on a daily basis have a reduced incidence of prostate cancer. Some reports from men experiencing prostate swelling reported reduced swelling within just 30 days of taking lignans”

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Fish oil & flaxseed oil.
Wow, I did not know that. I used to alternate between fish oil and flaxseed oil. My doctor knew that but never said anything. I recently stopped fish oil because they say mercury has been removed from the fish oil but you never know.

I just did a quick google search on “lignans and men", I got: “Several studies show that men who take lignans on a daily basis have a reduced incidence of prostate cancer. Some reports from men experiencing prostate swelling reported reduced swelling within just 30 days of taking lignans”

One study may or may not be meaningful. Vitamins seem to help me so will continue until better advise comes along

[ithos]

Most everything you need to know about epa/dha, omega3.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet

The problem with fish oil supplements is that many are not tested and contain mercury. Also supplements in bottles can go rancid if not properly stored or maintained at the right temperature. This includes shipping.If you get that fishy taste when you take a supplement then it most likely has gone rancid.
Revealed: many common omega-3 fish oil supplements are ‘rancid’ | Fish oil | The Guardian.

There are foods that can boost your omega 3 but conversion varies based on genetics.

The human body can only form carbon–carbon double bonds after the ninth carbon from the methyl end of a fatty acid [1]. Therefore, ALA and linoleic acid are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that they must be obtained from the diet [2]. ALA can be converted into EPA and then to DHA, but the conversion (which occurs primarily in the liver) is very limited, with reported rates of less than 15% [3]. Therefore, consuming EPA and DHA directly from foods and/or dietary supplements is the only practical way to increase levels of these fatty acids in the body.

That is why you should be tested every few years. Mine was very low. So following my doctors recommendation I started taking supplements.

I recommend Omax3 Natural Omega 3 Fish Oil Pills. It comes in blister packs and it is is processed through Super Critical Co2 Extraction. The source is wild caught fish, not man made ponds.Amazon.com

Each batch is twice-tested for purity and concentration by independent laboratories.

[Pinball wizard]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I have been taking it for a few years my bowels seem to think it is a good idea

TMI

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

TMI

That was the nicest way I thought of saying it