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Fish oil can be an inexpensive fix for many conditions
By SUZY COHEN Dear Pharmacist
Published: 7/4/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 7/4/2009 3:55 AM
Dear Pharmacist, I take medications for blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis, five drugs in all. My doctor is happy with my progress but my wife is urging me to take fish oils to lower my blood pressure. I am not a vitamin type of person, but I don't like some of the side effects I'm experiencing on the medications. What should I do?
— G.S. Tampa, Fla.
Stay on your medications until your physician tells you otherwise and listen to your wife. When you supplement with fish oils (or cod liver oil), over time, your body should start behaving more efficiently. Undertake this with your physician's blessings and supervision, because at some point, the combination of your fish oil supplements with your medications might cause dizziness or light-headedness. This could mean an unusual drop in blood pressure, or blood sugar has taken place.
Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the most well-researched dietary supplement in the world. It's the EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in fish oils that improve the way your cells "talk" to one another and suppress pain-causing chemicals. In some people, fish oils help to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol ratios, thin the blood, and reduce pain.
The American Heart Association hasn't advocated that people buy fish oil supplements yet, but they do concede that eating certain types of seafood which contain essential fatty acids (EFAs) can reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
So eat wild-caught seafood such as mackerel,
herring, tuna, Arctic char, cod or salmon. Farm-raised seafood does not contain the same amount of healthy omega 3s that wild-caught does.
Buy natural fish oil supplements over-the-counter. Krill or cod liver oil are two other incredible sources of omega 3s. Always take these with food to enhance absorption.
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By SUZY COHEN Dear Pharmacist
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