Do I need fish oil if I eat nuts on a daily basis...mostly almonds?
Posted by WhitneyS (Member # 25666) on :
yes. You'd have to eat like a million nuts to get enough good oils. We all have tons of inflammation, so you really do need an Omega 3. Take at least a few pills a day.
Posted by lada (Member # 32618) on :
You could eat lots of tuna and salmon.Two good sources of omega 3s. But.. I find it easier just to take the pill. Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
Tuna, especially, and salmon are chuck full of mercury and other heavy metals and pollutants. Wild fish is a better choice, but more expensive but you should be taking fish oil supplements to reduce inflammation and it also helps thin your blood.
Heavy metal toxicity plays a big role in lyme disease. I would not be eating tons of tuna, salmon of any fish or seafood.
Posted by annier1071 (Member # 28977) on :
Does anyone know what the dose is of fish oil that is recommended? I also take flaxseed oil..both natures pride but unsure how much so I just take one of each.
Posted by lada (Member # 32618) on :
Abx.. I agree about the mercury. Especially with tuna consumption. I eat a ton of wild salmon.. it's very good for you.
Posted by jennie46 (Member # 20953) on :
Thanks!
I will keep eating those pills! lol!
Posted by DoctorLuddite (Member # 13853) on :
3 grams a day. The omega 3's in nuts are 2 or 3 enzyme conversion steps away from becoming anti inflammatory prostaglandins like DHA and EPA, which are ready to go in fish oil. Wild fish is better than farmed fish, period.
Posted by Geet3721 (Member # 15751) on :
Is there anything that you shouldnt take fish oil with?
Posted by gailth (Member # 30851) on :
Geet3721,
I read that if you are taking serrapeptase, the proteolytic enzyme, you have to be careful with other natural remedies such as fish oil, garlic or turmeric. It can increase risk of bleedng.
Thats the only possible interaction that I found.
Posted by Geet3721 (Member # 15751) on :
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