Wednesday | August 13, 2008
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Fish Oil - Benefits and Consequences
benefits of fish oil supplements
· It can improve lupus symptoms.
· Fish oil cuts the risk of sudden death.
· Used during pregnancy, it can prevent diabetes.
· It could reduce stroke.
· Lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the body.
· Increases the good (HDL) cholesterol.
· Again, you are much likely to get a dose of mercury from taking a fish oil supplement than from eating fish.
· Helps in the treatment of depression.
· Can help eczema.
· It aids in infant brain and vision development.
· Beneficial to dyspraxic children.
· Helps prevent cancer.
· Improves language and learning skills for autistic children.
· Some even say that it can reverse the brain damage caused by crystal meth.
Again, realize that not all of the above-mentioned possible benefits are necessarily true. More studies must be conducted. health and wellness magazine
There are, of course, negatives associated with fish oil. In other words, just because fish oil may seem like a panacea, it does not mean that you should take it. Most definitely consult with your physician before you take fish oil or any other supplement that you have questions about.
Some possible negatives of fish oil supplements include:
· People with diabetes could experience an increase in glucose levels when they take large doses of fish oil (a large dose is generally 3 grams or more a day).
· Large doses can also cause nausea, belching (and a horrible taste in the mouth as well as bad breath), and diarrhea.
· A very large dose could actually suppress the immune system – people with weakened immune systems should consult a doctor before trying out fish oil.
· Fish oil causes a decreased ability for blood to clot – while this helps prevent heart attacks, it is a negative thing for people with bleeding disorders, hypertension, etc.
I mentioned it before, and I will mention it again: be sure to consult your doctor before you take fish oil. It is readily available and relatively safe, but for some people, the possible consequences may outweigh the possible benefits.
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