User Reviews for fish oil

My MD advised I go on 2 grams of fish oil daily about 2 1/2 years for triglyceride control. The first 6 months went fine - no adverse events, but not much effect on the triglycerides. After 6-8 months, I slowly developed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I had been on the fish oil for so long, it did not occur to me that it could be the cause. The IBS slowly got worse to the point where I was tested for celiac disease and gluten intolerance - negative on both fronts. The IBS got to the point where I was having up to ten BM's a day - not diarrhea, just constantly in the bathroom. It was miserable -it was hard to go out for even a few hours. It actually caused me to change jobs from a 70% travel position to an inside position. I saw the 2013 NEJM data on the ineffectiveness of fish oil in cardiac conditions, saw my doc and told him I was going to discontinue the fish oil because it wasn't doing anything for the triglycerides and I saw no long term benefit. 4 weeks later ALL my IBS symptoms were gone. I told my doc and he was as shocked as I was - he'd never seen delayed onset IBS with fish oil. So if you have developed IBS in fish oil, talk to your doc and tell him that it can happen. It sucked, I'll never touch that product again as long as I live. Read More Read Less

Initially caused loose bowels (first 3 days), as do most other medications, particularly oral antidiabetic agents. A.M. fasting blood glucose levels have dropped from 140s down to 120s. Haven't yet informed my doc that I traded Januvia/Metformin for Triple Srength Omega-3 Fih Oil 2x/day. Will see if efects sustain. Also trying to combat macular degeneration,cataracts, joint pain, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, ad hypercholesterolemia. Taking Fish Oil w/ Primrose ii caps 2x/day. (Traded Prometrium for Primrose :) This regimen is popular amongst body builders and "Gym Rats". Ask them what they think, and SEE the results for yourselves. I am NOT a Gym Rat, but I benefit from the positive results of Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil. Read More Read Less

It's what the doctor ordered.

The wife has psoriasis and has severe scalp issues as well as hands that dry and crack badly. Within 1 week of taking fish oil her scalp and skin issues have unexpectedly cleared up quickly and her psoriasis is now treatable. Wonder drug? For her it is, I now take it for other reasons and we would be fools not to. Other folks may have issues with it and its effectiveness seems to vary person to person but its effect for her was astonishing.

Using Nutriway Omega-3 fish oil tablets ahve seen my Triglycerides half within 2 months putting mine and my Physian's mind at rest. Have also reduced to almost zero intake of cow's milk, this seems to helped lower my LDL but not yet to the level's my physian would like to see but has at least redeuced my overall Cholesterol levels

My doctor recommended I take 4000mg of fish oil daily for my asthma. He also gave me a very long list of other supplements. In combination, if I take them all religiously, my asthma is less easily triggered, and less severe if it is. The main thing i noticed with the fish oil is how much better I can think. I remember things, i articulate my thoughts better, and I'm quicker in conversations.

Started two weeks ago for inflamation ,but I notice since I starting I can't sleep I am ready to stop taking it! my inflamation still there (back pain) I am hoping and with faith that it will help but I doubt it !

sleep, eat, drink, work

I have high triglycerides and I was able to drop from 400 to 75 after 6 months. I use a brand that has peppermint oil in it so I don't get the fish taste. I take 2000 mg on an empty stomach.

Immediately recognizable improvement,plus arthritic pain relief and much improved eye lubrication after corneal lens implants. I use Natures Bounty 1000 mg.(not on your list?)

It helps, but not as well as antidepressants.

severe painful muscle cramps.

I was recommended fish oil for dry, itchy eyes. As a bonus I noticed: better mood; improved skin (smoother, more moisterized, firmer); reduced inflammation of skin and varicose veins (they actually look lighter, less visible); decreased pain on contact as a result; loss of belly fat; the eyes are no longer dry or itchy. Best thing that ever happened to me healthwise. Downside, flatulence. I can live with it. Must have about 500 mg EPA + 500 mg DHA, pure tasting (not fishy) and tested for absence of mercury and other toxins.Read More Read Less

I had very bad "brain fog" and got quite confused a lot of the time,fish oil omega 3 was a great help with a 90% improvement.

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