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Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on June 30, 2002, at 14:49:21
I read to-day in the British Journal of Psychiatry of a double-blind placebo controlled trial of a supplement of vitamins,minerals and essential fatty acids(fish oil) given to young prisoners.It found a 26% reduction in disciplinary reports as a result.
The range of uses of omega-3 gets longer by the day,from Schizophrenia,BP,depression,OCD,Agoraphobia,addiction,anxiety,insomnia,sexual abuse,Attention Deficit and Autism plus numerous physical benefits.
Posted by suji on June 30, 2002, at 15:03:27
In reply to Another use for omega-3 fish oil, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on June 30, 2002, at 14:49:21
Thanks--this is really amazing info... Did they say what amount of the omega-3 fish oil had been effective?
May I ask if you take this as a supplement? Effects? Amount?
Thanks, again
suji
Posted by johnj on June 30, 2002, at 18:01:17
In reply to Another use for omega-3 fish oil, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on June 30, 2002, at 14:49:21
Why you keep touting omega 3's as a panacea? I tried it and for a few days felt pretty good, but I started having so much dreaming and night awakenings it made me feel worse in the end! Things have been better since I stopped the fish oil. It felt like I had a withdrawl effect too. Nobody knows what dose is even effective. I wouldn't try ANYTHING until you get your doctors approval. I have only heard a very few people on this board that have actually benefited from the fish oil.
Johnj
Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 1, 2002, at 4:08:27
In reply to Re: Another use for omega-3 fish oil » Ed O`Flaherty, posted by suji on June 30, 2002, at 15:03:27
> Thanks--this is really amazing info... Did they say what amount of the omega-3 fish oil had been effective?
>
> May I ask if you take this as a supplement? Effects? Amount?
>
> Thanks, again
>
> suji
The British Journal of Psychiatry summary on the net does not give the figures.It is possible to get them by paying for it on their site.Maybe somebody who subscribes to the Journal may enlighten us.
Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 1, 2002, at 8:02:59
In reply to Can I ask without offense (ED), posted by johnj on June 30, 2002, at 18:01:17
Omega-3 is not a panacea.It is useful though in many conditions and this information is not widely known among doctors.I attended the Association of European Psychiatrists meeting in Sweden recently and one psychiatrist from London University told me he prescribes it every day for patients "because it works".There was also one lecture there on its use in Schizophrenia.Have a look at my web site at www.omega3.20megsfree.com.
By the way I contribute on other topics too but this is a subject which I believe is neglected and could help many.
Posted by suji on July 1, 2002, at 15:48:29
In reply to Re: Can I ask without offense (ED), posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 1, 2002, at 8:02:59
Ed, I applaud your efforts on behalf of Omega-3... I became aware of the benefits in terms of Bipolar II from the study done at Harvard a couple of years ago... I found that 1400mg (I think that was the amount--I was taking 14 caps a day!) was very helpful in terms of mood stabilization... The interesting thing was that I never experienced a "fishy" taste in my mouth despite the amount I was taking; friends who tried it (not necessarily for psych reasons)found the aftertaste awful! I'm wondering if my need for this used it up so that I never experienced that....
For reasons I can't recall I stopped taking this--financial? calories? I think it might be time to re-instate this in my diet!
Thanks again,
suji
Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 1, 2002, at 16:56:14
In reply to Re: Can I ask without offense (ED), posted by suji on July 1, 2002, at 15:48:29
> Ed, I applaud your efforts on behalf of Omega-3... I became aware of the benefits in terms of Bipolar II from the study done at Harvard a couple of years ago... I found that 1400mg (I think that was the amount--I was taking 14 caps a day!) was very helpful in terms of mood stabilization... The interesting thing was that I never experienced a "fishy" taste in my mouth despite the amount I was taking; friends who tried it (not necessarily for psych reasons)found the aftertaste awful! I'm wondering if my need for this used it up so that I never experienced that....
>
> For reasons I can't recall I stopped taking this--financial? calories? I think it might be time to re-instate this in my diet!
>
> Thanks again,
> sujiDear Suji,
It is likely that you are still getting some benefit from your high dose over a long period as it will have replaced the less suitable omega-6 in your brain-20% of the brain is fish oil!.The taste of fish varies with the brand but a good brand should have only a slight fishy taste.The best one I have found so far is
Eskimo-3 capsules,which should be taken in small doses three times a day if one still has a problem.The liquid version is tolerable for many too as well as being cheaper.It can help by putting it on bread.
Edmond
Posted by rxcuriousity on July 2, 2002, at 7:07:56
In reply to Another use for omega-3 fish oil, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on June 30, 2002, at 14:49:21
If anyone is experiencing a fishy taste or other unpleasant digestive side effects from fish oil supplements, I recommend trying a pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplement. Pharmaceutical-grade fish oils are much purer than those that are commonly available at health food stores. Barry Sears, in his latest book, says that 100 gallons of the health food store variety are needed to make 1 gallon of the pharmaceutical-grade variety.
There are two brands of pharmaceutical-grade fish oil available commercially: OmegaRx by Sears Labs in MA and Omegabrite by Dr. Andrew Stoll's company in TX. Both are available by mail.
They are equally pure. The main difference between the two brands is their ratio of DHA to EPA. And there is much debate over which (EPA or DHA) is more responsible for the beneficial effects yielded by the various fish oil studies.
Posted by crepuscular on July 2, 2002, at 9:41:01
In reply to Re: Another use for omega-3 fish oil, posted by rxcuriousity on July 2, 2002, at 7:07:56
i'm trying omegabrite right now and it seems more effective than fisol. i can avoid gi effects by piling a good sized meal on top of the gelcaps...
Posted by Leighwit on July 5, 2002, at 19:53:45
In reply to Re: Can I ask without offense (ED), posted by suji on July 1, 2002, at 15:48:29
The interesting thing was that I never experienced a "fishy" taste in my mouth despite the amount I was taking; friends who tried it (not necessarily for psych reasons)found the aftertaste awful! I'm wondering if my need for this used it up so that I never experienced that....
>I've had the same experience your friends had, Suji. I'm going to switch to the capsules from the liquid, though. The liquid has been my first trial and quite frankly, I haven't taken it consistently enough to know if it works or not because the taste is so horrible. I know Ed thinks it's a bit better on bread, but I think that's even worse than swalling it from a spoon!
I'm not a picky eater and am used to whole grain, high fiber foods that most people think taste like cardboard. I grew up in Seattle eating salmon several times a week (my grandfather was a serious fisherman), which I love. Liquid Eskimo-3, however, is a tough taste to get used to.Laurie
Posted by Leighwit on July 5, 2002, at 19:56:48
In reply to Re: Another use for omega-3 fish oil, posted by rxcuriousity on July 2, 2002, at 7:07:56
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