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Global Patient Feedback for Omega 3 ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Fish Oil did not really do much to lower my cholesterol. I started taking Lipitor which has lowered it. I am still taking the Fish Oil, but I will ask the doctor at my next appointment in April if I should continue taking it.
58 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
use the coated slow release caps if possible
78 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
make certain that the capsule is filled with oil and not sea water by testing it: CUT OPEN CAPSULE AND PUT CONTENTS IN A SHOT GLASS IN FREEZER -- IT SHOULD NOT FREEZE.
69 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Answer/Reply:
do you mean that manufactures are putting phony fish oil on the store shelves? do you know of any brand names?
72 year old Male
Posted: 2008-05-25 07:33:47
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Be sure to take with food
64 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I would look into alternatives, particularly the cost.
71 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It is heart healthy.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Take it with a meal to prevent burping it.
48 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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check with your doc for contradictions but mostly it is good
70 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I feel, personally, that as a 62 year old female, I am better taking it than not taking it. The benefits far outweigh any side effects that have been reported
65 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Fish oil boost my good cholesterol so if you have any problems with your cholesterol I would highly suggested it.
32 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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If they are on any other medications,talk to their pharmacist, to make sure it does not interfere with their medication and a ask their doctor about it also before taking it.
59 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have been taking it for 7 months with no problems. I cannot say that it has provided any specific benefits, but I have felt good and enjoyed good health during this period.
68 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
start taking it now...you don't know what your missing!
57 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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what am i missing-tell me!
72 year old Male
Posted: 2008-05-23 09:26:00
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I have shown improvement in my overall sympotms since i started taking fish oil. Multiple Sclerosis is hard enough and it is nice too find something that helps ease the symptoms.
42 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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My doctor told me to take the fish oil as it helps to keep my cholesterol and triglycerides in check.
50 year old Female
Posted: 2008-04-19 11:41:26
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i was only recently told to start taking O3FO; i've been on tricor for maybe more than a year now because my triglycerides are high. funny thing is that my cholesterol levels are below 200, with even the "good" cholesterol being very high. i was told it must be genetic because my brother and i had almost the same triglyceride level (off by perhaps one or two points) but he has ridiculously high cholesterol. i do not know what my levels are anymore and i'm scheduled to have it rechecked this month.
i suppose i ought to start eating oatmeal, too, to lower cholesterol even more. i just can't get myself to eat the stuff.
23 year old Female
Posted: 2008-04-01 15:03:07
Answer/Reply:
What is "O3FO"?
46 year old Male
Posted: 2008-06-10 05:11:57
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
O3FO is an abbreviation for Omega-3 Fish Oils, a dietary supplement.
Posted: 2008-06-11 14:37:17
Question/Comment:
Do you know how long it took for your levels to get below 200? Are you doing any exercises, walking or anything? I have just started taking 1200 mg of fish oil, omega-3 and omega-6.
52 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-27 00:05:14
Question/Comment:
I have been taking 1000mg capsules of Fish Oil together with 1000 mg capsules of Flax Seed Oil
twice daily for the past 2 years. My cholestrol and triglicerides during this time have dropped from
in the 250 range to aproximately 150. Taking Zokar alone prior to this would not lower my readings.
80 year old Male
Posted: 2008-02-26 20:54:29
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