Monday, July 7, 2008

My favorite supplement

Fish oil is by far my favorite supplement. I've been taking it on and off since I was 18 years old due to a family history of heart disease. Recently, fish oil became available in a prescription strength with the indication of a triglycerides above 500. Although this is the only indication, there is promising research for the use of fish oil in a lot of other illness. I've read articles and spoke to doctors who are using fish oil to treat pain, inflammation, depression, and many other conditions. My recommendation is that almost everyone take fish oil for the cardiovascular benefits. The only exception if for those individuals on blood thinner such as warfarin because fish oil can increase bleeding rate. Even these individuals can take fish oil you just need to speak to a doctor first.
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