Posted by Ritch on November 18, 2002, at 23:34:30
In reply to Info help please: Fish oil virgin, posted by Jerrympls on November 18, 2002, at 20:02:42
> My doc put me on Omega-3 fatty acid fish oil pill things today. He citied a just published article in the journal of psychiatry that found benefits from the supplements in those suffering from depression.
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> So, with nothing to lose, I bought some and I'm not sure how much - brand, etc. I should take. I've been reading some previous posts regarding fish oils but I'm still learning. I've listed below the brand, etc of the fish oil supplements I just got:
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> "yourLife" brand
> Natural 1000mg Fish Oil w/ Omega-3 Fatty acids
> 180mg EPA, 120mg DHA per softgel.
> Ingrediants: Natural Fish Oil concentrate: 1000mg, EPA, DHA, gelatin, glycerin, d-Alpha Toccopherol
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> He said side effects would be minimal - if at all. But I'm wondering about digestive effects- fishy taste, bowel movements -
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> Can anyone help me out with some info?
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> Thanks in advance
>Jerry, how much does your pdoc think you should take? You didn't tell us how much.
poster:Ritch
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