Omega 3 Fish Oils

[237SJ]

I thought I might try using Omega 3 fish oil capsuals. Yesterday in Costco they had Wild Alaskan Salmon Omega 3 fish oils. I think they are cold pressed oils. I didn`t buy them but am wondering now if I should have. Do you think they are any better than just the regular oils from Holland and Barrett?

[237SJ]

I could do carrust but due to my job, I don`t have much choice in what and where I can eat for much of the time. I can`t say I like mackeral or sardines as I hate picking through the bones but I do like salmon.

[Clanad]

Yeah, but a recent study showed the possibility of Omega 3 producing prostate cancer... seen here: http://newhope360.com/supplements/controversial-omega-3-study-author-explains-findings ...

Oh, wait a minute... 237SJ...? Never mind...

[237SJ]

Clanad - I think you know that I don`t have a prostate!

[beso]

The notion that fish oils is beneficial comes from research that showed people who ate more fish were doing better. It was assumed that the fish oils were beneficial and a huge industry blossomed.

More recent research directly using fish oil supplements showed no benefit at all, suggesting that it is not the fish oil that is effective at all but the reduction in the consumption of red meat when it is replaced in the diet by by fish.

Don't waste your money.

[boxtops]

I'm not wasting my money, beso - the GP's prescribed it for me, to help bring down my cholesterol levels. I'm sticking with it. Blood test tomorrow, we'll see if it worked.