Fish oil

Oral Uses

• Arteriosclerosis

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides, homocysteine and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Cardiomyopathy

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves heart function; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides, homocysteine, and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size; used for prevention and treatment. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Cardiovascular disease

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves heart function; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides, homocysteine and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size; used for prevention and treatment. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Coronary artery disease

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves heart function; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides, homocysteine, and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size; used for prevention and treatment. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Crohn's disease

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; prevents flare-ups; reduces intestinal inflammation, pain and other symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months. Enteric coated free fatty acid form works better.

• Heart attack prevention

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is a blood thinner; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine and blood pressure; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels, the plaque size and heart disease risk. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• High triglycerides

  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces triglycerides in diabetic and non-diabetic people. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

• Action - Antidepressant

  Fish oil is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Hypotensive

  Fish oil is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  Fish oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antiepileptic

  Fish oil is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antilithic (kidney stones)

  Fish oil is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antispasmodic

  Fish oil is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antithrombotic

  Fish oil is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

• Psoriasis

  Fish oil alleviates skin lesions; reduces scaling, skin redness and itching; alleviates symptoms. Apply pure fish oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Emollient

  Fish oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply fish oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.
Side effects: Abdominal discomfort, loose stools and belching with fishy smell.
Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs or if you have hemophilia. Do not use it if you have liver cancer.

Available Forms

Fish oil is available in softgel capsule and liquid form.