Posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2003, at 9:24:57
In reply to For Larry Hoover - Something Fishy?, posted by KellyD on August 21, 2003, at 6:59:56
> Larry,
> I was wondering of you could give me some info on using the Omega 3 Fatty acids.Sure! My specialty.....
> I know it's all the rage right now, with the info hitting the news waves. I had written before about having difficulty tolerating suppliments.(using Mag.)
Did you ever find any way to sort that out? You could always soak in epsom salts baths, to get magnesium that way.
> I would like some guidence in the fish oil area -----in particular, for someone who's GI tract doesn't seem like suppliments. The "gut" reaction kinda concerns me, but I would like to try. Info on how to best proceed?
All you need is to consider some simple rules.
1. Don't take fish oil on an empty stomach. It will begin to decompose in your stomach, and "rancid fish burps" are not my idea of a fun experience (nor for those downwind).
2. Take the fish oil with a meal that is your highest fat meal of the day. Notwithstanding all the "fat is bad" hysteria (that's a long-winded topic all its own), you'll need other fats in your stomach to maximize the fish oil absorption. There are sensors that detect fat, and the more fat present, the more bile is secreted into the gut to help fat absorption.
That's all there is.
If you don't tolerate the fish oil, despite these simple rules, don't give up until you've tried a different brand. The fish oil may have gone rancid in the bottle due to mishandling before your purchased it. There's no way to know if that happened, but if you break open a cap, and it smells rancid, it's been mishandled. Just discard it.
> I would appreciate your response. I value your opinion and knowledge.
> Thanks in advance.
> KellyYou're welcome.
Lar
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