The Health Benefits of Fish Oil

This fish oil is amazing. My husband has been under the doctor's care for years for arthritis. After I read the article, he tried it. Within one day the swelling began to go down in his fingers. He is able to stand for a long period of time now without the swelling. He still takes his prescribed medication, but in lower doses. This relief is so much better.

My concern with fish oil is the impact to LDL cholesterol, which isn't widely publicized. Fish oil can raise LDL cholesterol. So, it's a trade-off. No one knows if the beneficial effects to HDL and triglycerides are offset by the LDL increase. Is there a cause for concern?

Fish Oil. The gel caps refused to dissolve in this old body. I tried several versions and am now back to the real (ugh) thing like we used to gag at when we were kids. I have ordered some more real fish oil with mint flavoring. I totally believe in the benefits.

I was interested in the fish oil article, as I also have foot problems. Would like more information on the brand of fish oil as I found many to choose from with different ingredients and prices. What is best and even though they say dosage is 2 per day is it 4 that you need to make a difference?

As an interesting aside for those of you who taste the fish oil all day after taking it . . . a holistic doctor told me recently to keep the fish oil in the freezer to avoid this problem. Apparently the gel cap doesn't dissolve until it's farther along in the digestive system. I don't have this issue, so haven't tried it, but sounds like a good solution.

My physician orders Nordic Naturals ProOmega, a Pharmaceutcial Grade* Omega 3 Fish Oil for me from the manufacturer at his physicians discount. If you can not arrange this, know that it is very expensive in stores. However if you search online sites, you can find it at a significant discounnt. Nordic Naurals also has wonderful information and studies on their site.

I had open-heart surgery to repair MVP last year and was told by my cardiologist NOT to take Omega3 because new research indicates it may be harmful to people with heart disease. Your opinion would be most appreciated.

Another, perhaps better (since I assume it "fixes" the problem rather than just reduces the swelling), solution for the plantar fasciitis is a simple exercise: flex your feet as hard as you can (toes pointing back to you), then point your toes as hard as you can. Do this several times each morning. I got some relief within the first couple weeks and complete relief after about 14 months.

For those who complain of plantar fasciatis, I was cured of it by buying a very HARD orthotic, covered with leather, to put in my shoe, bought it from a foot technician, cost $44. I had tried the soft orthotics, had tried the cortisone injections, none helped. But then I started using this HARD orthotic, putting it in the minute my feet hit the floor, my pain soon went away.

Newly taking fish oil and have an annoying tickly cough which I wonder if the fish oil is responsible for. Need to clear throat alot.

I too started taking fish oil for my cholesterol. When my plantar fasciitis started to get better I didn't know why until I read the RN's story about her experience. I tried the shots, exercise, shoe inserts, and corrective shoes. Nothing helped that much and it was getting to a point of not enjoying life as I wanted to. The fish oil worked and what do you have to lose but a small amount of money if it doesn't work for you. The freedom from pain is worth every cent and is a lot cheaper then the other methods that didn't work.