I heard from my girlfriend at Church that if you take FISH OIL it will improve your memory and help you not to get Alzheimer's Disease. Does anyone know if this is a fact?
Where can I find on the innernet if this is a fact? Thank you and GOD BLESS!
2006-08-07 06:00:07 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's not the actual fish oil that helps your memory. Fish oil contains a large amount of Omega-3 fatty acids, a very essential oil needed by the human body. The average American diet does not have nearly enough of these fatty acids in their diets.
It's not that the oil makes your memory better. It helps your brain because it fixes a nutritional deficiency.
Omega 3 fatty acids can also be found in another popular source called flax seed oil. I take this supplement daily.
Do a search for fishp oil or omega 3 in my source.
2006-08-07 11:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by The Emb3r Egg 2 · 12⤊ 2⤋
Yes and no, mostly due to the fact that Omega 3 fatty acids are VERY healthy for brain health but having an excess of what you should normally have won't improve memory function MORE than what it would normally would be if you took a lot of Fish Oils.
BUT... if you're looking to improve cognitive functions (brain functions) memory, creativity try whats now being know as nootropic drugs or smart drugs, some are herbal and some are Prescription drugs, they've pretty much helped me out so far in my first 3 years of college and I live by them.
check out wikipedia.org/wiki/Nootropics
that will also touch up a bit on Fatty Acids like Omega 3 Fish oils
EDIT: a lot of people are saying that it IMPROVES memory when it does not, what it will do is "GIVE YOUR BRAIN THE FATTY ACIDS IT SHOULD ALREADY HAVE, RESTORE NORMAL / BASELINE FUNCTION" so it wont IMPROVE you unless you are lacking in this department and when you do take it all its going to do is bring you back to normal functioning levels.
ONLY and I mean ONLY nootropics IMPROVE brain memory and function beyond was was intended by nature basically steroids for your brains, and they take roughly about 6-8 weeks before you see results.
2006-08-07 17:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it does help improve memory. The claim about preventing Alzheimer's I don't think is proven, but it may help. Fish Oil contains Omega 3. If you also have high cholesterol, or are a vegetarian like I am, you can take Flax seed Oil, instead. You'll get all the benefits of Omega 3 while helping to lower your cholesterol from a plant source.
If you do go with the Fish Oil, I would recommend Carlson's for the brand to go with.
Oh; it also helps fight inflammation and it's good for skin issues like acne & exzema.
If you're concerned about Alzheimer's; stop using any deodorants containing aluminum chloryl hydrate. Also, stop using aluminum foil, & throw out all your aluminum pots/pans. Go buy a supplement called "Spirulina". This blue-green algae will help pull the aluminum out of your body.
To your health!
2006-08-07 13:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish Oil is suppose to be good for the heart and the brain from what I know and could be good for other parts of the body as well. My boyfriend likes to take them every so often. I have taken them and they are gross-the ones we have at home, but they do sell some with no taste or after taste. If you want to take them take those and look up the benefits of Fish Oil on-line at sites like WebMD.com if you are still hesitant. Eating healthier foods alone help memory and fight disease, even much so with regular exercise.
Good Luck!
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2006-08-07 06:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kayrah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recent scientific studies have shown that fatty acids, found in fish and fish oil, can improve memory, concentration and behaviour as well as reduce the risk of a stroke, prevent severe mental and neurological disorders and even certain cancers.
However, eating large amounts of fish or fish oils to provide the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids could, in fact, be doing more harm than good. It has been well documented that eating large amounts of fish can cause mercury poisoning, often resulting in hair loss, depression, difficulty concentrating, headaches and fatigue. Yet, some fish oil supplements can also carry a risk of toxicity.
2006-08-07 23:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Joanna S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about fish oil , but flax seed oil is good for memory, stress and many other things, fish oil has anti-oxidents which is good . just google fish oil and flax seed oil. I take both 1000mg a day of each
2006-08-07 15:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is slaughterd/raped isn't it? I mean did you ask the fish for permission to use such? even if you did get permission from the fish it probably would not be in your best interest.
YOu may remember BAD THIINGS.
I'd would personally like to get some good HEMP SEED(cannabis) I hear that the all natural(unsterilzed) seed of such a plant contains a wonderful assortment of "stuff" that can indeed help you nutritionally, maybe it even thelps he memory....
2006-08-08 03:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only is fish oil good 4 ur memory but it is also good 4 ur heart and complexion on the net look 4 healing powers of fish oils or omega 3
2006-08-07 18:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I know that emulsified cod liver oil mixed with whole milk is very good for your skin and hair as well as improving your health.
2006-08-07 11:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by lc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the omega 3 that you benefit from.
To keep your memory sharp. Keep
challenging yourself. By reading,
crosswords, Eating healthy and
balance with exercise. Drink your
water. Alzheimer's is also genetic.
Does it run in your family?
Go on the net to check alzheimers
and see for yourself some the
benefits to your health.
2006-08-07 07:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by tychi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋