Does fish oil really decrease your triglycerides?

Question

I went to the cardiologist for a liver profile and cholesterol panel and he said my triglycerides were 287 and told me to start taking fish oil capsules and be re checked. Anyone have any experience with these otc capsules and do they help? He said take a couple a day. How much do most people take?

Answer 1

A DR. WHO TELLS YOU ABOUT FISH OIL. HE'S A KEEPER. MOST WANT TO PRESCRIBE SOMETHING FOR YOU. I'M ALSO TAKING FISH OIL FOR MY DRY EYES. TAKE 1 IN THE AM AND 1 IN THE PM. SHOULD NOTICE A CHANGE IN A MONTH OR 2. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 2

Yes, I am 51 and have been taking fish oil for about the last 10 years. Started taking 1, but then went with 1 with breakfast and 1 at dinner. About 2 to 3 mg is right. It is good for joint health as well.

This is from the American Heart Assn......The ways that omega-3 fatty acids reduce CVD risk are still being studied. However, research has shown that they

decrease risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death
decrease triglyceride levels
decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque
lower blood pressure (slightly)

But also be aware.........The decreased ability of the blood to clot, which helps prevent heart attacks, has a negative side, notably an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. People with bleeding disorders, those taking anticoagulants, and those with uncontrolled hypertension should not take fish oil supplements.

• Large doses of fish oil may suppress the immune system. Thus, supplements may be risky for those with weakened immune systems. What’s a "large dose"? One definition is 3 grams or more a day, but no one really knows what the cutoff point is.

• Large doses can increase glucose levels in people with diabetes.

• Large doses can cause nausea, diarrhea, belching, and a bad taste in the mouth.

Answer 3

Certain fish oils (those rich in omega-3 fatty acids) are known to reduce triglycerides in the blood of certain people.

I eat 3 servings a week of those kind of fish, but don't take those pills. You should take the pills scupulously and report back to your doctor, because 287 is a a high triclyceride level that should be lowered without delay if possible.

Answer 4

It will help but what you really need is a full defense for what is really going on. Unfortunately doctors only cure symptoms and work on the numbers when they get bad enough to warrant attention. The key is preventative action...NO a yearly exam by a doctor and blood work is not preventative because What did it prevent the problem from getting worse? The keys are healthy low glycemic meals, followed by 20-30 minutes of brisk walking 5x a week, and high quality supplements. After all God made our bodies to be able to rid itself of diseases the only thing we need to do is not screw it up and give it what it needs to function properly.Fish oil is a good start but be careful as to how it is manufactured! Also if we keep eating foods that cause more damage will it ever help

Answer 5

I had the same cholestrol problems with high triglycerides and my dr put me on Lopid 600 mg. I take one in the morning and one at night. I also take fish oil capsules. I take about 2 to 3 daily. Guess its working as my cholestrol from 289 came down to 210. Hope this helped you..

Answer 6

Yes, in fact my pharmacist recommended them to me and they are cheaper than the pills. In the meantime stay away from all fast food resturants. In fact, cook for yourself as often as possible...you never know what is in the foods served in resturants.

Answer 7

I have begun to use milled flax seed. I put it on my morning cereal and enjoy it with milk.

I have noticed that my blood pressure has been lower frequently

Answer 8

My doctor swears by them. He has me on 3 grams a day of this.

Please note that this is a licensed medical doctor, not a herbalist or chiropractor.

Answer 9

YES it helps.PLUS it helps arthritis too.