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for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 538

Thanks for the reply guys!

I started taking the Omaga-3 with my doctor's advice!

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3045

I agree and my doctor agreed about the statins the effects on me and the need to try the Omega-3's. I failed to mention that point. I always check with my doctor before taking any OTC meds for anything including vitamins and supplements. I thought I should add to my previous post as Brenna pointed it out!

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 1153

Members, Make sure you are always checking with your doctor and/or pharmacist before you add any medications or vitamins to your daily regime.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3045

I had high cholesterol for years and was taking statin drugs - there's a wealth of information out there on the dangers of statins and I won't get off on my tangent (opinion) here. However, I quit taking statin drugs and starting taking Omega-3 Fish Oil. There is a prescription Brand in the US and after I became depressed it was prescribed for me to help with cholesterol but also to help with mood stabilization. I beleive it is marketed here under Omacor and again is FDA approved for treatment of cholesterol not mood stabilization, etc.

I think this is very useful treatment for my depression and augments my other medication for depression.

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Diva, Omega 3 supplementation is definitely indicated in treating mood disorders and depression. It assists in the cognitive function of the brain and in the formation of important brain chemicals and neurotransmitters. Omega 3 sources include cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, herring) and fish oil but are also available in flax seeds ( and oil), walnuts, and other seeds and nuts. You can find these in supplement form at any health food store in both softgel capsules or liquid also. Taking 1000mg per day is the daily recommendation. Omega 3's also assist with inflammation, cholesterol problems and other hormonal issues. Hope that helps. Good luck! Faryal, Health Educator

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3045

Hi Diva,

My questions were meant to you of course - sorry!

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3045

Hi Rosie,

Sorry to ask but I don't understand fully.. Do you need information on how much Omega 3 helps in depression? or just anything about Omega 3?

Two of my family members take that regularly - actually not for depression - they are not depressed. They take it for other reasons but both of them had the cholesterol-value get reduced with Omega3 which is very good. Both had the value above the "normal" level previously, but now within the OK range.

Omega 3's are not only in fish, but in walnut and some other nuts as far as I know...
Do you need any inputs on how they affect depression?

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3045

My doctor recommended I take Omega-3 and 6 because it is known to help with depression. I take 3 tablets (huge things) twice a day. Each tablet has 200mg Omega-3 and 500mg Omega-6. I am not really sure if it is helping (taking Zyban and had alot of therapy) but I do feel a bit better. Seems like a good idea to try something natural on the side anyway....

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 955

Diva, Great question for the boards! Not only can Omega-3 help with depression, but it can help prevent heart disease and stimulates blood circulation. Have other members had experience taking Omega-3 capsules? Sarah, Health Educator

for 16 år siden 0 +0 / -0 538

I have been prescribed some high dosages of Omega-3 to help with this. It is a kind of food supplement that comes from fish oil among other things. It seems to be good for depression. It seems there are special Omega-3 capsules that are good specifically for mood! I cannot take SSRIs. I am allergic to some of them and the doctor won<t risk trying the others which I agree with. I find other older antidepressants have too many side effects. So I decided with the doc to try and more food supplement oriented route.

Btw, for those allergic to fish, omega-3 is not an option. also, if you have seafood allergies be careful, some Omega-3 are fish oil others are shellfish oil...

Anyway, I am rambling. I wanted to ask if anyone had tried this or heard of this. I read a few things about it but I must admit I know no one with a first hand account to share with me. Thanks!

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