Comments on: Fish Oil Benefits for Cancer, ADHD, Pregnancy & More https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/ Dr. Axe is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, expert in Natural Medicine, a speaker for Fortune 500 Companies (Nissan, Whole Foods) and a doctor of chiropractic. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:54:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-30923 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:09:42 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-30923 In reply to Jamie James.

I would consult with your physician

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By: Jamie James https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-30841 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:05:04 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-30841 Can fish oil be consumed by children age 1 and over?

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By: Mary https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-30532 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:43:54 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-30532 Dr. Axe,

What is your opinion on taking fermented cod liver oil vs regular fish oil supplements? Most whole food websites are heavily promoting this type as
the best. It’s very expensive and I would love your take on it.

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-29372 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:30:23 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-29372 In reply to Teresa.

The amount of omega 3 should be 1000mg, not astaxanthin.

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By: Teresa https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-28955 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:36:22 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-28955 Hi Dr. Axe,
You suggest 1000 mg of fish oil a day, but when I look at Astaxanthin, the milligrams are extremely less, even in your omega D3 blend. So do you need less when using that? What about krill oil, how many mg would you need to take daily? Thanks!

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By: Mr.MakingUsmile https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-28755 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:21:52 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-28755 I’m definitely going to ad Fish oil into my daily habit. Nice site packed with lots of information.

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By: RAFFAELE https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-27877 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:41:01 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-27877 soffro di trigliceridi alti 700————transaminasi corrette…….fegato non grasso……….come posso ridurre i miei trigliceridi…………omega 3,6,9 sono buoni per me…..Grazie di cuore

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26946 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:27:38 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26946 In reply to Vicki Lowe.

I would make sure you have a high quality oil

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26934 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:11:43 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26934 In reply to Kim LoPiano.

It is fine to take alone

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By: Vicki Lowe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26753 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 20:33:35 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26753 Hi! Are there heavy metals in cod liver oil? My hair tissue mineral analysis test result showed I have some mercury and want to know if it would still be ok for me to take cod liver oil? I have heard such good things about it. Thank you.

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By: Kim LoPiano https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26678 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:02:48 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26678 Hi Dr. Axe, after taking 1000 iu of D3 (and giving to my children), I’m now reading that unless you also take K2 withit, it could actually cause harm. If this is accurate, do you offer a combination of the two, and if not, what ratio should be taken? Thank you!

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26634 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:34:08 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26634 In reply to Roderick.

I personally take the Axe Naturals Omega D3: http://store.draxe.com/products/omega-d3-plus-astaxanthin-3-pack

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By: Roderick https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26599 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:58:31 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26599 Hi Doctor Axe! Is there any particular brand you can recommend for fish oils? Thanks

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By: Angelina Miranda https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26588 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:58:56 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26588 A few years back….”All” my fat levels were extremely high due to poor diet….doctor said I was borderline heading towards diabetes…so I had heard about adding fish oil….I started taking fish oil for 3mo. Took my yearly test again and everything went back to normal…

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-26082 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:46:21 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-26082 In reply to Anita.

It should be fine.

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By: Anita https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-25542 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 02:23:22 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-25542 In reply to Dr. Josh Axe.

We had been taking these Omega 3 supplements as an alternative anti-inflammatory to NSAIDs. We were advised by our doctor that the recommended dose of Omega 3 daily is 3grams, we are taking 2 gel caps since each caps has 800mg EPA /600mg DHA… So far we are satisfied with the result but we are also wondering since when we are diagnosed with arthritis (RA) we started working on our diet and it includes food that are high in Omega 3, would our daily intake of Omega 3 be excessive? Hope we are taking just the right amount of these supplement.. Thanks in advance.

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By: Liz Fenstemaker https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24863 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:22:50 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24863 Dr Axe, Wondering if Krill oil can be substituted for the fish oil? Do they both benefit the body in the same ways or are they different in their effects?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24639 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:04:54 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24639 In reply to joga.

The recommended dosage is 2 capsules per day.

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By: joga https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24517 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:38:47 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24517 I ordered 3-pack Axe Naturals Omega D3 fish oil, but I am not sure it safe to take 2 pills a day or just one to be safe side?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24455 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:26:45 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24455 In reply to lindsay wilder.

Yes, it is a good option as well. My supplement has vitamin d3 as well as omega 3 fats so it is 2 supplements in 1.

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By: lindsay wilder https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24333 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 00:57:19 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24333 In reply to Dr. Josh Axe.

I’ve read through all of this article on fish oil/cod liver oil,, you say you recommend the blue ice one & your combo fish oil, D-3 with the A? I would need to use 3 a day for myself & 2 teenagers, is a bit expensive for us right now. Would the Blue Ice Cod Liver Oil option be just as sufficient? The difference in the 2?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24204 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:39:03 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24204 In reply to Carol.

Flax oil with DHA

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By: Carol https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24141 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:19:14 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24141 I would love to take fish oil but I’m allergic to fish. Are there any alternatives?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-24058 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:24:02 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-24058 In reply to Amnon.

They don’t. Many people don’t convert ALA into EPA/DHA. They are different types of omega 3’s.

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By: Amnon https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23976 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:09:08 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23976 In reply to Dr. Josh Axe.

So why should we consume fish oil if chia seeds have the same benefits ?
Fish oil may have heavy metals , and it is also not vegan and harms the fish population

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23735 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:21:43 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23735 In reply to Amnon.

Yes, check out this article: https://draxe.com/nutrition/chia-seeds-benefits-side-effects/

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23728 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:11:41 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23728 In reply to Laurie Whaley.

I would check out these articles:
https://draxe.com/health/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/
https://draxe.com/health/3-steps-to-heal-adrenal-fatigue/

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23727 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:09:59 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23727 In reply to Joy Peras.

I take the Axe Naturals Omega D3 supplement. http://store.draxe.com/collections/supplements/products/fish-oil

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23670 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:06:04 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23670 In reply to Nisha.

Yes

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By: Nisha https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23654 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:53:44 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23654 Dr Axe, I eat fish 5-6 days a week, so is it safe to take the fish oil supplements as well?

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By: Amnon https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23639 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:07:49 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23639 Are chia seeds also a good sourxe of omega 3?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23638 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:01:53 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23638 In reply to starlet.

It’s hard to say as there are many factors that play into when results and relief can be noticed: environment, severity of disease, other health disorders present, gut health, etc.

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23637 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:58:41 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23637 In reply to Mary.

I would try decreasing the amount taken for now to see how your body does. Also check out this article: https://draxe.com/health/natural-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure/

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By: Laurie Whaley https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23600 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:08:15 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23600 I purchase supplements from Puritan’s Pride. Are their supplements ok? I am currently taking 2 a day of their Max Strength Tripple Omega 3,6,9 Fish, Flax, & Borage Oils Active Omega -3 Purified to eliminate Mercury Rapid Release Item No. 10157 Is this product ok to take?
I have low back & sacral pain, pituitary tumor, cystic acne, bursitis, a form of asthma but not a true asthma (hyperactive airway disease). I am currently about 20-30 lbs over my normal weight of 140. My nails are weak. I’ve been losing my hair for over 9 yrs now. May have been Bromocriptine. My scalp hurt to touch for awhile then hair loss. I am currently taking pain meds & muscle relaxers for the pain but my body’s become dependent on them. I have bad withdrawals if I don’t have them. I want to wean myself or go to alternative DR to help me get off these meds! I have no energy! I don’t feel like going anywhere. It has to be these meds. I was not like this until sometime after being on Oxycodone. I don’t know what to do. I’ve talked with my new Primary Dr & he’s not been helpful. I want my life back, how do I achieve this?

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By: Joy Peras https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23598 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:22:24 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23598 what is the best brand of fish oil that has no opposite effects of the body?

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By: Louisa Dawes https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23571 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:31:59 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23571 I take 1000mg a day of cod liver oil a day and have done for about a year now, I can’t stand oily fish or meat, although I’ve always had clear skin now it actually looks good all over, no cracking skin on my shins or on my body in general, my eyes which have always been dry and sore which I’ve attributed to my glasses has gone, I’ve also lost over a stone in weight from not changing anything extra at all, I have not changed my eating habits or lifestyle only walking outdoors with my 6 year old which I’ve always done.

My depression and chronic anxiety has practically disappeared. Along with a probiotic for an ongoing candida infection, this is the best thing that ever happened to me health wise.

Doctors here wouldn’t dream of asking me if I take a fish substitute, instead I had years if testing for vitamin deficiency etc, anti depressants etc until they finally told me i had chronic fatigue syndrome, which i knew was rubbish, just symptoms of another underlying problem. Finally with the help of these two products I seem to have got the hang if it :) it’s only taken 15 years lol

I would recommend this fabulous stuff to anyone :)

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23563 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:08:39 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23563 In reply to MARIA.

1000mg of EPA/DHA

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By: Mary https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23539 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:08:35 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23539 I have purchased Garden of Life beyond omega fish oil softgels. I started taking them but after a week noticed my acid reflux kicking in. I really want to continue because of the amazing health benefits. I have high bp that is controlled by medication but would really like to use the natural approach. Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Mary

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By: MARIA https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23538 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:04:43 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23538 Hi Doctor, how many OMEGA 3 should we take a day?

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By: starlet https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-23534 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:19:51 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-23534 My dr recommended for me to take 4000 u daily for my arthritis since i can’t take mobic. How soon should i see results. He says its osteoarthritis in my right thumb but I’m still concerned about it being RA-I’ve had 2 RA factor tests done with my results being 19 then 21 on the second one

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-22722 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:06:35 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-22722 In reply to val.

I like Axe Naturals: http://store.draxe.com/collections/supplements/products/fish-oil
and
Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil: http://amzn.to/1BwBWol

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By: val https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-22708 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:41:28 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-22708 Do you recommend a particular brand of fish oil? Cod liver oil?

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By: Dr. Josh Axe https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-20277 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:54:17 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-20277 In reply to maryann.

It’s possible if you overdo it.

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By: maryann https://draxe.com/nutrition/fish-oil-benefits-health/#comment-20244 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:07:22 +0000 https://draxe.com/?p=12940#comment-20244 I finally realized after years of taking fish oil, that is was the Cause of my increase in Anxiety and insomnia, Can someone tell me why it works the opposite on my system? Also fermented cod liver oil makes me have panic attacks

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