Omega-3 fatty acids

erikame

Active Member

Messages

34

Type of diabetes

Family member

Treatment type

Diet only

• Oct 30, 2023

• #1

Tell me who takes extra omega-3 fatty acids? What is your opinion?
I read that taking fish oil can improve blood sugar control and all sorts of benefits. I found in another article that it is not recommended to take it. But i found a good offer on YoursHerbs so I can save money to buy it.
Internet is evil)

 

Last edited: Nov 1, 2023

Westley

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Messages

239

Type of diabetes

Type 1

• Oct 30, 2023

• #2

My understanding is that the evidence for any benefits from omega 3 supplements is inconclusive.
I try and get enough through diet (so lots of fish, eggs, nuts and seeds) for heart health.

 

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Guilty

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Messages

151

Location

UK

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Oct 30, 2023

• #3

I take an inexpensive vegan Omega 3 supplement. Only due to being on a vegan diet at the moment. I never took them when I was eating fish in my diet.

You're right, the internet is full of contradictory nonsense. Though I trust this site more than most:

omega-3 fatty acids | Health Topics | NutritionFacts.org

nutritionfacts.org

Should Vegans Take DHA to Preserve Brain Function? | NutritionFacts.org

Learn why I recommend 250mg a day of a pollutant-free source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

nutritionfacts.org

 

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Outlier

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2,415

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Oct 30, 2023

• #4

I take various supplements including a cod liver oil capsule daily. But that's just one part of my multiple approach to try and stay healthy. Different people have different challenges even within the same illness. We base our individual decisions on our individual challenges.

 

Pura Vida

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Messages

755

Location

CANADA YYC

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Oct 30, 2023

• #5

I have been taking this for years (has killed me yet )

 

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Omar51

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1,302

Location

California

Type of diabetes

Prediabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Nov 1, 2023

• #6

Westley said:

My understanding is that the evidence for any benefits from omega 3 supplements is inconclusive.
I try and get enough through diet (so lots of fish, eggs, nuts and seeds) for heart health.

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I am doing just the same!

Omar