Omega 3

[starone]

Does anyone know whether it is necessary to take Omega 3 capsules as well as Cod Liver Oil or do they do the same thing?

[Buenchico]

Assuming a healthy diet, it should never be necessary to take any form of supplements (unless prescribed by a doctor because of a medical condition).

However cod liver oil contains more than just Omega 3:
http://www.supplement...d-liver-oil-capsules/

Chris

[starone]

Thanks Chris. I have been diagnosed with macular degeneration and the doctor at the hospital told me to take PreserVision and said Omega 3 might help. Neither of these is on prescription so I have to pay for them. I just wondered which would be the best. I am taking the PreserVision but don't want to take too many pills as I am already being kept alive by prescription pills. However, any port in a storm and if it will delay the symptoms from getting any worse, I will take anything (well almost anything).

[pastafreak]

If you fancy some reading-there seem to be a lot of studies regarding Omega 3 and macular degeneration.

http://www.google.co....+degeneration+studies

[Buenchico]

Also worth reading:
http://www.nhs.uk/Con.../Pages/Treatment.aspx

(Thanks for your reply, BTW).

[Sqad]

Starby......the benefits of high dosage vitamin supplements in the treatment of age related macular degeneration is not well established clinically.

However given the choice as highlighted in your question i would take Omega 3 1,000mgms dailly.

As Buenchico has pointed out Cod liver Oil contains added compounds and if you prefer them, that would seem a satisfactory choice.

IO would hesitate to take them both together...........

[starone]

Thanks for all the help you have given me. I have been reading through the links and decided I will do everything I can to delay it, but looks as if I have to put up with gradually worsening eyesight. I do not like this, obviously, as I like to read, watch tv, in fact lots of things which involve sight but I shall have to try and adjust to it when it finally occurs. Not likely to be overnight by the look of it. I have also made an appointment with the optician to see if they can make any improvement in my sight at the moment. I find it very difficult to read small print (even impossible in some cases). Anyway, thanks again everyone, I knew I could count on you.