Omega 3 Fish Oils.

[mistypuppy]

I take 1 a day of these 1,000mg for the past 2 years. I was suprised to be told by a friend any fish oils cause the blood to thin. I've never heard of it,has anyone else? Thanks.

[IggyB]

yes taking a high dose of fish oils can indeed help to thin the blood, this is just one of the many benefits you will be gaining by taking the suppliment. Having thinner blood helps reduce the risk of circulatory problems, strokes, heart attacks and a host of other problems whilst also helping you feel more energetic... though of course there is a limit you don't want to thin the blood too much else it will not function correctly but you won't be able to thin the blood to that extent with a fish oil suppliment.

[sandyg2244]

beleive it or not, theres nothing that can 'thin ' the blood as such.thats a bit of a myth, im afraid. what omega 3 does is stop the blood from clotting, i.e just like aspirin, it has been proven to act as an anti-coagulant and can therefore help prevent heart disease , along with other medical benefits.

[IggyB]

sandy i don't understand your answer - the term thinning the blood is used to describe the reduction of blood viscosity caused by the reduction in clotting e.g. the blood is thinner and requires less energy to move around the body.

the ability to "thin" the blood in this way is not a myth and as you have pointed out the same affect can be achieved through the use of low levels of aspirin daily, which is a very common prescription for those at risk of stroke or in fact for those that simply want to reduce the risks further

[sandyg2244]

'thinning the blood' is a lay term and surely you should know the blood doesn't 'thin' in such circumstances, only that anti-coagulants prevent the blood from clotting.blood always has a certain consistency needed to maintain homeostasis, and if the blood was' thinned ' it would certainly cause numerous problems.Its not possible.do you know anythig about the clotting sytem in the blood at all?

[sandyg2244]

iggy, just read the the rest of your answer fully.what 'school 'did you go to who told you about thinning blood and less energy to move around the body ?its not true and if you dont know what you're talking about you shouldnt be giving poor advice like you just did

[IggyB]

sorry sandy i don't really want to discuss which schools i went to on the net with strangers if thats ok with you...

missypuppy - sorry sandy has got a bit het up answering your question however i think we have answered it now; admittedly in different ways (sorry i must admit i did use a lay term - though one that is often used here in the uk within the medical profession as well as its meaning is well understood)... anyways hope it helped.

All the best - Iggy

[nickmo]

Better to take hemp oil anyway - easier to digest, sustainable, organic option also available, eco-friendly and as good a source of the essential oils as in fish oils....also hemp has the optimal ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 for benefits to the human system, so time to give up the fish...its easier to replant hemp than find new cod stocks....

Munch on hemp seed, or also get the benefits from flax seed or safflower seeds and oils too for a healthier system...

[sandyg2244]

iggy,

sandy didnt get het up, sandy just knows that your answer was bordering on the ridiculous, my dear.you use 'the medical profession' very loosely I'd imagine.once again, it wasnt thinning the blood that was the problem per se, it was also the thought of thin blood going faster through the veins or your words to that effect.utter tosh :-)

[sandyg2244]

iggy your answer has no substance.if you did actully work in the 'medical profession'I'd worry, with you giving out such spurious advice.the poster asked a question, if you cant answer with real advice, or at least an educated guess, please leave it people who can

[IggyB]

lol - like i said - sorry about people getting a bit het up, i'm afraid it does seem to be an AB phenomenon sometimes - but its honestly not always like this so don't let sandy put you off.

Igs

[mistypuppy]

I think I've got the gist of it now. Thanks IggyB and sandyg. Dont argue please? nickmo,I've never thought of hemp,flaxseed etc. I may just read up on those. Thanks again to the 3 of you.

[nickmo]

HI MP - glad to help, and I hope the others get all their toys back in the pram.............