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FISH OIL

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I just read that fish oil is an effective treatment for BP.

Is this simply the version bought over the counter?

Can someone with personal experience, good or bad tell me what you think?

I would be willing to give this a try, while I wait for an appointment with a doctor.

Thanks
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My new pdoc strongly suggested that I start fish oil as part of my regimen, so I did. She believes in it but I'm on so many meds, I can't tell you what does what.
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ive been taking omega 3 fatty acids for 5 weeks now it helps i notice when i dont take it i get confused bad. take care dolittle
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I took (Omar Brand) fish oil, prescribe by my Dr. to help regulate my cholesterol, bipolar, depression. I had a reaction to the iodine and had to be taken off of it..
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I did too rebeka, the prescription for my cholesterol, It went from 338 to 183 in 3 months andi lost 13 lbs. the wseight came off in about 3 weeks. I haven't notice any difference in depression though.
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Gammie, Fish Oil is overall good for all different types of health issues. If you can tolerate it, its worth taking...
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i believe some fish oil pills may come in combination with other supplements added. obviously you could get different results with those.

i have heard that it is great for BP disorder.

my husband bought some plain fish oil pills (without other supplements added) but they were huge so i got tired of trying to swallow them.

i know that they have smaller ones but i haven't bought any yet.

i have also heard that it can take several months to see the effects of it but it is still highly recommended as a natural way of helping to treat depression.
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