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Fish Oil & Primrose Oil Supplements

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I have to recommend these two supplements. I have been on them for a long time. If I ever ran out I noticed a difference even though I was on a lot of traditional RA meds. Omega 3 Fish Oil once in the morning and once at night and the same with the primrose oil although the directions differ slightly (suggest more). I find them both affordable and in a longer lasting quantity at Costco. Be careful of one thing. Once you find a brand and you find it helpful don't switch to a different brand. I only did that once. I'm not sure why my body could tell the difference, it just could. Give them a few month trial before giving up on them. I hope you find them as beneficial as I have. Additionally, Omega 3 affords many other health benefits as well. Worth looking up and trying.
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I will try the primrose oil, thanks! I have been on Omaga 3 Fish Oil for some time. At first, I tried the kind that had mackeral and fish you're suppose to eat less of. I eventually switched to a better label and I did notice a difference. When I ran out I realize soon enough that it had been making me feel better so I went out and bulked up. I will definitely try the primrose oil in combination. Great recomendatio!
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Thanks - that is really good to know. Just this week my rheumatologist recommended that I start taking fish oil to help with a trigger finger in one of my hands. I wasn't sure if it would work so it's great to know that it has helped you. Now I just have to face the crowds at costco !
JillyT
JillyT
I take a blend called Omega Complex, it has fish oil, flaxseed, borage and safflower oils. The fish oil works better on some of the swelling from RA but the other oils work on other types of inflammation, give's you a healthy heart. They also help out with dry skin and dull hair. I buy the generic brand from Sam's club and have used it for years...hugs jilly
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Thats great to know I will try right away! I try to eat lots of flax and salmon for the omega 3s, but i didnt think to try a supplement - Duh!
Thanks!
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could you take this even if you allergic to seafood???
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I take Flax oil from Costco, for about two months now. It has Omega 3 and I'm pretty sure it works, don't want to stop taking it to find out!
JillyT
JillyT
Yummycoco, Omega 3 fish oil comes from fish. Usually when people say they are allergic to seafood they mean shellfish, like mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, crab and lobster. So it really depends on exactly what you are allergic to. The contents should state which fish is used. If you are allergic than there are other oils that also have the omega 3,6, and 9 that help with inflammation. These blends will state that they have no fish oil in them right on the lable...hope this helps...hugs jilly
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