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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Omega 3

Indycarr
Indycarr
I want to try adding Omega 3 to see if there are any improvements for me, and was also recommended by my eye doctor as something that could alleviate the dry eye thing I've got going on...

What I don't want is to experience ANY fishy taste/smell - if that's even possible!

Thoughts? What have you tried and what were the side effects.

Thanks...
Brenda
Thewino
Thewino
Indy,

I've become pretty interested in flax seeds as they contain Omega-3 fatty acids. These are the good fatty acids to eat as they lower your cholesterol, help avoid heart disease, decreases your blood pressure, and help diabetics control their sugar levels.

Plus, flax seeds contain fiber to help with weight control.

I make fruit smoothies often and put ground up flax seeds in them almost every time.

Other foods with Omega-3 in them include walnuts, beans - navy beans, soy beans, and kidney beans, winter squash, and olive oil. Plus, I believe we all know Salmon has it's fair share of Omega-3 in each serving.

Stay healthy,
TheWino
ILoveHuskies
ILoveHuskies
My doctor told me to take 1000 mg for RA
stephgas
stephgas
they also make flaxseed oils that you can take by the spoonful, some even with yummy flavors... i've been taking vegetarian flaxseed capsules and haven't noticed anything useful yet. but i know that it's good for me and that it may help inflammation after 6 months of daily use.

www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/barlean-organic-oils-omega-swirl-flax-oil-strawberry-banana-16-fl-oz/qx-1015#.UyCL_9yCVvY