I know several people that take Omega 3 fish oil as supplements. It leaves me wondering if these pills really work like they claimed to. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that can not be synthesized by the body therefore we must obtain them from food such as fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. There is a claim that when taking as a supplement it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, as well as cancers. Some people would rather take pills than eat fish because they’re afraid of mercury poisoning and other personal reasons. There is still an on going debate however about whether the claims are really true. Omega 3 if overused can increase bleeding, cause stroke and suppress the immune responses. Right now, the FDA does not strictly regulate herbs and supplement. I would like for the government to establish some sort of regulation in this area to remove biases and reduce deceptive advertisement. It is very difficult to find trustworthy sources that actually reveal the honest nature of herbs and supplements. Herbs and supplements can be very powerful and some are as strong as drugs. They may contain chemicals that can cause serious problems.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fish-oil/NS_patient-fishoil gives some information on Omega 3
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In many recent scientific studies, Omega-3 (or a lack thereof) has also proven to have implications in the development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a type of omega-3 oil, is essential to the normal development of the brain because it constitutes between 30-50% of the brain’s fatty acid content. Deficiencies in DHA have been proven to cause increased secretion by beta-amyloid cells, causing the amyloid plaques that are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
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