Posted by janejane on June 15, 2010, at 13:40:47
In reply to Re: More than Doubled Fish Oil Intake » janejane, posted by morganator on June 15, 2010, at 11:24:54
Morgan - I started responding to you in that other thread, but then realized it would be more appropriate to do it here since this is about fish oil rather than turmeric...
Yes, I was referring to Phosphatydil Serine. Expensive separately, and apparently good for the brain. If I recall (and understand) correctly, phospholipids help your mitochondria, which ultimately could improve cognitive functioning and mood.
Do you know anything about fatty acid analysis? I haven't really looked into it, but it seems like it could help identify needs. I did a quiz in a book ("Ultramind") and it seemed to indicate that I didn't have a deficiency so I don't worry about it too much. I do take Now Foods Super Omega 3 6 9 for menstrual cramps (it has a little bit of fish oil), but can't take too much or my face turns into an oil slick.
Aside from the oily skin (also acne) and possible anxiety, I'm also hesitant to take too much fish/krill since my HDL is high. (Yes, the "good" cholesterol.) Fish/krill can increase it, which for most people is a good thing, but I think I'm somewhat of an anomaly. They usually say to shoot for over 60, but mine is over 100, which is a little freaky. (One study I found suggests that too high is not good.)
Have you noticed any changes in your cholesterol levels since you've been on fish oil?
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