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Chip · 10-29-2002, 10:41 AM

Teen violence? Depression? Bipolarism? Attention Deficit? Schizophrenia?
Arteriosclerosis? Cholesterol? Arthritis?

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Huginn · 10-29-2002, 10:49 AM

That's not a book, it's website.

Toto · 10-29-2002, 10:55 AM

I have been following the research on omega-3 oils for some time, and I think there is a lot of validity to it. I hope people will not be put off by the commercial tone of that site, or by the apparent attempt to solve all problems with one supplement.

Chip · 10-29-2002, 10:59 AM

In the midst of reading the book itself I can only state that I find the review listed above to be the most accurate of those I was able to find on the web.

livius drusus · 10-29-2002, 11:03 AM

Moving to the Science & Skepticism forum where it is more likely to generate substantive discussion on the health benefits of Omega-3 oils.

Chip · 10-29-2002, 12:20 PM

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General discussions of science, skepticism, and how they relate to one another.

Sorry livius. I couldn't see from the title and description of this area that the post belonged here.

My first in this topic area.

Regards, Chip

jasonpiao · 10-29-2002, 12:39 PM

So cold water fish eh?
Do they have a lot of Attention Deficit and teen violence in the tropics?

livius drusus · 10-29-2002, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by Chip:
Sorry livius. I couldn't see from the title and description of this area that the post belonged here.

Not at all, Chip. It is a bit ambiguously worded, but general discussions of science (such as this thread) do get a lot of air time here. This forum is also very well-frequented by some brilliant scienticists, formally educated and not.

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My first in this topic area.

Congratulations. He he. That's one more than me.

randomsyllable · 10-29-2002, 02:10 PM

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Dr Rick · 10-29-2002, 03:32 PM

Here is what I think that I know about them:

Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain, polyunsaturated fatty acids found in plant and marine food sources. They have been found to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and sudden death (from arrthymias) and provide some therapeutic benefit in certain inflammatory diseases such as rhematoid arthritis. Epidemiological data suggests that they may reduce the risks of certain kinds of cancer and also reduce the risk of stroke and other thrombotic illnesses.

Omega-3 fatty acids may also be efficacious in a number of psychiatric disorders, as some of these disorders have been associated with abnormalities in fatty acid composition. Several lines of evidence suggest that diminished omega-3 fatty acid concentrations are associated with mood disorders and perhaps schizophrenia, but convincing clinical data are not yet available regarding omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of these illness. At least one treatment trial has found postiive results in bipolar disorder. A case has been reported in which a patient with schizophrenia was successfully treated with omega-3 fatty acids, but controlled studies are still lacking. Omega-3 fatty acids may also be helpful in the treatment of dementia and psychiatric disorders of pregnancy.

They appear to be very safe, and the main side effect associated with high doses is the "fishy" smell that they can impart to the person taking them.

Rick

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10-29-2002, 10:49 AM	#2
Huginn Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lincoln, England Posts: 1,499	That's not a book, it's website.

10-29-2002, 10:55 AM	#3
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	I have been following the research on omega-3 oils for some time, and I think there is a lot of validity to it. I hope people will not be put off by the commercial tone of that site, or by the apparent attempt to solve all problems with one supplement.

10-29-2002, 10:59 AM	#4
Chip Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 382	In the midst of reading the book itself I can only state that I find the review listed above to be the most accurate of those I was able to find on the web.

10-29-2002, 11:03 AM	#5
livius drusus Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Selva Oscura Posts: 4,120	Moving to the Science & Skepticism forum where it is more likely to generate substantive discussion on the health benefits of Omega-3 oils.

10-29-2002, 12:20 PM	#6
Chip Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 382	Science & Skepticism General discussions of science, skepticism, and how they relate to one another. Sorry livius. I couldn't see from the title and description of this area that the post belonged here. My first in this topic area. Regards, Chip

10-29-2002, 12:39 PM	#7
jasonpiao Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 60	So cold water fish eh? Do they have a lot of Attention Deficit and teen violence in the tropics?

10-29-2002, 03:32 PM	#10
Dr Rick Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USA Posts: 5,393	Here is what I think that I know about them: Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain, polyunsaturated fatty acids found in plant and marine food sources. They have been found to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and sudden death (from arrthymias) and provide some therapeutic benefit in certain inflammatory diseases such as rhematoid arthritis. Epidemiological data suggests that they may reduce the risks of certain kinds of cancer and also reduce the risk of stroke and other thrombotic illnesses. Omega-3 fatty acids may also be efficacious in a number of psychiatric disorders, as some of these disorders have been associated with abnormalities in fatty acid composition. Several lines of evidence suggest that diminished omega-3 fatty acid concentrations are associated with mood disorders and perhaps schizophrenia, but convincing clinical data are not yet available regarding omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of these illness. At least one treatment trial has found postiive results in bipolar disorder. A case has been reported in which a patient with schizophrenia was successfully treated with omega-3 fatty acids, but controlled studies are still lacking. Omega-3 fatty acids may also be helpful in the treatment of dementia and psychiatric disorders of pregnancy. They appear to be very safe, and the main side effect associated with high doses is the "fishy" smell that they can impart to the person taking them. Rick

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