fish oils

Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'

Among healthy people, regular use of fish oil was found to make them more susceptible to developing heart disease and stroke for the first time, the study found. Among those who had existing heart disease, however, fish oil consumption was shown to slow the progression of cardiovascular disease...
- Vince
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- May 24, 2024
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
Long-Term Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

In meta-analysis, the use of marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements was associated with an increased risk of AF (n=2,905; HR 1.25, 95%CI 1.07-1.46, P=0.013). In analyses stratified by dose, the HR was greater in the trials testing >1g/d (HR 1.49, 95%CI 1.04-2.15, P=0.042) as compared with those...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Oct 15, 2021
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Mild depression disappears after taking fish oil for three weeks

Mild depression disappears after taking fish oil for three weeks Dose tested: 1000 mg EPA and 400 mg DHA. http://www.ergo-log.com/mild-depression-disappears-after-taking-fish-oil-for-three-weeks.html
- Nelson Vergel
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- Feb 28, 2017
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
One capsule of fish oil daily lowers cortisol levels

One capsule of fish oil daily lowers cortisol levels A modest dose of one gram of fish oil per day lowers cortisol levels, write Italian researchers in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. http://www.ergo-log.com/one-capsule-of-fish-oil-daily-lowers-cortisol-levels.html
- Nelson Vergel
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- Feb 28, 2017
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Great Diagram About Mercury and Omega 3 Oils in Fish

Sardines, anchovies, salmon, herring, trout and mackerel are the ones with the least amounts of mercury and highest amount of essential fatty acids
- Nelson Vergel
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- Oct 7, 2013
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038