Posted on 08/16/2024 5:42:16 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
They are consistently too large for me to swallow.
I am one of those. I’m only 40ish, but I’ve had issues with high LDL, low HDL, and high triglycerides when I was in my 20s. I was a fit-to-fight Soldier in my 20s, but the blood tests didn’t lie.
I started supplementing with fish oil and my LDL and triglycerides have been within normal limits since. Genetics can sneak up on you even if you’re fit and healthy otherwise.
Eat sardines. Re
Yet a decade ago, my doctor told me I had high cholesterol.
So he put me on statins, and now my cholesterol is fine.
I suppose it's possible that my cholesterol would have been even higher but for the supplements and fish.
yup
Fish oil: For those like me who can’t handle large pills, I suggest lemon-flavored cod liver oil.
High cholesterol: The sweet spot for all cause mortality is about 190-260, NOT “under 200! Mine this year was 205, which is a bit on the low side if anything. Triglycerides were 75 and HDL was 55.
The only change from 10 years earlier was my total went up from 190 to 205 because my HDL had gone up from 40 to 55.
And there is little evidence that total cholesterol is even correlated with anything except for young men.
I take Black Seed Oil with the krill oil. Research suggests black seed has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It was conjectured its antiviral properties may reduce the risk of contracting COVID. Black Seed Oil is an herbal ingredient derived from Nigella sativa, native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Preliminary evidence supports a few medicinal properties, primarily due to the seed’s high content of antioxidants and other bioactive compounds.
Good comments. I have the same numbers and also take lemon flavored fish oil. Was thinking of going back on statins. Rather not. Your comments help. Thanks.
I recently found some smaller ones. I think they are Walgreens brand. Here: https://www.bing.com/shop/productpage?q=Walgreens+Wild+Caught+Alaskan+Half-The-Size+Fish+Oil+With+Omega-3+Softgels+(200+Days)+-+200.0+Ea&productpage=true&pdppageoverlay=true&bgscenario=l2&originQuery=walgreens+fish+oil+supplements&overlayOfferIds=70375712734%2c82081674583%2c70375722229%2c70375719205%2c81837693242%2c85505751697%2c70375712737%2c117565017545&overlayId=82081674583&filters=PageType%3a%229%22+scenario%3a%2217%22+gType%3a%2212%22+gId%3a%2282081674583%22+gGlobalOfferIds%3a%2282081674583%22&FORM=SHOPIC
Thanks!
I’ve thrown out at least 3 bottles over the years due to choking hazard.
Ping
“It was conjectured its antiviral properties may reduce the risk of contracting COVID.”
How did that work out?
I take 3-6-9 balanced Omega and have for probably 20 years.
Krill oil has worked better for me vs. regular fish oil. of course it is also more expensive...
krill oil pills are much smaller. That was one thing I liked better about making that switch.
Yeah, really. Sardines, herring, mackerel.
Got ‘em all, canned, go great for a quick lunch.
“How did that work out?”
It worked out SO good that I caught it July 2023 and April 2024. I woke up with a sore throat this morning and still have it now at 8:40 pm. I’ve been gargling with Betadine all day (povidone iodine) and using povidone iodine nasal spray, too.
I sure hope I don’t get #3.
Yeah, I hope you get over this run of bad luck with your health.
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