Salmon Oil

Indications

Salmon Oil is used for: Hypertriglyceridemia, Heart disease, Hyperlipidaemias, High blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, Skin healthness

Adult Dose

For high triglycerides: 1-4 grams/day of fish oil. For high blood pressure: Either 4 grams of fish oil or fish oil providing 2.04 grams of EPA and 1.4 grams of DHA per day. For kidney problems related to using cyclosporine to prevent organ transplant rejection: 12 grams/day containing 2.2 grams EPA and 1.4 grams DHA. For reducing the overall risk of death and risk of sudden death in patients with coronary heart disease: Fish oil providing 0.3-6 grams of EPA with 0.6 to 3.7 grams of DHA. For asthma in children: Fish oil providing 17-26.8 mg/kg EPA and 7.3-11.5 mg/kg DHA for reducing symptoms. Maternal ingestion of fish oil 4 grams daily, providing 32% EPA and 23% DHA with tocopherol, during late-phase pregnancy has been used for preventing the development of asthma in children. For preventing childhood allergies: Maternal ingestion of fish oil 4 grams daily, providing 32% EPA and 23% DHA with tocopherol, during late-phase pregnancy. For preventing childhood atopic dermatitis: Maternal ingestion of fish oil 4 grams daily, providing 32% EPA and 23% DHA with tocopherol, during late-phase pregnancy. For treating asthma: 17-26.8 mg/kg EPA and 7.3-11.5 mg/kg DHA. For preventing and reversing the progression of hardening of the arteries: 6 grams/day of fish oil for the first three months, followed by 3 grams/day thereafter. For rheumatoid arthritis: Fish oil providing 3.8 grams/day of EPA and 2 grams/day DHA. For attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A specific supplement containing fish oil 400 mg and evening primrose oil 100 mg (Eye Q, Novasel) six capsules daily. For preventing miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and a history of past miscarriage: 5.1 grams fish oil with a 1.5 EPA:DHA ratio. For painful menstrual periods: A daily dose of EPA 1080 mg and DHA 720 mg. For Raynaud’s syndrome: A daily dose of 3.96 grams EPA and 2.64 grams DHA. For weight loss: A daily serving of 2-7 ounces of fish containing approximately 3.65 grams omega-3 fatty acids (0.66 gram from EPA and 0.60 gram from DHA). For slowing weight loss in patients with cancer: 7.5 grams/day of fish oil providing EPA 4.7 grams and DHA 2.8 grams. For improving movement disorders in children with poor coordination (dyspraxia): Fish oil providing DHA 480 mg combined with 35 mg arachidonic acid and 96 mg gamma-alpha linoleic acid from evening primrose oil, 24 mg thyme oil, and 80 mg vitamin E (Efalex). For developmental coordination disorder in children: Fish oil providing EPA 558 mg and DHA 174 in 3 divided doses. For depression along with conventional antidepressants: Fish oil 9.6 grams/day. To prevent full psychosis from developing in people with mild symptoms: Fish oil 1.2 grams/day. For keeping veins open after coronary bypass surgery: 4 grams/day of fish oil containing EPA 2.04 grams and DHA 1.3 grams. For preventing the collapse of arteries opened by “balloon” therapy (PTCA): 6 grams/day of fish oil starting one month before PTCA and continuing one month after PTCA, followed by 3 grams of fish oil daily thereafter for six months. For reducing and preventing the long-term continuous rise in blood pressure and to preserve kidney function after heart transplantation: 4 grams/day of fish oil (46.5% EPA and 37.8% DHA). For preventing clotting after placement of a tube for dialysis: 6 grams/day of fish oil. For preserving kidney function in patients with severe IgA nephropathy: 4-8 grams/day of fish oil has been used. For combined high triglycerides and high cholesterol: Fish oil providing EPA 1800-2160 mg and DHA 1200-1440 mg combined with garlic powder 900-1200 mg/day has been used to lower total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and the ratios of total cholesterol to HDL, and LDL to HDL. For salicylate intolerance: Fish oil 10 grams daily.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity

Precautions

Liver disease: Fish oil might increase the risk of bleeding.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Salmon Oil : High doses of fish oil might also reduce the immune system’s activity, reducing the body’s ability to fight infection. This is a special concern for people taking medications to reduce their immune system’s activity (organ transplant patients, for example) and the elderly. Fish oil can cause side effects including belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, rash, and nosebleeds. Taking fish oil supplements with meals or freezing them can often decrease these side effects. Fish or seafood allergy: Some people who are allergic to seafood such as fish might also be allergic to fish oil supplements. There is no reliable information showing how likely people with seafood allergy are to have an allergic reaction to fish oil; however, until more is known advise patients allergic to seafood to avoid or use fish oil supplements cautiously. Bipolar disorder: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition. Depression: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition. Diabetes: There is some concern that taking high doses of fish oil might make the control of blood sugar more difficult. High blood pressure: Fish oil can lower blood pressure and might cause blood pressure to drop too low in people who are being treated with blood pressure-lowering medications. HIV/AIDS and other conditions in which the immune system response is lowered: Higher doses of fish oil can lower the body’s immune system response. This could be a problem for people whose immune system is already weak. Familial adenomatous polyposis: There is some concern that fish oil might further increase the risk of getting cancer in people with this condition.

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