High dose fish oil supplements may increase risk of AF

[OzJames]

I saw this in the Consumer Labs newsletter today. Just wanted to posts for those taking high dose fish supplements. Please let me know if link does not open as it’s subscription based. The percentages don’t seem that significant, though I’m not the best person to interpret these studies

consumerlab.com/reviews/fis...

[secondtry]

Moderation in everything suits my AF tendencies the best; one Krill oil capsule per day mainly to reduce the risk of clotting.

[OldJane]

recent Medscape article says this research very flawed. Wouldn’t worry but would avoid all high dose supplements unless checked out / advised with medics.

[OzJames in reply to OldJane]

yes that’s sensible not to overdo Supps. Thanks for reply

[mary70]

"The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people with coronary heart disease or heart failure take omega-3 supplements containing EPA and DHA daily. More research is needed to establish the ideal dose, but most studies have used about 1,000 mg per day....healthline.com"

[OzJames in reply to mary70]

thanks Mary

[jimlad2]

Fish oil/Omega 3 research seems to be messy at the moment. For AF specifically the latest research appears to now suggest that anything over 1 gram per day may play a part in causing AF episodes, but that it may be help - though the evidence seems to be less clear now than previously claimed - to reduce risk from cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. And just to complicate matters further, the gelatin capsule it's usually contained in may improve heart health as well as skin, tissue, and joint health too!

[jimlad2]

Oooops - unnecessary "be" between "may" and "help". Apologies. Senility, due to a lack or excess of omega 3 may be to blame. . . I take a gram/day. Reach your own conclusions!

[OzJames in reply to jimlad2]

thanks for the info. We all think we’re doing the right thing then another study comes out and makes us think twice. I think as someone said earlier… everything in moderation

[jimlad2 in reply to OzJames]

Yep "everything in moderation" seems to be just about the best advice out there. . . .wish I'd appreciated the value of that old adage when I was younger.

[OzJames in reply to jimlad2]

me too!

[BCLions]

Hi all, my first reply. Been taking omega 3 fish oil 1200 mg for years never had a problem. I do noy believe this web link has merit. My opinion only.

[RoyMacDonald]

I eat a tablespoon full of sunflower seeds twice a day as they are high in omega 3. Also pumpkin seeds. Did it mention plant derived omega 3 for good or bad? I've read it's good for brain health.

All the best.

Roy

[OzJames in reply to RoyMacDonald]

hi Roy no mention about plant based it was just about large doses of Fish oil supplements. I have mixed seeds including sunflower which I add to porridge or yogurt

[Autumn_Leaves in reply to RoyMacDonald]

You’re doing the right thing by eating food sources and not supplements.

[RoyMacDonald]

Thanks James. I just looked on Wiki and Walnuts have a vast amount of omega 3, 9079 mg in a 100 grams. I eat probably 100 grams twice a day! So the sunflower seed content is negligible for me compared to the amount I'm getting from nuts. And don't mention omega 6 as that 4 times higher than the omega 3 content. I'm also eating pecans, pistachios, hazel nuts, cashews, and almonds!

Hope it's a good thing.

All the best.

Roy

[Autumn_Leaves in reply to RoyMacDonald]

Sounds good to me. Food first is the way to go. Supplements rarely live up to the hype and don’t provide the same benefits. Your plant sources of omega 3 will also contain many other beneficial compounds that won’t be included in a supplement.

[OzJames in reply to RoyMacDonald]

yes Roy I believe all of this contributes to our body being in balance. Our bodies are not like new cars anymore and I don’t want mine to end up being a rust bucket and only running on 2 cylinders!! Not too much of one thing though. I eat a handful of walnuts and almonds every day as well

[Dippy22 in reply to RoyMacDonald]

Plus, walnuts have good amounts of magnesium!

[Autumn_Leaves]

The link between AF and fish oil supplements has been known for some time. I’m not a fan of taking supplements unless there is a compelling reason such as a proven deficiency or if someone literally cannot eat due to illness, frailty or surgery. It’s not the first time that adverse outcomes have been attributed to supplements. If people want to consume fish oil, eat oily fish. I can’t understand why people don’t eat the food but then go out and buy supplements instead.

[OzJames in reply to Autumn_Leaves]

so true, I look at what I eat as a wayto help get my body and mind in balance. Hopefully that mitigates the risk and recurrence of AF. Mind you I do take Magnesium, VD3 and CoQ10 daily but not large doses

[Autumn_Leaves in reply to OzJames]

Vitamin D3 is pretty much a necessity for people in northern latitudes, but agree, we have to choose wisely. It’s very easy to be swept along with the hype and I know I’m certainly not immune to it either.