Comments on: Fish Oil for Heart, Health, and Happiness http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2012/08/01/fish-oil-for-heart-health-and-happiness/ Blogs from Rachael Ray and her friends Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Louisa http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2012/08/01/fish-oil-for-heart-health-and-happiness/#comment-56742 Louisa Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:37:10 +0000 http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/?p=18917#comment-56742 Kate: I didn't know that about Vitamin D3. That's fascinating. My doc also prescribed me vitamin D tabs, but for some reason she did not want me to take them long term. Some side effects, perhaps? Hearing how great you feel makes me want to know more! Aneta: Great point! Yes, the Mayo Clinic says that people in the categories you mentioned should stay away from "large, predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish." But, it's REALLY important that pregnant women keep eating fish. To quote the medical journal Lancet: "women who had eaten more than 12 ounces of fish per week during pregnancy produced better developed, more intelligent children." The point is, don't eliminate fish altogether, rather, research how much fish is safe to eat, and what kinds of fish are best. Two safe, low-mercury choices are herring and sardines.. Kate:

I didn’t know that about Vitamin D3. That’s fascinating. My doc also prescribed me vitamin D tabs, but for some reason she did not want me to take them long term. Some side effects, perhaps? Hearing how great you feel makes me want to know more!

Aneta:

Great point!

Yes, the Mayo Clinic says that people in the categories you mentioned should stay away from “large, predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.” But, it’s REALLY important that pregnant women keep eating fish. To quote the medical journal Lancet: “women who had eaten more than 12 ounces of fish per week during pregnancy produced better developed, more intelligent children.” The point is, don’t eliminate fish altogether, rather, research how much fish is safe to eat, and what kinds of fish are best. Two safe, low-mercury choices are herring and sardines..

]]> By: aneta reska http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2012/08/01/fish-oil-for-heart-health-and-happiness/#comment-56676 aneta reska Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:54:07 +0000 http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/?p=18917#comment-56676 Including fish in your diet is a great alternative to meat. However, king mackerel has high levels of mercury. High levels of mercury are potentially dangerous for pregnant, nursing, and women who wish to become pregnant as well as children below 8 years of age. Including fish in your diet is a great alternative to meat. However, king mackerel has high levels of mercury. High levels of mercury are potentially dangerous for pregnant, nursing, and women who wish to become pregnant as well as children below 8 years of age.

]]> By: Kate http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2012/08/01/fish-oil-for-heart-health-and-happiness/#comment-56673 Kate Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:55:51 +0000 http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/?p=18917#comment-56673 For Louisa - just to let you know, I was also told that I had a VitD deficiency. It seems almost an epidemic I've since become aware among women over 50. I've been taking Omega Fish oil (in capsules) for years but STILL was told about the D deficiency. I have been taking 50,000 IU of Vit D3 (prescribed) for six weeks and feel 25 again!! Just a heads up for you....... For Louisa - just to let you know, I was also told that I had a VitD deficiency. It seems almost an epidemic I’ve since become aware among women over 50. I’ve been taking Omega Fish oil (in capsules) for years but STILL was told about the D deficiency. I have been taking 50,000 IU of Vit D3 (prescribed) for six weeks and feel 25 again!!
Just a heads up for you…….

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