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Posted by hok on February 18, 2003, at 13:58:12
has anybody experienced any sleep disturbances from taking fish oil late in the day?
Posted by noa on February 18, 2003, at 15:34:48
In reply to fish oil in the evening not recommended?, posted by hok on February 18, 2003, at 13:58:12
No. I have been taking it in the morning and evening, with meals. No sleep problems from it.
Posted by ZeeZee on February 18, 2003, at 16:45:58
In reply to fish oil in the evening not recommended?, posted by hok on February 18, 2003, at 13:58:12
I experienced fractured sleep from the first pill and could not take it.
Posted by linkadge on February 18, 2003, at 17:16:58
In reply to Re: fish oil in the evening not recommended? » hok, posted by ZeeZee on February 18, 2003, at 16:45:58
Although I don't expereinece sleep problems,
some do. It can significantly raise dopamine
levels (which for some can actually improve sleep). If it does give you insommnia take
devided doses morn and evening.Don't let the fact that it causes insommnia (for some) deture you from giving it a full trial.
Adjust doeses if needed, and timing if needed.
Linkadge
Posted by ricardo on February 18, 2003, at 18:37:32
In reply to Re: fish oil in the evening not recommended?, posted by linkadge on February 18, 2003, at 17:16:58
Hi
I've just started taking fish oil... I believe this question has been asked a thousand times but... what's the recommended dose for it to be effective for depression? And how long does it take for it to kick in?
Best wishes,
Ric
Posted by HIBA on February 18, 2003, at 22:46:17
In reply to Re: fish oil in the evening not recommended?, posted by ricardo on February 18, 2003, at 18:37:32
Hi Ric,Fish oil will start to kick in about a couple of weeks. I am taking cod liver oil capsules but I can't recommend a particular brand, because the availability sometimes matters. Manufacturer recommended dosage could be as a dietary supplement, and to treat a specific condition like depression or dysphoria, we will have to take additional amounts. But be careful when doing so, as many in this board have been expressing their concern over the high intake of vitamins. Cod liver oil is enriched with vitamins. Better ask a dietician about this, and make sure you are getting sufficient fish oil to feed up your brain.
Thanks for reading,
HIBA
Posted by IsoM on February 19, 2003, at 1:12:36
In reply to Re: fish oil in the evening not recommended? » ricardo, posted by HIBA on February 18, 2003, at 22:46:17
It's not a big thing to mention, HIBA, but cod liver oil isn't "enriched" with vitamins - it's a *source* of vitamin A &D. Fat soluble vitamins (like A & D) are stored in an animal's liver (including our own).
It was from eating their sled dogs' livers in desperation that led to the deaths of Scott & many of his party (from the failed South Pole expedition). Fish that live in cold waters have the highest concentration of vitamins A & D in their livers. Halibut is used for most A & D supplements. Shark liver is even higher. Some of the highest concentrations are found in polar bears - at the top of the food chain in cold climes.
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