I was just wondering if fish oil supplements are okay to take....I use Ultimate Omega and it states: "No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors."
My new plan is to simplify, stay on GF, read Tex's book and do Enterolab testing (which I've ordered)....I'm working on eliminating supplements except for B complex and D3.
The deal is that I have low back pain and was told by the doc that taking Fish Oil would help with the pain (don't know if it actually does or if it's all in my head), so I was wondering if I should avoid it for the time being.
Thank you,
Terre
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Hi Terre,
Since the label on that product didn't specifically rule it out, there's a very good chance that it may contain soy. Until very recently, fish oil has been promoted as very beneficial for heart health and various other benefits. Very recent research however, has associated it with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men, raising concerns that additional research may show a connection with other types of cancer, as well.
Some members here have found that too much fish oil can cause D (after all, any type of oil is a lubricant, and certain types have laxative effects), so if you decide to continue to take fish oil, be careful to limit the dose to roughly 1,200 mg per day, in order to prevent derailing your recovery. This is just one of many reasons why most of us here feel that avoiding all but essential supplements until after we are in remission, helps to prevent treatment failures, where members are never able to achieve remission, even though they feel that they are doing everything right, and working hard to achieve remission. MC is not very forgiving.
Early on when my symptoms began, I had severe arthritis symptoms (including lower back pain), especially in my knees. The GF diet eventually resolved those problems, but before I discovered the gluten connection, I had good luck with flax seed oil. It was very beneficial for reducing joint pain. The hull on flax seed is a relatively potent laxative, so eating ground flax seed is generally not a good idea for someone recovering from an MC flare. The oil doesn't seem to be as risky, though. Even so, I limit my intake to 1,200 mg per day, and I have been in remission for over 9 years now.
Tex
Since the label on that product didn't specifically rule it out, there's a very good chance that it may contain soy. Until very recently, fish oil has been promoted as very beneficial for heart health and various other benefits. Very recent research however, has associated it with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men, raising concerns that additional research may show a connection with other types of cancer, as well.
Some members here have found that too much fish oil can cause D (after all, any type of oil is a lubricant, and certain types have laxative effects), so if you decide to continue to take fish oil, be careful to limit the dose to roughly 1,200 mg per day, in order to prevent derailing your recovery. This is just one of many reasons why most of us here feel that avoiding all but essential supplements until after we are in remission, helps to prevent treatment failures, where members are never able to achieve remission, even though they feel that they are doing everything right, and working hard to achieve remission. MC is not very forgiving.
Early on when my symptoms began, I had severe arthritis symptoms (including lower back pain), especially in my knees. The GF diet eventually resolved those problems, but before I discovered the gluten connection, I had good luck with flax seed oil. It was very beneficial for reducing joint pain. The hull on flax seed is a relatively potent laxative, so eating ground flax seed is generally not a good idea for someone recovering from an MC flare. The oil doesn't seem to be as risky, though. Even so, I limit my intake to 1,200 mg per day, and I have been in remission for over 9 years now.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Christina, thank you for your personal experience...wouldn't that be wonderful!
The MRI indicates bulging discs with annular tears that cause sciatica pain down one leg....I don't want surgery so I'm going the chiropractor / exercise route. At this point, it's something I can live with.
I was just curious about the fish oil....thanks for your input.
Terre
The MRI indicates bulging discs with annular tears that cause sciatica pain down one leg....I don't want surgery so I'm going the chiropractor / exercise route. At this point, it's something I can live with.
I was just curious about the fish oil....thanks for your input.
Terre
Thanks, Tex....I think I am going to eliminate the fish oil at this time and just see how I get along....my main focus is to simplify and strive to get this under control.
Also, thanks for the info on the flax seed, because we add that to our smoothie in the morning....something else to eliminate...oh boy! I guess I can also cut out taking 2 Tbsp. of EVOO and 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil in the AM (I already cook with EVOO). I was taking the oils by mouth to help with inflammation (and I had just found EVOO that I liked the taste of).
Would anyone on this site know what to replace the yogurt with (in our smoothies)? We've been adding almond milk, but hubby is not too wild about that! HA!!!! Really, he's been a saint to encourage me.....which in itself is something to be thankful for.
Always something to be thankful for!!!!
Terre
Also, thanks for the info on the flax seed, because we add that to our smoothie in the morning....something else to eliminate...oh boy! I guess I can also cut out taking 2 Tbsp. of EVOO and 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil in the AM (I already cook with EVOO). I was taking the oils by mouth to help with inflammation (and I had just found EVOO that I liked the taste of).
Would anyone on this site know what to replace the yogurt with (in our smoothies)? We've been adding almond milk, but hubby is not too wild about that! HA!!!! Really, he's been a saint to encourage me.....which in itself is something to be thankful for.
Always something to be thankful for!!!!
Terre
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The Iherb site http://www.iherb.com/ is a good place to check out supplements because they seem to have full info on each supplement including possible allergens. Here's what they say about ultimate omega:
"Other Ingredients
Purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (gelatin, water, glycerin, natural lemon flavor), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract ( a natural preservative).
May have been manufactured on the same processing line as products containing soy derivatives.
No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors."
I use krill oil from Mercola and it doesn't cause me any problems.
I had a spinal fusion in 2002 and it really helped my back although I know that isn't the case with lots of people. It's been years since I have had any serious back issues. I've been mostly gluten free for a decade or so but I didn't realize until I came here how diligent I needed to be. I also didn't realized about the dairy eggs and soy and other foods but I have avoided most processed foods for that same decade. I started having trouble with my back when I was in my early 20's. Now in my mid 60's it seems to be a non-issue. I'm not sure precisely why but I am convinced that my current diet is helping.
Jean
"Other Ingredients
Purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (gelatin, water, glycerin, natural lemon flavor), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract ( a natural preservative).
May have been manufactured on the same processing line as products containing soy derivatives.
No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors."
I use krill oil from Mercola and it doesn't cause me any problems.
I had a spinal fusion in 2002 and it really helped my back although I know that isn't the case with lots of people. It's been years since I have had any serious back issues. I've been mostly gluten free for a decade or so but I didn't realize until I came here how diligent I needed to be. I also didn't realized about the dairy eggs and soy and other foods but I have avoided most processed foods for that same decade. I started having trouble with my back when I was in my early 20's. Now in my mid 60's it seems to be a non-issue. I'm not sure precisely why but I am convinced that my current diet is helping.
Jean
Great news, Jean....so glad you are pain free!
I had cervical fusion in 1992....wish I hadn't had to have it, but at the time, someone could have cut off my head if it would have made the pain stop.
Hopefully, I will see additional benefits from the changes I make....it's so good to hear how it has helped others.
Terre
I had cervical fusion in 1992....wish I hadn't had to have it, but at the time, someone could have cut off my head if it would have made the pain stop.
Hopefully, I will see additional benefits from the changes I make....it's so good to hear how it has helped others.
Terre
Terre,
I usually used a frozen banana and either apple cider or a can of coconut oil (the rich, high-calorie version, not the watered down version) as the starting point when "building" a smoothie.
Tex
I usually used a frozen banana and either apple cider or a can of coconut oil (the rich, high-calorie version, not the watered down version) as the starting point when "building" a smoothie.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Oops!Lesley wrote:do you mean milk Tex?can of coconut oil
Yes, I most definitely do. Thank you for catching that mistake. Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.