FISHY Fish Oil Facts!

Here are some fishy facts about NSAIDS  (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) and why you should start bumping up your Omega-3 and Omega-6 via fish oil instead to reduce inflammation. 

Below are some facts from Dr. Joseph Maroon.  Dr. Maroon was the 2009 Neurosurgeon for the Pittsburg Steelers.

FACT 1: "NSAIDS are the most common cause of drug-related morbidity and mortality reported to the FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world."

FACT 2: "More than 70 million NSAID prescriptions are written each year, and 30 billion over-the-counter NSAID tablets are sold annually."

FACT 3: "The agent best documented by hundreds of references in the literature for its anti-inflammatory effects is omega-3 EFAs found in fish and in pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplements."

FACT 4: "To encourage the production of anti-inflammatory PGs (prostaglandins) and to discourage the production of inflammatory PGs, saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, and arachidonic acid should be reduced in the diet; blood glucose should be controlled; and appropriate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil should be consumed."

FACT 5: "Omega-3 EFA fish oil supplements appear to be a safer alternative to NSAIDs for treatment of nonsurgical neck or back pain."

We sell very high quality fish oil in our office.  You can order from us or you can talk to your doctor about giving you a prescription. 

Wanna know if your current fish oil stacks up? Check to see if it includes the following:

EPA & DHA should equal 1gram or 1000mg per serving

If you are taking Fish Oil for pain managment and reduction of coronary heart disease you must take 4 grams per day. 

Look for a fish oil that meets the serving size of 1g or 1000mg in as few caplets as possible. 

If you have any fishy questions, you can leave a comment here, or just ask us next time you're in!