Omega-3 question

irabeslim · 06-07-2010, 02:04 PM

When I first started, I was not taking omega-3. They did not prescribed to me since I don't have a high cholestorol. I was wondering if there are other good reasons to add that supplement, especially now being on this VCLD for more that 4 months and losing 75 lb. I am juts worried that I am not getting enough nutrients. Any advice on this?

eptexy · 06-07-2010, 03:03 PM

Wow 75 lbs! Way to go!!!

I only lost 36 lbs and the nutritionist at my clinic, handed me the omega 3s and said, "If you want to keep your hair, take these."

There are lots of benefits to omegas though. Google is your friend!

SavLexiMom · 06-08-2010, 05:37 AM

WTG on 75 lb.!! That's awesome!!

I just started taking them, but I'm going to get something different than the Medi ones. They give me horrible fishy burps. Gross!

Ortal · 06-08-2010, 05:50 AM

whoooaaa 75#!! good for you!!

i take them , but buy them from my local walgreens. Cheaper and the same thing.

SonoRoo · 06-08-2010, 07:52 AM

I like the MWL brand because they don't seem to give me the disgusting fishy burps that most others do.

lins · 06-08-2010, 12:41 PM

I'm not taking them, they weren't suggested to me, but now I think I'm going to go get me some. I'll just get some OTC. I haven't had a problem with hair loss yet but I don't want it to happen. Plus I know the omegas are also good for skin and nails, and I have had a problem with brittle nails. Thanks for the suggestion.

Sweedei · 06-10-2010, 07:08 AM

I wonder why Omegas aren't suggested for everyone? I also wasn't suggested the Omegas but will make the preventive decision to get some from Walgreens (I think vitamins are BOGO this week). I have noticed that I am shedding a bit more than usual. I want to lose weight not my hair!

eptexy · 06-10-2010, 09:03 AM

From what I understand, there's a "deluxe" starter kit that has it in it and a regular starter kit. I wasn't given an option apparently as I just found out there was a difference last week while the Medi video was playing in the waiting area.

NOT2fat4fun · 06-12-2010, 07:33 AM

Throw the fish oil in the freezer - in the time it takes them to 'thaw' they should be far enough in your digestion system to not give you those nasty fishy moments....
Omega 3 is great for you in many ways - make sure you to get a high quality capsule.

Lindsey H · 06-14-2010, 09:34 AM

I was given Omega bc my Triglycerites were high ... but it wont hurt to take helps w hair nails etc . Esp if you dont eat seafood . That was another reason doc said i needed to take it

06-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
irabeslim Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 285 Gallery: irabeslim Stats: 5'2" - 253/140/140 WOE: MWL Start Date: January 21st, 2010	Omega-3 question When I first started, I was not taking omega-3. They did not prescribed to me since I don't have a high cholestorol. I was wondering if there are other good reasons to add that supplement, especially now being on this VCLD for more that 4 months and losing 75 lb. I am juts worried that I am not getting enough nutrients. Any advice on this?

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06-07-2010, 03:03 PM	#2
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	Wow 75 lbs! Way to go!!! I only lost 36 lbs and the nutritionist at my clinic, handed me the omega 3s and said, "If you want to keep your hair, take these." There are lots of benefits to omegas though. Google is your friend!

06-08-2010, 05:37 AM	#3
SavLexiMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 180 Gallery: SavLexiMom Stats: 5'7'' 282/210.4/150 WOE: Restarted JUDDD 11/27/12 at 217.8	WTG on 75 lb.!! That's awesome!! I just started taking them, but I'm going to get something different than the Medi ones. They give me horrible fishy burps. Gross!

06-08-2010, 05:50 AM	#4
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	whoooaaa 75#!! good for you!! i take them , but buy them from my local walgreens. Cheaper and the same thing.

06-08-2010, 07:52 AM	#5
SonoRoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 190 Gallery: SonoRoo Stats: 5'1" ~ 187.6/162/115 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 20, 2010	I like the MWL brand because they don't seem to give me the disgusting fishy burps that most others do.

06-08-2010, 12:41 PM	#6
lins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 606 Gallery: lins WOE: Medi-weightloss Start Date: April 6th 2012	I'm not taking them, they weren't suggested to me, but now I think I'm going to go get me some. I'll just get some OTC. I haven't had a problem with hair loss yet but I don't want it to happen. Plus I know the omegas are also good for skin and nails, and I have had a problem with brittle nails. Thanks for the suggestion.

06-10-2010, 07:08 AM	#7
Sweedei Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 30 Gallery: Sweedei Stats: 194/156/140 (5'4") WOE: Medi Start Date: May 6, 2010	I wonder why Omegas aren't suggested for everyone? I also wasn't suggested the Omegas but will make the preventive decision to get some from Walgreens (I think vitamins are BOGO this week). I have noticed that I am shedding a bit more than usual. I want to lose weight not my hair!

06-10-2010, 09:03 AM	#8
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	From what I understand, there's a "deluxe" starter kit that has it in it and a regular starter kit. I wasn't given an option apparently as I just found out there was a difference last week while the Medi video was playing in the waiting area.

06-12-2010, 07:33 AM	#9
NOT2fat4fun Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 342 Gallery: NOT2fat4fun Stats: 190/178/145 again WOE: Medi Start Date: May 5, 2009	Throw the fish oil in the freezer - in the time it takes them to 'thaw' they should be far enough in your digestion system to not give you those nasty fishy moments.... Omega 3 is great for you in many ways - make sure you to get a high quality capsule.

06-14-2010, 09:34 AM	#10
Lindsey H Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 11 Gallery: Lindsey H Stats: 186.4/177.2/135 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 28, 2010	I was given Omega bc my Triglycerites were high ... but it wont hurt to take helps w hair nails etc . Esp if you dont eat seafood . That was another reason doc said i needed to take it