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Aug 21, 2011, 02:23 PM
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My pdoc told me about Omega-3 fatty acids and that it has been linked to decreasing mood swings in bipolar disorder. He said it won't necessarily stop them but it will decrease the frequency of them. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this?
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Aug 21, 2011, 02:35 PM
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I take 2 capsules everyday because my pdoc told me it is very good for BP Disorder. I have no freakin' idea why though. I just take them like she told me to.
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Aug 21, 2011, 02:42 PM
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My doctor also told me to take them. Not necessarily for mood but my meds cause my HLP to drop and that helps in that area.
I have read about the benefits of Omega 3 for BP though. I also read it is good for memory. Don't quote me on that, it's just something I read.
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#4
Aug 21, 2011, 02:44 PM
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Yes this supplement is good for brain health - benefits are most significant for ADHD too. Our brains need this good fat to function optimally.
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Aug 21, 2011, 02:50 PM
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I've been keeping a mood diary, and a pattern seems to be emerging that my mood swings are less severe when I'm taking the omega oils. I don't know if it helps my memory, it's not as good as it used to be since I've been on antipsychotics.
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Aug 21, 2011, 04:18 PM
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I take omega-3s as well, and i do think they are part of overall brain and cardiac health. I notice a difference in my cognitive functioning if I quit.
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Aug 21, 2011, 04:55 PM
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I take 3 capsules 2x a day and it does help.
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Aug 21, 2011, 09:03 PM
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I have been taking 2 capsules a day for a couple of months. They don't really help that much with cognition & mood swings, but I'm positive they improve my health somewhere. I'm just too preoccupied to see it!! I believe in taking care of myself & making sure my body has everything it needs to function properly, so I keep religiously taking them. They do take about 3 months to fully kick in, though.
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