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Florence S.C
October 24, 2017
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Members shared their experiences using fish oil supplements to help manage rheumatoid arthritis, with many taking it daily in various forms... Read more

Members shared their experiences using fish oil supplements to help manage rheumatoid arthritis, with many taking it daily in various forms including standard fish oil, cod liver oil, krill oil, and Mega Red omega-3, though some acknowledged uncertainty about whether it truly helps their RA symptoms. Several members highlighted practical benefits beyond joint health, including lower triglycerides and cholesterol, with dosages ranging from two to four capsules daily and popular brands mentioned including Nordic Naturals and Costco's Kirkland. A recurring theme was the important caution that fish oil acts as a blood thinner, so members on blood thinning medications were advised by their doctors to avoid it due to increased bleeding risk.

A myRAteam Member

I take fish oil twice a day. I take two different kinds. One is Mega Red, it’s a omega 3. I started several years ago then my Doctor added the Mega Red to help with my triglycerides and cholesterol.

October 12, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I take Costco Kirkland brand 4 x 1200 mg per day.

July 28, 2023
A myRAteam Member

That is very true Teresa. My mom's heart doctor told her not to take fish oil because she is on blood thinner

October 29, 2017
A myRAteam Member

I used to take fish oil daily, but fish oil makes your blood thinner. This can cause a longer time for your blood to clot.

October 27, 2017
A myRAteam Member

I take Krill oil supplements. I'm not sure that they help the RA at all though. Actually, now that I think of it, I can't remember why I started taking them. lol. Time for a revisit.

October 26, 2017

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