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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 19, 2010, 02:05

Title: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: sam on January 19, 2010, 02:05

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A randomised controlled trial of fish oil given intravenously to patients in intensive care has found that it improves gas exchange, reduces inflammatory chemicals and results in a shorter length of hospital stay. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care investigated the effects of including fish oil in the normal nutrient solution for patients with sepsis, finding a significant series of benefits.

http://www.physorg.com/news183050124.html

Title: Re: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: GillE on January 19, 2010, 02:46

Great!  I love mackeral anyway :) .  You cant beat a nice fillet topped with chillis and grated cheese.

Title: Re: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: Rik on January 19, 2010, 08:14

I'm not sure about the gas exchange though... :o:

Title: Re: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: Simon on January 19, 2010, 10:49

Yes, I was wondering about that too!  :stinker:

Title: Re: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: GillE on January 19, 2010, 11:37

I find that eating something slightly acidic alongside the oily fish combats those effects.

Title: Re: Fish oil not snake oil
Post by: Rik on January 19, 2010, 11:39

Hence vinegar and lemon juice being so often used with fish. At least, that's my excuse...