Everyone's heard about omega-3 fatty acids. They're often presented as a miracle cure for both health and beauty. And it's true that omega-3s are great for you. So a lot of people add a fish oil supplement to their daily routines. They pop a pill and hope for a miracle. But when they don't see results, they stop taking them. Does this mean fish oil and omega-3s are a giant hoax? Not at all! However, if you want to see transformation from the inside out, you have to do more than just take a pill.
Taking an omega-3 supplement will certainly reduce inflammation throughout the body, which has wonderful implications for your health. But those results can't usually be seen with the naked eye. Many of my patients are hoping these fatty acids can help their skin, hair, and nails look better in addition to reducing inflammation. And they can! But a pill isn't going to cut it as you need to swallow several and most people are not willing to do that every day. For those external results, you need a much higher dose - up to 3,600 mg. You don't need this dose forever. Most women see results after three months and then they drop down to 1,200 mg daily.
That's a lot of fish oil pills and not all fish oil capsules and tablets are created equally. Many people balk at the idea of fish oil to begin with for a myriad of reasons. Some people just don't like the idea of swallowing pills. Others are vegan. Still others are worried about a fishy after taste. That's why I regularly recommend Udo's Oil 3.6.9 Blend to my patients. It comes in liquid form and is made from organic flax, sesame, and sunflower seed oils. It will give you those visible results you're looking for if you stick with it and take high enough doses. I recommend taking at least a tablespoon twice a day.
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Since the product comes in liquid form, it's easy to sneak it in. I have patients who put it on salads, in oatmeal, and in smoothies. Others just swallow it outright. If they keep it up for at least 60 days, they start to notice a difference. Their skin retains moisture better. Their hair is stronger. Their nails look better.
These results are especially beneficial for women recovering from pregnancy. The hormones associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period can do a number on your skin, hair, and nails. Fatty acids can help restore your glow even when you're enduring sleepless nights.
Omega-3s really can live up to the hype. You just have to take enough for long enough to give them a chance to work. If you've tried fish oil capsules in the past (or currently) and haven't noticed an external difference, try adding the liquid form to your routine. It can easily supplement the capsules or work on its own (just adjust the amount you take accordingly to hit that 3,600 mg mark).
Note: If you use the oil and you do not see results after three months, you may want to try a grass-fed collagen supplement like this: https://www.vitalproteins.com/collections/collagen/products/collagen-peptides.
To your health, naturally,
Janet Zand