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Important Things Omega-3s Do For Your Body

17 Oct 2007 01:14 PM

I suffer from Dry Eyes and have for about a year. The options available to me where mechanical (puntcal plugs), pharmacological - Restasis and biological (optimizing my nutrition). My Opthomologist suggested increasing my daily essetial fatty acid intake. I added Flax Seed oil and increased my Omega 3 intake in the form of a fish oil supplements. I take 1000mg three times per day. My eyes have gotten much better.

I encourage you to try increasing your Omega 3 intake to alleviate dry eye sypmtoms. Just check to make sure any product includes EPA and DHA, plus vitamin E, which helps the omega-3’s do their work. Keep in mind that you need the right balance of omega-3’s, 6’s and 9’s â€" not more of everything. Be sure your omega-3 supplements are free of lead, mercury, PCB’s and other contaminants. Look for products that are pharmaceutical grade and triple molecular distilled.