[Clark]

I'm studying an interesting topic in my Nutrition class here at the U of A currently, Lipids and their effects on health and what not. We have more recently just got to the Polyunsaturates, including fish oil. There is a whole section in my text associated with the risks of consuming fish oil supplements which has me a bit worried because I take fish oil on a daily basis.

Now I'm not disputing with the books main supposition that it is always better to get Omega 3's from whole food sources like Salmon and other fish but they basically go on to say that fish oil, taken in supplement form may be dangerous.

Included in their reasons are that they may raise LDL cholesterol, are made from the skins and liver of fish which may have accumulated toxins, they naturally contain high levels of Vit.'s A and D, and that they may suppress immune function.

My question for you guys is how much is too much, as it seems their focus is not actually on taking them but taking too much. This is something I will definitely address with my professor but I also would love to hear some input from you guys.