OA and Fish Oil
Last Post 10 Mar 2004 03:14 AM by New2Zone. 3 Replies.
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New2Zone
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10 Mar 2004 03:14 AM
    Does anyone have experience getting relief from osteoarthritis with the Zone and PGFO? What dose of FO did you use? I went to the Zone Vitamin Profiler and was recommended 4 capsules per day plus glucosamine chondrointin.. Makes me wonder about the benefits of PGFO on osteo arthritis (not the inflammatory kind). Thanks, New2Zone
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    30 Mar 2004 12:27 AM
    from my own personal experience I have experienced little help with glucosamine and chondrotin, however, I have patients who claim it worked wonders for them. I have personally found that higher doses of FO, 3-4grams of Omega 3's a day for two weeks, then tapering down to a maintance dose of 2.5 gms daily has worked best for me.
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    30 Mar 2004 01:33 AM
    Thanks FlaDoc. I haven't had many other replies. Is that 5 g of PGFO, or do you calculate that out of what is in a PGFO capsule? I've been taking 5-6 g of PGFO, but am still getting swelling in my right knee, so am changing my ex routine. Thanks, robin
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    30 Mar 2004 10:10 AM
    calculate the total EPA and DHA by adding up the sum of the capsules. If you are still having problems at that high of a dose, then perhaps re-think your exercise routine. certain exercises such as leg extensions will certainly aggrevate the knee.


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