Vegetarian sources of fish oil
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 15 2009
Q: I’m a vegetarian. Is there a vegetarian substitute for fish oil?
A: Vegetarian sources provide ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) which is a different omega 3 fatty acid than the DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) found in fish oil. An easy to find oil that is rich in ALA is flax seed oil. For more information click here.
Tags: alpha linolenic acid, dha, Diet & Exercise, eicosapentaenoic acid, fish oil, flax seed oil, Heart Health, omega 3 fatty acid, vegetarian sourcesLotrel and supplements
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 10 2009
Q: I take Lotrel 10/40 and would like to take some supplements like fish oil or Co-enzyme Q. Are there any supplements I shouldn’t take with Lotrel?
A: Gold Standard, a professional drug reference, does not show an interaction between Lotrel with fish oil or with Co-enzyme Q. However, you should always discuss use of supplements with your doctor. Many have not been proven to have a medical advantage and are a waste of money. The supplements St John’s Wort, Yohimbine, Hawthorn, Ginkgo, Ma Huang, and Ginseng are known to interact with Lotrel and shouldn’t be taken.
Tags: co enzyme Q, drug reference, fish oil, ginkgo, ginseng, gold standard, Hawthorn, lotrel, Medication Interactions, st john s wort, Supplements, yohimbine
