Posted by novelagent on March 1, 2012, at 10:51:03
In reply to Re: Fish oil for schizophrenia, posted by Lao Tzu on October 9, 2011, at 17:12:20
My psychiatrist has told me that fish oil reduces inflammation, and under the inflammation hypothosis of schizophrenia, inflammation worsens symptoms over times.
I take fish oil and Aleve, as I get headaches (likely due to my schizphreniform disorder) as well. I'm trying to neg my doc into prescribing Lovaza, but she hasn't bothered to read it in the PDR to dose it to me yet.
Lovaza is a synthetic fish oil. In head-to-head comparisons in a journal on omega 3 fatty acids, Lovaza was approximately half as potent as pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, so it's probably wise to take twice the advised dose. I'm poor, so it would be good for me to take it, as I would save on pricey fish oil...
> I agree with you Dmachine in part. There is a lot of psychology involved with schizophrenia, but there is more going on than is realized. Changing your way of thinking is helpful as I have found out myself. I am not saying fish oil or vitamins will cure schizophrenia. I never said that. Probably they are useful for mood disorders, but true, they are not always the answer. Medication also helps schizophrenia because it "calms" the hallucinations. Medication has been a big part in my recovery from the standpoint of balancing brain chemistry, but again, it doesn't solve the whole puzzle of schizophrenia. Thanks for being so candid in your post. I like the fact that some people challenge the theory of using supplements to cure mental illness. I do agree with you partially. A lot of money stands to be made by this industry, and over the years I have put less stock in using vitamins, but I still use them to help with mood as I seem to have symptoms of bipolar disorder as well.
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