What Brand of Omega-3’s Do You Recommend?

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• Joz Lee January 29, 2015

  All vegetables, ** GREENS** and fruits have omega 3 (spring and summer fruits veggies) and Omega 6 (fall fruits/veggies)

• Ted Smith January 31, 2015

  Considering the latest 2013 and 2014 studies on Omega-3 fish oil suppliments indicating its possible association with prostate cancer and no significant effect on reducing coronary heart disease events, do you still recommend taking omega-3 fish oil suppliments (instead of ground flax seed) for male CHD patients on the reversal diet?

• Rachel Lehmann-Haupt February 3, 2015

  We just added a note to this post:

  Dr. Ornish writes in his Spectrum book:

  However, like many wonderful things in life, there is also a dark side to the omega‑3 fatty acids. A recent British Medical Journal analysis of nearly 100 studies of omega‑3 fatty acids found mixed benefits. In most people they were beneficial, but not in everyone. Some people actually got worse.

  When Dr. Leaf first learned of these puzzling findings, he thought they were a little, well, fishy. But, after reviewing the data from his studies and others, and communicating with other investigators, he identified a subgroup of people who actually got worse when they consumed omega‑3 fatty acids: those with congestive heart failure or chronic recurrent angina (chest pain) due to insufficient blood flow to their heart. Dr. Leaf wrote in the scientific journal, Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology, “Any patient with an advanced state of impaired cardiac function should not be prescribed fish oil fatty acids or be urged to eat fish.” As he told me in a telephone conversation, “For these people, it may kill them.”

• roger February 2, 2015

  Omega-3
  I have been taking Ovega-3 for about 4 years with good results.

  Ovega-3 by Martek Biosciences
  Vegan: DHA 320 mg + EPA 130 mg ~ 500 mg. Sourced by Algae

  Better Nutrition Magazine has named Ovega-3 a 2014 Best of Supplements award winner in the Omega-3 category.
  – See more at: omega.com

• Judy M February 6, 2015

  Dear Dr Ornish,

  How can I enrol in your program, as I live in Western Australia? Is there an online program that I can participate in?
  About 10 years ago I did a CHIP program with Hans Diehl. I have chemotherapy induced cardiomyopathy and I am very keen to find a program to participate in.

  Yours sincerly
  Judith Millman

• Rachel Lehmann-Haupt February 18, 2015

  The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease is the first integrative lifestyle program for reversing heart disease and other chronic conditions that Medicare is covering under the specially created category of ‘Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation’.  The Ornish network is growing rapidly, including national partnerships with many private insurers such as Highmark Inc, WellPoint and HMSA.  Some of these private insurers are also reimbursing for patients who have risk factors for coronary heart disease, and other conditions such as diabetes and early prostate cancer. Browse our locations directory to see Ornish Program sites we may have near you.

• Sue Scott February 21, 2015

  Mom is 10 to 15% heart and i’ve been giving her LLV by doTerra, which has an Omega3 gelcap, so i’ll not give it any more. Trying to stay in your 1 food group. I am very interested in your Training program. ?with mom’s %, can we still reverse some? I am so angry that 9/2013 the Dr. said,”normal heart is 65% and you’re 35%, so you qualify for the elec.wheelchair.” And left the room, nothing else! Now we’re referred to learn about heartdisease…is it too late for Mom? Thank you for any/all info you can provide me. Sincerely, Susie

• Rachel Lehmann-Haupt February 23, 2015

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• mary blumenkranz March 5, 2015

  Thank you for your wonderful work!
  I follow the whole food, no oil diet and would like to know what supplements I need daily. I get a piece here and there but a list of daily intact suggested would be wonderful. I have the NOW B12 and I take vitamin c. I am 73yrs young, weigh 118 lbs female. What do you recommend? I would be so grateful. I do not hold you responsible for my health but would be so grateful. Thanks, Mary

• Rachel Lehmann-Haupt March 16, 2015

  IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN. If you believe you have any other health problem, or if you have any questions regarding your health or a medical condition, you should promptly consult your physician or other healthcare provider. This site/call center does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, or opinion to you or to any other individual. Although Dr. Ornish is not able to answer personal medical questions, please refer to these frequently asked questions.

  https://www.ornish.com/wp-content/uploads/FAQ_Ornish_Program_8.19.14.pdf

• Carra Richling March 23, 2015

  Hi Mary, I appreciate your post. First, it is important to always discuss any consideration, additions or changes to your supplements with your doctor. It is suggested on Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease https://www.ornish.com/proven-program/nutrition/ to include a basic multivitamin and mineral with 100 % of RDA https://www.ornish.com/zine/role-supplements-healthy-diet/ along with an omega 3 supplement, however, please discuss first with your doctor. In addition, making sure you are obtaining a adequate nutrition and heart healthy calories from a balanced low fat, whole food, plant based approach https://www.ornish.com/zine/smart-approach-vegetarian-diet/

• Jack Berkley October 17, 2015

  The only algae omega 3 Dr. Ornish recommended is Opti 3. Two of us attempted to make a purchase from this site, which is British and lists prices only in pounds. Neither of us could effect a purchase. The site has a cart, but no procdure for purchase.

  Where and how can I get opti 3 algae omega? Or can Dr. Ornish recommend a stateside brand that is purchasable Please?

  Thank you,

  Jack Berkley

• Ben Brown, MD November 11, 2015

  Nordic Naturals also offers a vegetarian omega 3 from algae. To your health, Ben

• susan January 20, 2016

  i am a strict low fat vegan who eats fruit,vegetables(lots) ,beans and brown rice ,brown rice cakes,air popped popcorn. do i need to add any ground flaxseed daily?otherwise absolutely there are no nuts and seeds in my diet.i eat very strictly and simply-gluten allergic.

• Ben Brown, MD March 23, 2016

  Sounds like you are following a diet similar to the Ornish Diet. Here is a link for more information

  https://www.ornish.com/proven-program/nutrition/

  Keep in mind, The Ornish Program is a 4 part lifestyle prescription, reversal has been proven for more then 80% of people that follow this prescription that involves stress management, exercise, group support and diet. More specifically: The diet is an abundant, plant-based-low-fat diet (the Group 1 diet on the Ornish.com web site or in the Spectrum book); The stress management is an hour a day that involves postures, progressive relaxation, breathing techniques, meditation and imagery; The exercise is approximately 30 minutes of exercise a day (180 minutes a week with two strength-training sessions) and group support is once a week (mainly working with the ability to strengthen relationships). See the ornish.com website for more information.

• Barb White March 10, 2016

  Which oatmeal is the best to eat If a person has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a high creatinine level, and only one kidney? Regular oats, oat bran, Red River Cereal, steel cut oats, others?

• Ben Brown, MD March 23, 2016

  Here are a few past articles you may find helpful:

  https://www.ornish.com/zine/start-day-healthy-benefits-breakfast/

  https://www.ornish.com/zine/five-health-inspiring-facts-about-whole-grains-its-time-to-make-the-switch/

  https://www.ornish.com/zine/healthy-holiday-baking-scoop-flours/

  To your health, Ben

• Dale Eastom March 22, 2016

  I am just starting on your reversal diet….You recommend 1-3 grams of fish oil daily but do not recommend fish. Would eating Alaskan wild salmon instead of the fish oil supplements be a good substitute? thank you

• Ben Brown, MD March 23, 2016

  you are in luck, we just published an article anwsering your question.

  https://www.ornish.com/zine/fish-not-allowed-ornish-reversal-program/

  To your health, Ben

• Thomas Karl February 16, 2017

  Do you have any insights on flax milk which has abou 1 gram of omega 3 pre serving (unsweetened) and 25 calories (8 oz)

• Ben Brown, MD February 18, 2017

  Flax milk and flax oil do have omega 3 fats, they are different than the marine omega 3 fats and are not as effective at decreasing inflammation, but still healthful. To your health, Ben