Question

Question 2: Ronald’s doctor has given him a prescription for a pharmaceutical grade “fish-oil” supplement. Explain what type of fatty acids are in this supplement, including the biologically active form, and the doctor’s rationale for prescribing it. What could happen if Ronald decides that if one capsule is good, three is better?

Answer 1

Fish liver oil is the oil that is derived from the liver of cod fish.

Uses: Reduces Heart Attacks

Improved the symptoms of Anxiety and depression

Improved bone health

Rich in Vitamin A and D

Provides good eye health

• Types of fatty acids present in fish liver oils.

Contains omega 3 fatty acids such as Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid, Alpha linoleum acid.

• Doctors Rationale

The rationale is to provide good eye , bone and heart health

• It would be better to take only one capsule till Ronalds body gets adapted to it. Later after few days he can increase it to 3 or 4 capsules.