There’s strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly reduce blood triglyceride levels. There also appears to be a slight improvement in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol, although an increase in levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol also was observed. How much fish oil should I take to lower cholesterol? One study…
Can fish oil cause skin problems? Although rare , fish oil can cause reactions in some people with allergies to fish or shellfish. The symptoms may include headaches, wheezing, diarrhea, and hives. How does fish oil affect your skin? Omega-3s may moisturize the skin and fight red, dry, or itchy skin caused by skin disorders…
Can fish oil supplements cause edema? The Secretly Dangerous Supplement How fish oil might contribute to pulmonary edema is uncertain, but it’s a natural blood-thinner known to inhibit blood clotting. Taking high doses has been linked to nose bleeds, blood in the urine, bleeding gums after tooth brushing, internal bleeding, and even hemorrhagic strokes. Is…
Do not ever give your dog raw or undercooked salmon. In addition ,raw salmon contains lots of small bones, which are brittle and can choke your dog or lodge in his stomach or intestines. However, well-cooked, boneless salmon is definitely on the list of people food approved for dogs. How much salmon can a dog…
Can cats eat Whiting? One of the best sources of healthy proteins is white fish. Nevertheless, whitefish is a very important ingredient of feed for cats and dogs. Appropriate for Allergic Pets. The white fish is particularly nutritious because of its essential fatty acids, which can help to repair a sore, scaly, damaged or itchy…
Blind cavefish whose eyes have withered while living in complete darkness over the course of evolutionary time can be made to see again, according to a report in the January 8th Current Biology, a publication of Cell Press. Can blind cave fish see? Blind cavefish whose eyes have withered away may not be so blind…
Many people mistakenly believe that betta fish must be kept in “solitary confinement.” Female bettas can live together, and while male bettas will fight with other male bettas, they can be placed singly in a “community” aquarium containing other species of fish. These tiny containers are not suitable for any fish. Can female and male…
Is there really a fish that swims up your urethra? The candiru, sometimes known as the “penis fish,” is a small Amazonian catfish. It’s reported to lodge itself in the urethra of people who may be urinating in the water. Despite the unsettling stories surrounding this fish, there’s skepticism about whether the fish actually attacks…
Can recovering alcoholics eat beer battered fish? Whether it’s a beer-battered fish, chicken, or any number of other foods that are battered using beer and then fried, it really comes down to the individual. But for some alcoholics, even just knowing that there’s beer in the food can be bad news. Can an alcoholic have…
Can a tuna eat a human? Extremely unlikely. First of all because they normally feed in shoals, groups of 20, 30, 40, 50 different fish that all vary in size. And they generally follow herring, anchovy or sardine shoals themselves, where they can maximize their feeding. That means that a floating body would not be…
How do fish eat and breathe at the same time? Just as we never have to thinking about swallowing air when we eat, similarly, fish are perfectly adapted to life in the water. Unlike animals with lungs, fish get their breathing and feeding done from a single opening. A fish opens its mouth, letting water…
Can a betta fish live in a 10 gallon tank? It is a common misconception that Bettas don’t require a lot of space. While it is true that Bettas in the wild live in shallow water ways, those waterways are very large. Bettas love to swim and are active fish. The minimum tank size should…