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…
Though fish bones are often small, oddly shaped, and sharp, the bone will usually pass through the digestive tract without any issues. However, some people may end up with a fish bone stuck in their throat. If this occurs, the lodged bone can cause discomfort and panic, though it is not usually painful. Will a…
Can fish oil leave metallic taste in mouth? Bad taste or smell Some people report that fish oil tastes bad or leaves an unpleasant taste in their mouth. Others say it causes bad breath or makes their sweat smell bad. These side effects are the most common ones that people may associate with fish oil,…
Do coyotes eat fisher cats? A fisher will eat a cat if the opportunity presents itself, but so will other predators that are common and plentiful in the state, including coyotes. A fisher’s home range, like any other territorial animal, will depend on age, sex, habitat and prey availability. What preys on fisher cats? What…
Fish do not feel pain and its implications for understanding phenomenal consciousness. Biol Philos. 2015;30(2):149-165. Can fish really feel pain? CONCLUSION. A significant body of scientific evidence suggests that yes, fish can feel pain. Their complex nervous systems, as well as how they behave when injured, challenge long-held beliefs that fish can be treated without…
Customs allows “personal amounts” of fish, shrimp, abalone, and other seafood to be brought in nearly any form — fresh, frozen, dried, smoked, canned, or cooked. Bringing their byproducts (or more exotic counterparts) is generally prohibited, including shellfish, mollusks, reptiles, and live fish. Can you bring dried fish to USA? Surprisingly, there aren’t tight restrictions…
What do people use fishing magnets for? The magnets used are strong enough to remove large debris such as discarded bicycles, guns, safes, bombs, grenades, coins and car tire rims from bodies of water, but many who engage in the hobby are hoping to find rare and valuable items as well. Is there any money…
Can fish eat potatoes? Some fruits and vegetables can be fed raw to the fish, but most vegetables should be blanched prior to being offered to your fish. The fruits and vegetables that are generally alright to serve raw are bananas, plantains, pumpkins, pears, apples, carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes. Can fish eat fries? Can…
Fishermen are allowed to sell and transport whole fish they harvested with their own commercial fishing license directly to consumers with no additional dealer license necessary from DMR. Can you fish on your own property without a license in Maine? (e) A Maine resident (and members of his immediate family who live with him/her) may…
Footage has emerged of a frozen fish being ‘brought back to life’ after being defrosted in warm water. Fish can survive this kind of freezing cold because they contain ‘antifreeze’ proteins in their blood. Can fish freeze and come back to life? The surprising answer is yes, sometimes. It is true that some fish can…