Supplement question (we used to discuss nutrition and alternate therapies a lot here)

[OneGrassRoot]

I'm postmenopausal and the dryness is no joke. I take vitamin E and do every topical, eye drop and insert...lolol...but I want to take an EFA supplement. I put super seeds and such in smoothies but I think I need more.

The problem with me and these supplements is that I can't deal with a fishy taste, which is weird because I will eat salmon and other fish periodically, but supplements that have that taste nauseate me. I can't even do anything algae based as it does the same thing to me.

Any suggestions for EFA supplement without a fishy aftertaste? Thanks!

[SheltieLover]

1. I love Barlean's strawberry banana swirl flax oil

https://www.amazon.com/Barleans-Seriously-Delicious-Strawberry-Smoothie/dp/B002VLZ8C6/ref=asc_df_B002VLZ8C6?mcid=9035bbfd55ce31e899c233b96a9a0abe&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693409917026&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9216722893661664768&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013478&hvtargid=pla-779442024602&psc=1&hvocijid=9216722893661664768-B002VLZ8C6-&hvexpln=0

Not an attempt to promote Amazon, just in a hurry here.

I've read that without sufficient 3-6-9s, we tend to stay dehydrated.

Enjoy!

[OneGrassRoot]

2. Thank you, Dear SL! n/t

[Nigrum Cattus]

3. Here is one

https://www.allstarhealth.com/f/natures_way-efa_gold_flax_oil_high_potency_certified_organic_1300mg.htm
I, as a male, consider flax seed oil as top shelf. Really easy to add in to
a smoothie. Lowers blood lipids, blood sugar, and is a good source of
healthy fats ! You can also use it in a salad dressing.

[OneGrassRoot]

4. Excellent. Thank you! n/t

[Clouds Passing]

5. Flax seed oil. I have the same fish taste problem.

I take naturewise Organic Flaxseed Oil. It’s in gel cap form, rather large but swallow easily.

Ivizia single use gel drops and multi use liquid drops for dry eyes.

[dflprincess]

6. Flax seed oil can be great

but it doesn't mix well with some medications. If you're taking blood thinners or statins, check with your doctor before taking it.

[Clouds Passing]

7. Thanks for the heads up 😃

[The_REAL_Ecumenist]

8. Hi OneGrassRoot...Have you heard about Hyaluronic Acid? It is a compound made by our bodies that not only moisturises

mucous membranes, (it does a FABULOUS job at that) but it plumps the skin. I take it for to help with the dry eye I get due to Sarcoidosis & as long as I take it regularly, it outshines all the prescription eyedrops etc that I've used to prevent that gritty, itchy & painful feeling. My eyes get so dry that the vessels inthe conjuctiva rupture and I literally end up with what looks like bloody eyes, (NOT just bloodshot eyes but the sclera of my eyes are actually bloody looking). I also have surgical menopause and have no problem with my "hoo-haw" being dry.
I would recommend the liquid that comes in bottles and it's usually fruit flavored but SUPER sweet tasting. If that version doesn't work for you, you can get it in capsules BUT you'll have to more than what the bottle says because I take a tsp 2X a day of the liquid. As long as you're not diabetic, the liquid works the best.

[Delphinus]

9. That eye thing sounds so painful!

I can't remember when someone told me about HA - it might have been a pelvic floor therapist, but not sure.

Very interesting information - thank you!