I can't eat fish. I always think that fishing would be a far less "peaceful" sport if the fish had lungs to scream with when they're ripped out of the water by a hook through the mouth. Other animals we farm, we care for their health and look after them, handfeeding them if necessary during drought times. I don't feel so bad about eating meat from farmed animals.
Alison
I can't eat fish. I always think that fishing would be a far less "peaceful" sport if the fish had lungs to scream with when they're ripped out of the water by a hook through the mouth. Other animals we farm, we care for their health and look after them, handfeeding them if necessary during drought times. I don't feel so bad about eating meat from farmed animals.
Alison
I once heard a rumor fish cannot feel pain. I honestly do not know if it's true or not.
I can't eat fish. I always think that fishing would be a far less "peaceful" sport if the fish had lungs to scream with when they're ripped out of the water by a hook through the mouth. Other animals we farm, we care for their health and look after them, handfeeding them if necessary during drought times. I don't feel so bad about eating meat from farmed animals.
Alison
I mostly feel the opposite. Apart from a painful end, (non-farmed) fish live freely without intervention, having their "natural" lives. And also, remember that very little fish on the market is caught by hook, as it is a very inefficient method. Modern fishing industry typically makes use of large nets. (whatever they, more specifically, are called in english)
Farmed animals are looked after to ensure that they have good physical health until the time has come for them to be slaughtered. Then they often suffer an end atleast as painful as that of the fish. Their well-being is of little concern, however, as long as it is "good enough". It is an industry, and profit is all that matters in the end. The bigger companies typically follow the law-enforced standards, but that's about it.
But personally, I have become too bitter and cynical to care much about it anymore. The only reason I don't eat meat apart from fish and chicken is that I can't stand it. (it, more specifically, being the taste, smell and/or texture)
I enjoy eating fish, as well. I also like sauces made partially or entirely out of fish, like Worchestershire Sauce or Korean Fish Sauce. Gives the food a nice taste.
I like eating sushi, but I live very far from the ocean, so it, unfortunately, costs more. I try to limit how much fish I eat because I don't want it to "cure" me (I have OCD, where it's true or not doesn't matter).
I did read in the Guardian, quite sometime ago that there were concerns about taking omega three fish oils in conjunction with vitamin E. But its very hazy, I think it was last year sometime. Stella, this seems to be your area, maybe you could find it? Also, Tesco do fish oil capsules with nothing else added for a reasonable price.
I take the evening primrose as well, they're pretty reasonably priced in there aren't they. I am of an age whereby both are useful to me!!
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and he'll make a desert of the oceans.
Alison
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and he'll make a desert of the oceans.
Alison
Alternativly if you give a man fire, he'll be warm for a while. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life... :twisted:
...not that that relates to fish oil, but, it's similar philosophy.
Sometimes I put flax seed oil in blender drinks. It is expensive and no good for cooking with. It goes off quickly. I tried to keep it in the freezer door. I could still pour out some from the bottle when it was frozen but it was very viscous.
We are giving our daughter Coromega Omega 3. It seems to help a little, but not drastically.
Jeff
cod liver oil is vitamins a & d. Fish oil has omega 3 fatty acids to help aid in digestion. We use both and coq10. I don't know if they help with autism but for overall health especially if your diet is very limited they are great. They aren't "magic pills" they just help restore a balance sometimes. My daughter has pretty moderate sensory issues and has a very poor diet because of it. Sadly, most of her nutrients come from vitamins.
Fish oil did stuff to me. It made me less stimulated.
I wonder how nelso felt. I was taking glucosamine sulphate (for neck pain?) and after a few days, I felt weird. Turns out, it triggered my shellfish allergy because most glucosamine is derived from shellfish.
Does anyone have any information on mercury content in fish oil supplements? I don't know if there's anything to it, but I saw a bottle of fish oil capsules somewhere that boasted of not containing mercury. Probably just a marketing thing...
It is possible to test batches for mercury content in an analytical laboratory. It would be interesting to write to such manufacturers and ask for their lab reports. You could see how many ppm and what is allowable by law. I wonder if they would comply.