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I did find something on keratin:
# The Arms# An astonishing one in three people have a condition called keratosis pilaris, which is rough skin on the back of the arms that feels like goosebumps. It's caused by extra keratin accumulating in the hair follicles. Sometimes it can affect the back and chest and, in less common forms, the face and eyebrows too. In extreme cases it's sore and itchy.
# But good news is you can get rid of it through a change in diet. It's a fatty acid deficiency so you need to eat more oily fish. Vegetarians should eat a handful of linseed every day or use linseed oil in dressings. To supplement your diet further, take multivitamins and omega-3 and -6. You will probably see the change within the first two weeks!
I did have chicken skin, and it's fading equally fast as acne. Although still there, but not as much.
http://www.five.tv/programmes/dietdoctor/s...cts/s2episode1/
I did find something on keratin:
# The Arms# An astonishing one in three people have a condition called keratosis pilaris, which is rough skin on the back of the arms that feels like goosebumps. It's caused by extra keratin accumulating in the hair follicles. Sometimes it can affect the back and chest and, in less common forms, the face and eyebrows too. In extreme cases it's sore and itchy.
# But good news is you can get rid of it through a change in diet. It's a fatty acid deficiency so you need to eat more oily fish. Vegetarians should eat a handful of linseed every day or use linseed oil in dressings. To supplement your diet further, take multivitamins and omega-3 and -6. You will probably see the change within the first two weeks!
I did have chicken skin, and it's fading equally fast as acne. Although still there, but not as much.
http://www.five.tv/programmes/dietdoctor/s...cts/s2episode1/
hah wow same here
Good find!!so the incorporation of good fatty acids into the phospholipid bilayer is more depedant on a low o6 diet then it is on a high o6 diet,
very nice.
ive been doing both actually, very low o6 and moderatly high o3 from fish oil. but i dont take any ala like flax although ive been meaning to work in some flax into my supplementation.
only thing is what were doing still seems a little different because epa and dha are already converted. but it still is good to learn about this relationship of low o6 being crucial to how the phospholipids are incorporated into the cell membranes.
Yeah, my personal experience seems to really reflect this. I've been applying Clearogen which has helped my acne like tenfold. However, I do notice I get some new pimples and am more oily following the days I pig out and eat a lot of nuts or even use olive or canola oil in frying food. I still might be relatively balanced (approx 4:1 ratio o6:o3) through a lot of fish oil and salmon. However, on these days my o6 levels are 20g + of o6, hence probably the bad skin.
Last week I really minimized both nuts and oils (less that 10g/day o6) and took a lot less fish oil pills (I was getting some headaches) and my skin was the clearest and least oily with around the same ratio but less in magnitude of each.
Of course my "measurements" are totally subjective and non-scientific, but there does seem to be a relation. This sucks though, I friggin' love nuts (such a great source of needed calories for me) and stir-fry. Well, I'll be firing up the George Foreman a hell lot now.
What I've learned from following this thread from Post 1:
There is no doubting fish oil's many benefits.
It has been found to help with brain function, high cholesterol, depression, etc.
And according to the many reviews on this thread, it will help with the overall appearance of your skin.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
I'm not trying to target xxndnromeoxx, but there are somethings that new readers/older readers, alike, should know about this thread. This thread started off with the name "Fish oil has stopped my oil production". xxndromeoxx made claim that oil production could be reduced with fish oil. Shortly after, it was changed to "Fish oil has stopped my acne". During this time, xxndnromeoxx corrected himself and reported that the oil production not reduced, but the same. However, he did ensure us that he no longer had acne on his face, just his back. And now the title has been changed to "Fish Oil Capsules". xxndnromeoxx's latest report is "I am almost at end of week 5, and I still have an active, and blemishes...".
I understand that xxndnromeoxx put a lot of time and effort into researching fish oil, and I want to thank you for that. However, he does have a tendency to create hype for products/regimens w/o taking enough time to test them. And this hype leads a lot of misplaced hope and mis-spent money.
With that all said, although fish oil MAY help with overall skin texture, unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne.
What I've learned from following this thread from Post 1:There is no doubting fish oil's many benefits.
It has been found to help with brain function, high cholesterol, depression, etc.
And according to the many reviews on this thread, it will help with the overall appearance of your skin.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
I'm not trying to target xxndnromeoxx, but there are somethings that new readers/older readers, alike, should know about this thread. This thread started off with the name "Fish oil has stopped my oil production". xxndromeoxx made claim that oil production could be reduced with fish oil. Shortly after, it was changed to "Fish oil has stopped my acne". During this time, xxndnromeoxx corrected himself and reported that the oil production not reduced, but the same. However, he did ensure us that he no longer had acne on his face, just his back. And now the title has been changed to "Fish Oil Capsules". xxndnromeoxx's latest report is "I am almost at end of week 5, and I still have an active, and blemishes...".
I understand that xxndnromeoxx put a lot of time and effort into researching fish oil, and I want to thank you for that. However, he does have a tendency to create hype for products/regimens w/o taking enough time to test them. And this hype leads a lot of misplaced hope and mis-spent money.
With that all said, although fish oil MAY help with overall skin texture, unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne.
fish oil may not be the 100% complete answer in the short term, but it has potential benefits from continued use, not fish oil in particular, but by attaining a better omega 6/3 ratio, that is what the main concept is, and fish oil just happens to be a tool available to do this.
But fats are very powerful dietary substances when it comes to the health of you as an organism. They are used in so many important places in your body and to step up and pay attention and conciously direct your fat intake, is a big step in your bodys overall health.
I believe fats to have a particular effects on genes and you could experiance increasing benefits all the way up to a year of consistent good fat intake.ive learned the bodys genes can change according to the diet and phytochemicals that you consume, this is a totally new concept to me, nutrigenomics as its called.
When it comes to fats the average person is so lost, just as i was before i really looked into it.
Its your body and you should have a good idea of how it runs, dont you agree?
ALthough this is just my opinion of course.
I agree there are many potential benefits, but I also agree with Thomas Ahn. I've been watching this thread with a slight chuckle (don't mean that offensively) waiting and watching its development.
A lot of things in this and other threads have almost been said as some "truth" and as though people know the body fully and how it interacts. First it was fish oil, then all of a sudden I noticed that it wasn't just fish oil but also green tea extracts etc. Nothing was being isolated and tested properly (don't really have to, but if telling other people, its only fair they should know the facts).
I've seen people being told not to use B5, use fish oil for example in another thread. Well I'm sat here with no acne, and 90% oil reduction at the moment, and no side effects. I don't doubt some people do get side effects. Main reason I'm here is to find a better balance than just one thing that will help permanently, and these threads about fish oil etc are great for learning. But bad in terms of the impression they give and false hope.
Who has even said 1:1 is the best balance? Which study was this from to say thats correct to what the body needs? Why not less, why not slightly more ? Fish oils (and some are taking 20/30 a DAY, is not cheap, especially when its not reducing oil and not preventing acne). I do however totally agree that the information is great about health benefits of fish oil and take it myself.
I just agree with Thomas that people should be less "excitable" about somethings and almost tell people what they should be doing until properly tested and information known.
What I've learned from following this thread from Post 1:There is no doubting fish oil's many benefits.
It has been found to help with brain function, high cholesterol, depression, etc.
And according to the many reviews on this thread, it will help with the overall appearance of your skin.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
I'm not trying to target xxndnromeoxx, but there are somethings that new readers/older readers, alike, should know about this thread. This thread started off with the name "Fish oil has stopped my oil production". xxndromeoxx made claim that oil production could be reduced with fish oil. Shortly after, it was changed to "Fish oil has stopped my acne". During this time, xxndnromeoxx corrected himself and reported that the oil production not reduced, but the same. However, he did ensure us that he no longer had acne on his face, just his back. And now the title has been changed to "Fish Oil Capsules". xxndnromeoxx's latest report is "I am almost at end of week 5, and I still have an active, and blemishes...".
I understand that xxndnromeoxx put a lot of time and effort into researching fish oil, and I want to thank you for that. However, he does have a tendency to create hype for products/regimens w/o taking enough time to test them. And this hype leads a lot of misplaced hope and mis-spent money.
With that all said, although fish oil MAY help with overall skin texture, unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne.
I always report when changes happen, always, for better or worse. I've already explained myself, I can only report what I feel has happened with me. Whether it be a mistake to find out that the reason I wasn't as oily (before green tea) was because it felt more normal instead of as thick, then it's my mistake, but I am glad to have made it if it's meant positive results.
I'm not forcing anyone to take it 🙂 It's your body, your decisions, I'm just going to note anything that happens. Over the past course of time, the acne has become less severe in quantity and in size, down to a point where now I have control over it. Of course it fluctuates, but as any thing, it steadily drops lower over the course of time, and the notes you see are from the worse peaks. The days I don't report are all great days with no activity. Recently, it's gotten less and less and less. It has done everything it has noted.
As for your statement, it is 100% incorrect, we need it to help oil production become regulated, in quality and quantity. Here I'll prove it:
Getting sufficient essential fatty acids is importance in clearing acne. Its these fatty acids that help control the production of androgens the hormones that surge during the teen-age times, which causes excess sebum oil to clog your hair follicle and contribute to creating your acne.The three fatty acids you need daily are omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. You need more omega 3, fish oil , than omega 6.
When you are deficient in the essential fatty acids, you will have,
* A weaken immune system
* Inflammatory disorders
* Poor skin
* Skin eruptions that wont heal
* Increase sebum production causing acne
* Sebaceous glands size increase
Eating essential oils is necessary to provide the right oils that are used in the sebaceous glands. These oils can come from fish oils or from oils in specific foods such as nuts and seeds.
http://www.mind1st.com/fish-oil-acne-treatment.asp
We, as acne sufferes, have an issue.. not with excess oil itself only, but the type of oil our body produces is irregular. Also, the way our cells behave, they don't exfoliate from our cells effectively, and omega 3's help the process so it naturally works with your body's natural genetic composition so that you won't get acne, no matter how much oil you produce. And gladly, it also regulates it to normal, healthy quantities.
So as for the "unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne. " I'm sorry to say it's anything but the truth :(. Well good luck, it's still up to you, just don't not take it, it's vital for your step in treating acne. Give it a month or two, you will see first hand.
So don't believe me, but believe scienctific fact.
Katsuta Y; Iida T; Inomata S; Denda MShiseido Research Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Abnormal follicular keratinization is involved in comedogenesis in acne vulgaris. We recently demonstrated that calcium influx into epidermal keratinocytes is associated with impaired skin barrier function and epidermal proliferation. Based on these results, we hypothesized that sebum components affect calcium dynamics in the keratinocyte and consequently induce abnormal keratinization. To test this idea, we first observed the effects of topical application of sebum components, triglycerides (triolein), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid and stearic acid), and unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid and palmitoleic acid) on hairless mouse skin. Neither triglyceride nor saturated fatty acids affected the skin surface morphology or epidermal proliferation. On the other hand, application of unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, and palmitoleic acid induced scaly skin, abnormal keratinization, and epidermal hyperplasia. Application of triglycerides and saturated fatty acids on cultured human keratinocytes did not affect the intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)), whereas unsaturated fatty acids increased the [Ca(2+)](i) of the keratinocytes. Moreover, application of oleic acid on hairless mouse skin induced an abnormal calcium distribution in the epidermis. These results suggest that unsaturated fatty acids in sebum alter the calcium dynamics in epidermal keratinocytes and induce abnormal follicular keratinization.
link: http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15854043
:think: Hmmmm... This would suggest to me that excesive o9 consumption would contribute to KP/abnormal shedding/decreased barrier function. Thoughts?
Katsuta Y; Iida T; Inomata S; Denda MShiseido Research Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Abnormal follicular keratinization is involved in comedogenesis in acne vulgaris. We recently demonstrated that calcium influx into epidermal keratinocytes is associated with impaired skin barrier function and epidermal proliferation. Based on these results, we hypothesized that sebum components affect calcium dynamics in the keratinocyte and consequently induce abnormal keratinization. To test this idea, we first observed the effects of topical application of sebum components, triglycerides (triolein), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid and stearic acid), and unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid and palmitoleic acid) on hairless mouse skin. Neither triglyceride nor saturated fatty acids affected the skin surface morphology or epidermal proliferation. On the other hand, application of unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, and palmitoleic acid induced scaly skin, abnormal keratinization, and epidermal hyperplasia. Application of triglycerides and saturated fatty acids on cultured human keratinocytes did not affect the intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)), whereas unsaturated fatty acids increased the [Ca(2+)](i) of the keratinocytes. Moreover, application of oleic acid on hairless mouse skin induced an abnormal calcium distribution in the epidermis. These results suggest that unsaturated fatty acids in sebum alter the calcium dynamics in epidermal keratinocytes and induce abnormal follicular keratinization.
link: http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15854043
:think: Hmmmm... This would suggest to me that excesive o9 consumption would contribute to KP/abnormal shedding/decreased barrier function. Thoughts?
Good read. I have a question, have you had chicken skin before? On the back of your arms? I had that issue before and it's gone, the ones that caused blemishes, Now it's grown so small that it's only skin colored and almost non existant. maybe it has to do with this as well. Perhaps once we get everything balanced, all these issues also go out the window? What are your thoughts in relation to limiting 06, 09 and increasing 03?
oh p.s. the link doesn't work on this side =(
You have to have a MedScape account to view the link - they are free, and a tremendous source of information. By far the most comprehensive listing of relative studies for our fishy thread I've found 
Chicken skin/KP - yup. Backs of my arms, sides of thighs, inner knees. Yuk - it ticks me off. The baby brush method with a castille or a superfatted soap helps tons. Mine are only flesh colored bumps as well.
As far as limiting o9's - I don't know my current intake - but I think it's worth looking into, especially if irregular shedding (dandruff/KP), blocked pores (blackheads/folliculitis/razor bumps) or scaly while oily skin are present.
Personally - I have dandruff/blackheads (nose)/razor bumps (bikini)/ and scaly alligator skin on my legs and hands. Good lord! I sound like a lizard 
You have to have a MedScape account to view the link - they are free, and a tremendous source of information. By far the most comprehensive listing of relative studies for our fishy thread I've found 😉Chicken skin/KP - yup. Backs of my arms, sides of thighs, inner knees. Yuk - it ticks me off. The baby brush method with a castille or a superfatted soap helps tons. Mine are only flesh colored bumps as well.
As far as limiting o9's - I don't know my current intake - but I think it's worth looking into, especially if irregular shedding (dandruff/KP), blocked pores (blackheads/folliculitis/razor bumps) or scaly while oily skin are present.
Personally - I have dandruff/blackheads (nose)/razor bumps (bikini)/ and scaly alligator skin on my legs and hands. Good lord! I sound like a lizard 😆
I am signing up for that, I never knew about that site! Thanks, you're awesome 
Haha, I would hate to be a girl, with all that shaving. Literally shaving half your body 🙁 It must be torture. Lol ayla the aylagator
i'm a beginner and i have a stupid question for all you supplement experts..
I bought nutraceutical sciences institute (nsi) from vitacost...hows the brand?
anyway its a flaxseed / fish oil complex 2500 mg bottle but no where on the bottle does it say anything about omega 3's. hopefully i'm correct in thinking that fish oil IS omega 3.
Katsuta Y; Iida T; Inomata S; Denda MShiseido Research Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Abnormal follicular keratinization is involved in comedogenesis in acne vulgaris. We recently demonstrated that calcium influx into epidermal keratinocytes is associated with impaired skin barrier function and epidermal proliferation. Based on these results, we hypothesized that sebum components affect calcium dynamics in the keratinocyte and consequently induce abnormal keratinization. To test this idea, we first observed the effects of topical application of sebum components, triglycerides (triolein), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid and stearic acid), and unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid and palmitoleic acid) on hairless mouse skin. Neither triglyceride nor saturated fatty acids affected the skin surface morphology or epidermal proliferation. On the other hand, application of unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, and palmitoleic acid induced scaly skin, abnormal keratinization, and epidermal hyperplasia. Application of triglycerides and saturated fatty acids on cultured human keratinocytes did not affect the intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)), whereas unsaturated fatty acids increased the [Ca(2+)](i) of the keratinocytes. Moreover, application of oleic acid on hairless mouse skin induced an abnormal calcium distribution in the epidermis. These results suggest that unsaturated fatty acids in sebum alter the calcium dynamics in epidermal keratinocytes and induce abnormal follicular keratinization.
link: http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15854043
:think: Hmmmm... This would suggest to me that excesive o9 consumption would contribute to KP/abnormal shedding/decreased barrier function. Thoughts?
Well, I hope this article is DEAD WRONG!!! Only because I'm currently applying oleic acid topically, its an ingredient in the Clearogen I'm using. Oh oh....
Scientific fact? Where's the scientific data? When I asked if why your topic name changed, you said that your oil had not, in fact, decreased, but the quality of oil was much better for your skin. Now you are claiming that there is "scientific data" that oil production will be decreased as a result of fish oil intake.
1) Your "scientific data" comes from a company who would profit from their fish oil sales. It shows no reference to any scientific studies/results. Just because you google'd "fish oil" and "oil production" and found "scientific fact" from a fish oil selling company, does not make it fact.
Yes, I sort of agree with that statement Thomas Ahn made in the last page, with all due respect "Boss Man". I'd say the REAL problem around the acne.org forums as a whole is that almost many of the boards are there own "kingdom", with their own share of regular members, coupled with the fact that many of them also contain various home remedies provided by many members. There's just so many of these word-of-mouth remedies around these parts that it's a challenge on it's own to follow and take the time to read through all of them to decipher which are worth trying out or not. To quote someone I saw mention this concerning a topic like this, it's like "the blind are leading the blind". There definitely needs to be more communication between the various boards and their members. A lot of us here (like me I must admit) are already at our wits' end from dealing with our acne and are desperate enough to jump the gun and try anything that sounds remotely promising.
Despite my incoherent rant just now, I'm still giving the fish oil a shot, considering I haven't been taking too good care of my body or diet to begin with. I still don't have an idea how many pills a day I should be taking, considering as I've mentioned I don't eat as much as I'd like to during a regular day. Probably 3-4 times a day, with all of these meals spread out pretty far. Did I mention I have an awesomely fast metabolism, which is why I've been skinny/lanky all of my life??? Are 6 pills/day safe to take??? I figure as much that this isn't B5, where megadoses aren't as dangerous to take.
And lastly, should I be storing my bottle of fish oil inside the fridge (as mentioned in GNC's web page for my bottle) or am I fine storing it outside, on top of my fridge??? And for those of you who know more about how fridges work, are certain compartments inside a fridge warmer/coooler as they say??? My fridge is at full blast cold, yet bread and orange juice still manage to spoil inside of it when left for too long.
Scientific fact? Where's the scientific data? When I asked if why your topic name changed, you said that your oil had not, in fact, decreased, but the quality of oil was much better for your skin. Now you are claiming that there is "scientific data" that oil production will be decreased as a result of fish oil intake.1) Your "scientific data" comes from a company who would profit from their fish oil sales. It shows no reference to any scientific studies/results. Just because you google'd "fish oil" and "oil production" and found "scientific fact" from a fish oil selling company, does not make it fact.
I've already explained it to you twice, but I'll tell you again. you can't really tell what happens when it's happening. But you could feel it be much lighter. I assumed it was a decrease in oil, based on how I felt. Since the oil produced never just sat on my face, it felt like it was nourishing my skin, so I thought otherwise. But based on the results from my blotting sheet, I produced the same amount. So I kept on noting what I felt (decrease in oil) for better or worse, and then concluded that it was more so what I really saw (approximately the same amount). But even with the same amount, it was much better but the acne itself improved since it's much lighter, nor does it clog as much, and as often, and much much less in size. And it's only been a month and a half so I'm extremely confident that it is the reason.
As for your answer:
Now you are claiming that there is "scientific data" that oil production will be decreased as a result of fish oil intake.
You mistake what I had written:
We, as acne sufferes, have an issue.. not with excess oil itself only, but the type of oil our body produces is irregular. Also, the way our cells behave, they don't exfoliate from our cells effectively, and omega 3's help the process so it naturally works with your body's natural genetic composition so that you won't get acne, no matter how much oil you produce. And gladly, it also regulates it to normal, healthy quantities.
I am claiming, that omega 3's help the functioning of your skin so that you won't get acne no matter the quantity of your oil production. Because, as I said, the problem with acne sufferers is improper functioning and skin issues. Oil should not clog your face, no matter how much you produce. Omega 3 aids in the healthy development and regulation of bodily functions so that these problems, much like the other 50 problems, do not happen. Acne is a problem where the skin does not work properly, we need to improve the functioning. They are part of your regimen because it is essential.
You yourself agree that it improves the texture and appearence, so then you go on to say it's not the answer to acne: which is a direct skin issue. So your implications say that Omega 3's help skin appearence, yet they don't improve skin issues such as acne?
A diet high in one type of fat (omega-3) helps prevent acne by inhibiting the clumping of cells in hair follicles, which can plug up the follicle and lead to acne.http://h2obeta.law.harvard.edu/ipl/124203
Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases. Among this list of chronic diseases are heart disease, stroke, arthritis, skin disorders, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, breast, colon and prostate cancer, and depression as these "essential fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be particularly important for cognitive and behavioral function."
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/...ttyAcidscs.html
Helps keep skin young looking.
Helps with synthesis of good eicosanoids, that in turn help produce keratin for the hair and nails and elastin and collagen for the skin.[1291]
Reduces dry skin and flaking. Reducing wheat cereal consumption may also reduce joint pain.
The greater the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, the greater the likelihood of overproducing bad eicosanoids[1292] The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids should be no higher than 4:1.
http://home.utah.edu/~rfs4/jkm21.htm
Fish, especially oily fish that live in cold ocean waters: salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna, sardines, and herring, are excellent sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acid, which are very protective to our health. The oils from fish have a therapeutic role in chronic diseases such as Chrons Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, Diabetes, Eczema, Lupus, Migraines, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Psoriasis.
http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:Y6SOv...lient=firefox-a
These fats may help
decrease hypertension, reduce elevated cholester-
ol and triglycerides, prevent atherosclerotic plaque
formation, and improve skin conditions such as
eczema and psoriasis.
http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:T1BFH...lient=firefox-a
So they help with skin conditions, skin quality, and irregularities, yet don't help in alleviating acne? Sure thing.
And you know what, you're right, I don't have any data showing quantity in sebum production and omega 3, but there has been enough data posted in this thread showing how it helps in the regulation of many things dealing with your body and skin. So it may have been a stretch that it regulates oil production in quantity, but it's not a bad one. If you want an apology,
I'm sorry for that.
It's my mistake to have said it reduces oil production anywhere in this thread.
Perhaps it does regulate it, maybe it doesn't, but in the big picture it won't matter if has helped so much with acne. I'm just fixing the fact that you said that it is not the answer to acne.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
because I strongly disagree. I'm glad it doesn't stop oil production completely either, oil is a great thing when your body works fine. And yes, it will help with acne. Sorry. Omega 3 may not be the only thing you need, but omitting it would be a shame, since it helps acne sufferers immensely through better functioning of the skin and body.
It's about the big picture, it helps immensly for acne suffers.
Since our views are different and you don't believe it helps in alleviating acne, even though it helps the skin directly, here's a simple solution:
Don't take it. You may believe what you wish.
What I've learned from following this thread from Post 1:There is no doubting fish oil's many benefits.
It has been found to help with brain function, high cholesterol, depression, etc.
And according to the many reviews on this thread, it will help with the overall appearance of your skin.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
I'm not trying to target xxndnromeoxx, but there are somethings that new readers/older readers, alike, should know about this thread. This thread started off with the name "Fish oil has stopped my oil production". xxndromeoxx made claim that oil production could be reduced with fish oil. Shortly after, it was changed to "Fish oil has stopped my acne". During this time, xxndnromeoxx corrected himself and reported that the oil production not reduced, but the same. However, he did ensure us that he no longer had acne on his face, just his back. And now the title has been changed to "Fish Oil Capsules". xxndnromeoxx's latest report is "I am almost at end of week 5, and I still have an active, and blemishes...".
I understand that xxndnromeoxx put a lot of time and effort into researching fish oil, and I want to thank you for that. However, he does have a tendency to create hype for products/regimens w/o taking enough time to test them. And this hype leads a lot of misplaced hope and mis-spent money.
With that all said, although fish oil MAY help with overall skin texture, unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne.
Im not here to jump on you. I've quoted this because its mainly what I want to address. I don't know if fish oil will cure anybody or if it'll be good for you, or the other guy. However, I am a proponent of megadosing on fish oil(I believe I am the guy running the highest doses at the moment). Am I cured from acne? No, not at all. Right now I have one active on my right cheek and one on the left. But for a guy that experienced severe cystic acne this is fucking heaven. At some point I walked into 3 different derm offices and the first thing they said was "Hi, have you considered acutane." heh.
Also I still hold that my oil production has been reduced significantly. I was one of the greasiest mofos on the planet and now oil is never a bother anymore.
I don't know about any claims made on this thread or scientifc data. I didn't start searching for scientific data until i realize that either fish oil or resveratrol(both taken for performance purposes) were having amazing effects on my condition.
All in all best of luck to all of you.
What I've learned from following this thread from Post 1:There is no doubting fish oil's many benefits.
It has been found to help with brain function, high cholesterol, depression, etc.
And according to the many reviews on this thread, it will help with the overall appearance of your skin.
BUT, fish oil will not cure your acne or stop oil production.
I'm not trying to target xxndnromeoxx, but there are somethings that new readers/older readers, alike, should know about this thread. This thread started off with the name "Fish oil has stopped my oil production". xxndromeoxx made claim that oil production could be reduced with fish oil. Shortly after, it was changed to "Fish oil has stopped my acne". During this time, xxndnromeoxx corrected himself and reported that the oil production not reduced, but the same. However, he did ensure us that he no longer had acne on his face, just his back. And now the title has been changed to "Fish Oil Capsules". xxndnromeoxx's latest report is "I am almost at end of week 5, and I still have an active, and blemishes...".
I understand that xxndnromeoxx put a lot of time and effort into researching fish oil, and I want to thank you for that. However, he does have a tendency to create hype for products/regimens w/o taking enough time to test them. And this hype leads a lot of misplaced hope and mis-spent money.
With that all said, although fish oil MAY help with overall skin texture, unfortunately, for all of us people with oily skin, it is not the answer to oily skin or acne.
Im not here to jump on you. I've quoted this because its mainly what I want to address. I don't know if fish oil will cure anybody or if it'll be good for you, or the other guy. However, I am a proponent of megadosing on fish oil(I believe I am the guy running the highest doses at the moment). Am I cured from acne? No, not at all. Right now I have one active on my right cheek and one on the left. But for a guy that experienced severe cystic acne this is fucking heaven. At some point I walked into 3 different derm offices and the first thing they said was "Hi, have you considered acutane." heh.
Also I still hold that my oil production has been reduced significantly. I was one of the greasiest mofos on the planet and now oil is never a bother anymore.
I don't know about any claims made on this thread or scientifc data. I didn't start searching for scientific data until i realize that either fish oil or resveratrol(both taken for performance purposes) were having amazing effects on my condition.
All in all best of luck to all of you.
BBer,
Dont forget to tell people you are also taking resveratrol as well!!
This stuff is also very powerful and has benefits for acne, cancer and any inflammatory skin disease.
Ive been on fish oil for about 5 weeks now.
I just got some reveratrol and im taking 200MG a day, as well as 1200mg of curcumin and 15 fish oil pills a day. Also using Tretinoin every two or three days now. My condition is under good control with the majority of the time being very clear except for my back which i dont use any topicals on. We will see how the next month will be with my new supplements and my elimination of wheat from my diet.
i dont know if its a placebo effect but after a week of taking 2 pills/day my oil feels less sticky. im taking this with zinc and green tea extract. i havent gotten any new pimples since ive started but it could be a fluke... sooo ill have my fingers crossed and hope this is the answer to my problema
Sorry to sound like a broken record (it's not my intention really), but can someone answer my questions???:
.......I'm still giving the fish oil a shot, considering I haven't been taking too good care of my body or diet to begin with. I still don't have an idea how many pills a day I should be taking, considering and as I've mentioned before, I don't eat as much as I'd like to during a regular day. Probably 3-4 times a day, with all of these meals spread out pretty far. Did I mention I have an awesomely fast metabolism, which is why I've been skinny/lanky all of my life??? Are 6 pills of (1000mg, 300mg Omega-3) fish oil/day safe to take??? I figure as much that this isn't B5, where megadoses aren't as dangerous to take.