Does fish oil really help recovery?

[Nathan-PA]

I’ve read in places that taking 3 fish oil pills per day helps in the recovery and symptoms in the accidental ingestion of gluten. The coating of the oil gives the intestines a “cushion” for healing. Has anyone had any experiences to help verify whether this is true? 

[Awol cast iron stomach]

Hello. I have tried taking cod liver oil and barleans (non fish based) products over the years. I preferred cod specifically over fish oil.

From my experience I found them to be helpful from an overall anti inflammatory stand point, not specific remedy to a cc incident. Although certainly gi inflammation is a part of gluten cc. Years back I actually worked in that industry so I used cod liver oil more often as it was available to me more often, and/or I was able to get discounts.

I try very hard to avoid cc. I don't eat out etc. I likely deal with other issues than NCGS. I find accupuncture and probiotics helpful too. I watch my b vitamins, vitamin D, and magnesium levels as well after a cc exposure. 

Avoid the exposure as best you can.

Good luck

[Scott Adams]

I think you would be better off using AN-PEP enzymes like GliadinX, an sponsor here, which has been shown to break down gluten in the stomach, to deal with possible contamination concerns. Fish oil is still good for you so you might want to keep taking it, just not for that purpose.